Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Derby
Established in 1986, Alexander & Co & Co is a respected law firm serving Derby, Loughborough, Alvaston, Spondon, Eastwood, and West Bridgford. Our practice focuses on delivering high-quality legal services across residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, family law, personal injury claims, and dispute resolution. Accredited by the Law Society's Lexcel, Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), and Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS), we prioritise client care through face-to-face consultations and transparent communication. With over 40 years of collective experience in conveyancing and specialist teams in probate, family law, and litigation, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to resolving legal matters efficiently.Our services include home visits for convenience, fixed-fee probate applications, and no-win-no-fee options for personal injury cases. We maintain rigorous quality standards through annual re-accreditation and mandatory staff training, ensuring clients receive tailored advice and professional representation across all civil legal matters.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills
Family law
Probate
Landlord and tenant
Power of attorney
Personal injury
Dispute resolution
Settlement agreements
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of collective experience in conveyancing.
- Our practice holds the Law Society's Lexcel accreditation for client service.
- We offer home visits for wills and probate consultations.
- Our probate team includes specialists with over 20 years' experience.
- We provide fixed-fee probate applications with transparent pricing.
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
- Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS)
What people say
Outstanding service
Prompt and proficient
Excellent client service
Knowledgeable staff
Transparent process
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial property transactions with over 40 years of collective experience. We specialise in leasehold transactions, Help to Buy schemes, and complex boundary disputes. Clients benefit from our Law Society-accredited service, fixed-fee options, and dedicated case managers who provide regular progress updates through preferred communication channels.
Wills
We create tailored wills to meet individual needs, including simple, mirror, and trust-based arrangements. Our WIQS-accredited solicitors advise on inheritance tax planning, guardianship appointments, and contested wills. Home visits are available for clients unable to attend our offices in Derby, Nottingham, and Loughborough.
Family law
Specialist family solicitor Manesha Ruparel handles divorce, separation, and child custody matters with Resolution code compliance. We prioritise amicable solutions while protecting client interests in financial settlements and domestic abuse cases. A free 30-minute consultation helps clients understand their options.
Probate
Led by Tim Dysterre-Clark with over 20 years' experience, our probate team manages estate administration including asset identification, tax returns, and beneficiary distributions. Fixed-fee and hourly rate options available, with transparent pricing from 950 for basic grants of probate.
Personal injury
Lubna Chaka handles road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and slip claims on a no-win-no-fee basis. We recover compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and future losses while navigating insurer negotiations to protect client interests.
People
Katie Basey
Partner and Solicitor
Supervises the conveyancing team with over 20 years' experience in residential and commercial property transactions, including leasehold and Help to Buy schemes.
Manesha Ruparel
Family Law Solicitor
Specialises in divorce, separation, and child custody matters with over 10 years' experience. Member of Resolution, advocating non-confrontational approaches to family disputes.
Lydia Potter
Litigation Specialist
Handles landlord-tenant disputes, will contests, and settlement agreements. Provides practical solutions for property disputes and employment grievance resolutions.
Lubna Chaka
Personal Injury Solicitor
Manages road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and slip claims with expertise in negotiating compensation for medical expenses and lost earnings.
Tim Dysterre-Clark
Probate Team Head
Leads probate administration with over 20 years' experience in estate management, tax returns, and complex beneficiary distributions across multiple jurisdictions.
Questions
What areas do your solicitors cover?
We operate from offices in Derby, Loughborough, Alvaston, Spondon, Eastwood, and West Bridgford, serving clients across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Do you offer home visits for legal services?
Yes, our wills, probate, and power of attorney teams provide home visits for clients unable to attend our offices.
What legal accreditations do you hold?
We maintain Law Society accreditations for Lexcel (client service), Conveyancing Quality Scheme, and Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme.
How much does contesting a will cost?
Costs vary depending on case complexity. We offer initial consultations to assess prospects and provide cost estimates for will disputes.
What's the typical probate process duration?
Obtaining a grant of probate takes 2-12 weeks, with full estate administration typically completed within 6-12 months depending on complexity.
Do you handle commercial landlord disputes?
Yes, our litigation team manages commercial landlord-tenant disputes including rent arrears, lease breaches, and eviction proceedings.
