Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Chesterfield
Elliot Mather LLP has established itself as a trusted legal partner, delivering high-quality, client-focused services across a comprehensive range of practice areas. With over five decades of combined experience among our leadership team and 59 legally qualified specialists, we provide tailored legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses throughout the East Midlands and beyond. Our approach prioritises clarity, affordability, and personal service, underpinned by our reputation for reliability and professionalism.Recognised by the Legal Aid Agency and The Law Society, we maintain membership in specialist panels including the Family Panel and Criminal Litigation Panel. As one of the largest law firms in the region, we combine local expertise with national standards, ensuring accessible, expert legal representation for all our clients.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Employment Law
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Law
Dispute Resolution
Wills and Probate
Child Care
Mediation
Corporate Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 59 legally qualified specialists
- Our team provides tailored legal solutions
- We are approved by the Legal Aid Agency
- We offer services across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
- Our firm is one of the biggest in the East Midlands
Associations and certifications
- Legal Aid Agency
- The Law Society
What people say
Expert legal guidance
Responsive communication
Successful case outcomes
Specialist knowledge
Professional service
Services
Criminal Law
Our Criminal Law department provides expert legal representation for individuals facing criminal charges. We specialise in court appeals, police station representation, and regulatory law compliance. With experienced solicitors and LLP members, we ensure robust defence strategies tailored to each case, maintaining client confidentiality and rights throughout the legal process.
Family Law
We offer comprehensive Family Law services including divorce proceedings, cohabitation agreements, and domestic violence cases. Our specialists provide sensitive, solution-focused support for child custody arrangements and pre-nuptial agreements. With dedicated mediation services across multiple offices, we prioritise amicable resolutions while protecting client interests in complex family matters.
Residential Conveyancing
Our Residential Conveyancing team handles property transactions with precision and care. Services include buying/selling properties, lease extensions, and equity transfers. With 14 conveyancing executives across six offices, we ensure smooth transactions through clear communication and local property market expertise, maintaining our reputation for reliability in property law matters.
Commercial Law
We provide strategic Commercial Law services for businesses of all sizes, covering corporate restructuring, commercial agreements, and property development. Our specialists offer practical legal solutions for mergers, franchise agreements, and business startups. With dedicated support for commercial property and corporate compliance, we help businesses navigate complex legal frameworks effectively.
Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution department handles civil and commercial conflicts with a focus on achieving practical outcomes. We specialise in debt recovery, contract disputes, and professional negligence claims. With experienced solicitors and mediation services available, we employ both litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting client interests.
People
Jonathan Barber
LLP Member and Head of Department
Specialising in Wills, Probate and Elderly Client Services with over 20 years' experience in estate planning and elderly care law.
Steve Brint
LLP Member
Criminal law specialist with extensive courtroom experience in magistrates' and crown courts across the East Midlands region.
Elizabeth Bilton
LLP Member
Family law expert focusing on mediation and dispute resolution, with particular expertise in complex child custody arrangements.
Andrew Yates
LLP Member
Residential property specialist overseeing conveyancing services with a focus on property development and lease extensions.
Hannah Fairweather
LLP Member
Head of Dispute Resolution with expertise in employment law and commercial conflict resolution across multiple jurisdictions.
Questions
What areas of law does Elliot Mather specialise in?
We specialise in criminal, family, employment, residential conveyancing, commercial, and dispute resolution law, with additional expertise in wills, probate, and child care cases.
Do you offer legal services outside Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire?
While our offices are located in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, we provide legal services to clients throughout the East Midlands and beyond.
What makes Elliot Mather different from other law firms?
We combine local expertise with national standards, offering tailored legal solutions through 59 qualified specialists across six offices in the region.
Are your legal services covered by legal aid?
We are approved by the Legal Aid Agency for eligible cases, with specialists in our criminal and family law departments qualified to provide legally aided services.
How do I make a complaint about your services?
We have a formal complaints procedure available on our website, ensuring all concerns are addressed promptly and professionally by our management team.
