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Trusted Legal Services in Nottingham
Gladstone Solicitors has been providing legal expertise for over 45 years, serving clients in Arnold and Newark on Trent. Established through the 2009 merger of Roberts and Sale Solicitors with Ward and Griffiths Solicitors, the firm combines decades of experience with a commitment to accessible, client-focused legal solutions. Specialising in family law, conveyancing, probate, and wills, the team includes solicitors like Adrian Driver, with extensive courtroom experience, and Jeanette Ellis, a family law specialist and peer reviewer for the Legal Aid Agency. The firm prioritises transparency, offering fixed-fee structures for probate and conveyancing services while maintaining accreditation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.With two offices and remote consultation options via Teams or Zoom, Gladstone Solicitors ensures legal support remains both geographically and financially accessible. The firm's conveyancing team, led by Rebecca McGarry, holds specialist accreditations and provides tailored guidance for property transactions, while the probate department assists executors with estates of varying complexity. All services are delivered with a focus on cost-effectiveness, clear communication, and resolving legal matters with minimal stress for clients.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Probate Services
Wills Drafting
Estate Planning
Property Transactions
Divorce Cases
Child Contact
Legal Mediation
Court Representation
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of combined legal expertise across family law and conveyancing
- Our SRA-regulated team includes specialist mediators and CQS-accredited solicitors
- We offer transparent fixed-fee structures for probate and property transactions
- Our 24-hour emergency line provides urgent legal support when needed
- We combine local knowledge with modern service delivery through two Nottinghamshire offices
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, child contact arrangements, and domestic violence cases. We provide compassionate legal representation through mediation or court proceedings. Our solicitors have decades of combined experience in resolving complex family disputes while prioritising client welfare.
Residential Conveyancing
We manage property purchases and sales with CQS-accredited expertise. Our conveyancing team handles title investigations, contract exchanges, and completion processes. Fixed-fee structures start at 780 for freehold properties under 150,000 with transparent disbursement costs.
Probate Services
Our probate specialists assist executors with estate administration, including grant applications and asset distribution. Fixed fees from 750 apply for straightforward estates under the inheritance tax threshold, with hourly rates for complex cases.
Wills Drafting
We create legally sound wills with tax planning provisions. Single wills start at 240, with joint wills from 354. Our solicitors advise on executors, guardianship appointments, and inheritance tax mitigation strategies.
Legal Mediation
Our accredited mediators facilitate out-of-court settlements for family and property disputes. This cost-effective approach reduces conflict while maintaining legal compliance through our SRA-regulated framework.
People
Adrian Driver
Duty Solicitor
Qualified in 1995, Adrian has extensive courtroom experience in magistrates and crown courts. Specialises in criminal defence and high-profile cases, with a career spanning over 25 years in Nottinghamshire legal representation.
Jeanette Ellis
Solicitor and Director
Family law specialist with 30+ years' experience. Recognised legal aid peer reviewer, providing expert court representation and client advocacy since qualifying in 1990. Leads the firm's family law department.
Rebecca McGarry
Licensed Conveyancer
Head of conveyancing with 20+ years' experience. Fully qualified member of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers, managing property transactions with CQS-accredited expertise since joining in 2020.
Daniel Haslam
Probate Solicitor
Specialises in wills and probate matters since joining the firm in 2020. Provides expert estate administration guidance with particular focus on inheritance tax compliance and complex estate distributions.
Gemma Carrington
Wills Paralegal
Paralegal with 28 years' experience in wills and probate. Supports executors with estate administration, document preparation, and legal compliance matters under solicitor supervision.
Questions
What areas do Gladstone Solicitors cover?
We primarily serve clients in Arnold and Newark on Trent, with remote consultations available via Teams or Zoom for Nottinghamshire residents.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee structures for probate grants, will drafting, and residential conveyancing transactions.
Are your conveyancing fees transparent?
Our conveyancing costs start from £780 for freehold purchases up to £150,000, with all disbursements clearly itemised.
Can I get emergency legal assistance?
We operate a 24-hour emergency line for urgent legal matters requiring immediate attention.
What family law services do you provide?
We handle divorce proceedings, child contact arrangements, domestic violence cases, and financial settlements.
Are your probate services regulated?
Our probate department operates under Solicitors Regulation Authority regulation with specialist executor support.
