Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Loughborough and Leicester
Straw and Pearce has provided trusted legal advice to businesses, families, and individuals in the East Midlands for over a century. Established with a commitment to friendly, personal service, the firm has evolved into a modern legal practice while maintaining its tradition of client care. Our specialist teams in Loughborough and Leicester deliver high-quality legal solutions across a range of areas, including conveyancing, commercial litigation, family law, and criminal defence. Accredited by the Law Society's Lexcel scheme, we prioritise excellence in practice management and client service.Our local knowledge and partnerships with professionals such as estate agents and financial advisers ensure tailored support for clients. With a focus on pragmatic, commercially-minded advice, we aim to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting clients' interests. Our team includes experienced solicitors, partners, and legal executives dedicated to achieving results across both personal and business matters.
Services
Conveyancing
Commercial Litigation
Family Law
Wills and Probate
Criminal Defence
Notary Services
Professional Discipline
Motoring Offences
Financial Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience serving clients in the East Midlands.
- Our firm is accredited by the Law Society's Lexcel quality scheme.
- We combine local knowledge with partnerships across legal and financial sectors.
- Our teams in Loughborough and Leicester offer specialist expertise in multiple practice areas.
- We prioritise pragmatic, client-focused solutions for both personal and business matters.
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Conveyancing
Our dedicated conveyancing team handles residential property transactions with expertise and efficiency. We guide clients through freehold and leasehold purchases, sales, remortgages, and equity releases while maintaining clear communication and progress updates. Our local knowledge and partnerships with estate agents and surveyors ensure smooth processes for first-time buyers and experienced homeowners alike.
Commercial Litigation
We resolve business disputes through pragmatic, commercially-focused legal strategies. Our solicitors handle contract disagreements, debt recovery, insolvency issues, and partnership conflicts while prioritising cost-effective solutions. With experience in both negotiation and court representation, we protect clients' interests across sectors in Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands region.
Family Law
Our family law specialists provide compassionate yet clear advice on divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. We prioritise clients' emotional needs while delivering practical legal solutions. The team works closely with clients to achieve outcomes that protect families and minimise conflict through mediation or litigation when necessary.
Wills and Probate
We offer comprehensive wills, trusts, and probate services to manage estate planning and inheritance matters. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on creating legally sound wills, administering estates, and establishing trusts. We ensure clients' wishes are respected while complying with legal requirements for asset distribution and tax efficiency.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence team represents clients facing charges ranging from motoring offences to serious criminal allegations. We provide immediate support and strategic defence planning while maintaining client confidentiality. With experience in court proceedings and plea negotiations, we protect clients' rights and reputations across Leicestershire.
People
Mark Wardley
Director
Mark specialises in criminal law, motoring offences, and professional discipline cases. With extensive courtroom experience, he provides strategic defence strategies while maintaining client confidentiality. He is based in Loughborough and offers practical legal solutions.
Jennifer Ellis
Director
Jennifer focuses on family law matters including divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. She combines legal expertise with empathetic client support to achieve fair outcomes. Her practice is based in Loughborough.
Gemma Cole
Director
Gemma provides specialist family law advice covering relationship breakdowns and child custody issues. She prioritises amicable resolutions while preparing robust court cases when necessary. She works from the Loughborough office.
Julie Brown
Partner
Julie specialises in notary services, wills, and probate. She helps clients create legally secure estate plans and administers complex probate cases. Her practice combines technical expertise with clear client communication in Loughborough.
Debbie Hubbard
Partner
Debbie handles criminal defence and professional discipline cases with a focus on protecting clients' careers and reputations. She represents professionals facing regulatory challenges and provides immediate support for criminal allegations in Loughborough.
Questions
What areas do you cover for legal services?
We serve clients across Leicestershire, Loughborough, Leicester, and the wider East Midlands region for both personal and business legal matters.
Are your conveyancing services accredited?
Yes, our conveyancing department is accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, ensuring high standards in residential property transactions.
Do you offer legal services for families?
Yes, we provide comprehensive family law services including divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements with empathetic, solution-focused legal support.
What criminal defence expertise do you have?
Our criminal defence team handles motoring offences, professional discipline cases, and serious criminal allegations with immediate, strategic legal representation across Leicestershire.
Can you assist with wills and probate matters?
Yes, our wills and probate specialists create legally secure estate plans and administer complex probate cases with clear guidance on inheritance and tax efficiency.
