Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Nottingham Since 1893
Established in 1893, Ellis-Fermor & Negus is a well-respected East Midlands law practice with offices across the region. Our firm is built on over a century of experience, providing high-quality legal solutions tailored to individual clients, businesses, and charities. We prioritise treating every client as a unique case, combining legal expertise with a compassionate approach to address personal, commercial, and charitable needs. Our team includes specialists in commercial property, family law, wills and probate, and charity law, supported by a nationwide network for complex cases.We maintain authoritativeness through regulatory compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority and continuous engagement in community and professional development. Trustworthiness is demonstrated through transparent communication, fixed-fee options, and a proven track record of resolving disputes efficiently while safeguarding client interests.
Services
Commercial Property Law
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Charity Formation
Employment Law
Wills & Probate
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Advice
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Planning Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 130 years of legal expertise in East Midlands communities.
- Our team includes charity trustees with hands-on sector experience.
- We provide fixed-fee options for residential conveyancing and probate services.
- We maintain 24/7 accessibility for urgent client consultations.
- Our multi-office structure ensures local presence with national resources.
What people say
Exceptional service
First class experience
Professional and affectionate way
Services
Commercial Property Law
We specialise in commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, leases, and development projects. Our solicitors advise businesses of all sizes on property-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and contractual obligations. With expertise in both urban and rural property law, we provide tailored solutions for PLCs, SMEs, and individual entrepreneurs across the East Midlands.
Family Law
Our family law team handles divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. We adopt a sensitive approach to delicate matters while maintaining rigorous legal standards. Services include prenuptial agreements, civil partnership dissolutions, and collaborative law solutions, ensuring clients receive balanced advice that protects both emotional and financial interests during relationship transitions.
Residential Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions from initial offers to completion, specialising in new builds, remortgaging, and Help to Buy schemes. Our conveyancers provide clear guidance on legal processes, title registrations, and contract negotiations. Fixed-fee packages and digital document handling streamline the moving process for buyers and sellers across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Charity Formation
Our charity law specialists advise on optimal organisational structures, registration with the Charity Commission, and governance frameworks. We assist religious, community, and medical charities with constitutional drafting, trustee training, and compliance procedures. Ongoing support includes property transactions, employment contracts, and merger strategies tailored to voluntary sector requirements.
Wills & Probate
We create legally sound wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trust arrangements to manage inheritance matters. Our probate specialists handle estate administration, tax planning, and contentious probate disputes. With dedicated teams in Belper and Ripley, we offer home visits for vulnerable clients and urgent will-drafting services for critical circumstances.
People
Simon Hale
Director
Specialising in charity law and commercial property, Simon has over 25 years' experience in East Midlands legal practice. He serves as clerk to three regional charities and advises on complex property transactions.
Ben Bourne
Director
Charity governance expert with trustee board experience, Ben specialises in charity formation, employment law, and intellectual property matters. He provides strategic legal advice to religious and community organisations across Derbyshire.
Jackie Abbott
Solicitor
With 12 years in property law, Jackie focuses on charity property transactions, including unregistered land management and leasehold reform. She supports trustees with property portfolio maintenance and development projects.
Robert Meredith
Residential Property Solicitor
Robert handles residential conveyancing matters in Long Eaton, specialising in new build purchases and Help to Buy scheme transactions. He provides clear guidance on property ownership transfers and remortgaging processes.
Murray Macnab
Corporate Lawyer
Corporate law specialist Murray advises businesses on mergers, employment contracts, and commercial disputes. He combines legal expertise with practical business understanding to support company directors in strategic decision-making.
Questions
What areas do you cover for residential property transactions?
We handle conveyancing across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire, with clients from our Beeston, Long Eaton, and Belper offices.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for residential conveyancing, will drafting, and probate administration to ensure cost transparency.
Can you assist with charity governance issues?
Our specialist charity team offers governance advice, trustee training, and compliance support for religious and community organisations nationwide.
How quickly can I get legal advice?
We offer same-day consultations for urgent matters, with offices open Monday-Friday and emergency contact options available.
What family law services do you provide?
We handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and collaborative law solutions from our Ripley and Nottingham offices.
Are your commercial property solicitors qualified?
Our team includes solicitors specialising in commercial property law with over 130 combined years of experience in East Midlands business transactions.
