Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in East Midlands
Elliot Mather is a leading law firm based in the East Midlands, delivering high-quality legal services with a personal touch. With over six decades of combined experience across our team of 59 legally qualified specialists, we provide tailored solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. Our practice areas span family law, criminal defence, employment disputes, residential and commercial property transactions, and specialist child care services. Recognised by the Legal Aid Agency and The Law Society, our solicitors hold memberships on specialist panels including the Family Panel and Criminal Litigation Panel.We maintain professional indemnity insurance compliant with Solicitors Regulation Authority standards, ensuring client protection and trust. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our regional reputation built on consistent delivery of clear, affordable, and impeccable legal advice.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Employment Disputes
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Child Care Law
Wills & Probate
Dispute Resolution
Mediation Services
Corporate Legal Support
Highlights and features
- We operate six accessible offices across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
- Our team includes 59 legally qualified specialists with regional expertise
- We maintain SRA-compliant professional indemnity insurance for client protection
- Recognised by specialist panels including Family and Criminal Litigation Panels
- Established reputation built on 100% client recommendation-based growth
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Legal Aid Agency
- The Law Society
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and pre-nuptial agreements with sensitivity and legal precision. We provide clear guidance through complex emotional matters while prioritising client interests. Our mediators help resolve disputes amicably, reducing court involvement and associated costs.
Criminal Defence
We represent clients facing criminal charges at magistrates' and crown courts, including fraud, motoring offences, and serious criminal allegations. Our solicitors provide immediate police station representation and build robust defence strategies. We maintain strong relationships with leading barristers to ensure optimal case outcomes.
Residential Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team manages property purchases and sales with transparent pricing and regular progress updates. We handle lease extensions, equity transfers, and new build transactions. Dedicated conveyancing executives ensure smooth processes for first-time buyers and experienced property investors alike.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve commercial and personal disputes through negotiation, mediation, or court representation. Our expertise covers contract breaches, debt recovery, and property conflicts. We prioritise cost-effective solutions while maintaining readiness for complex litigation when required.
Wills & Probate
Our specialists create tailored wills, lasting powers of attorney, and probate solutions. We advise on inheritance tax planning and contested trust matters. The team handles complex estates involving property, business assets, and international holdings with professional discretion.
People
Jonathan Barber
Head of Wills, Probate and Elderly Client Services
Specialist in elderly client services with over 20 years' experience in estate planning and probate matters. Regularly handles complex inheritance disputes and lasting power of attorney arrangements.
Elizabeth Bilton
Head of Family / Mediation
Family law expert specialising in divorce proceedings and child custody arrangements. Accredited mediator with extensive experience resolving complex family disputes outside court.
Steve Brint
Head of Criminal Law
Leading criminal defence solicitor with expertise in serious crime representation. Regularly appears in crown court for fraud, violence, and motoring offence cases.
Hannah-Marie Davis
Child Care Solicitor
Specialist in child protection law with focus on care proceedings and local authority interventions. Provides expert representation for families navigating complex social services cases.
Andrew Yates
Head of Residential Conveyancing
Property transactions specialist managing high-volume residential sales and purchases. Leads conveyancing operations across multiple office locations with emphasis on timely completions.
Questions
What areas of law does Elliot Mather specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, employment disputes, residential and commercial property transactions, child care law, and business legal services.
How many office locations do you operate?
We have six accessible offices across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, including Chesterfield, Derby, Mansfield, and Nottingham.
What professional accreditations do you hold?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and hold memberships with the Legal Aid Agency and The Law Society's specialist panels.
What makes your legal services different?
Our combination of regional expertise, 59 qualified specialists, and commitment to personal service delivery distinguishes our practice.
