“We`ve used Chattertons for the majority of our legal advice. They are professional, organized and well versed in our fields of work. The most important thing for me is that they are there when I need them. HR Solutions` strategic business partnership with Wilson Browne Solicitors provides clients with complementary expertise for all their legal requirements. Wilson Browne Solicitors is one of the largest law firms in the East Midlands with offices in Corby, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Leicester, Northampton and Wellingborough. The company employs more than 160 people. As a strong regional law firm with a wide range of expertise, we are able to offer comprehensive legal advice to companies and private clients. BUSINESS CONTEXT: Nearly 200 years old in various forms, the firm provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and individuals. Became a company with more than 160 employees and six offices. The company prides itself on its commitment to the community and its strong ties to business, education, the arts and sports. “Howes Percival is excellent at balancing legal details and commerciality.” Further information about the firm and our areas of expertise can be found on our website www.wilsonbrowne.co.uk COMPANY DESCRIPTION: We cover all areas of retail banking and commercial law and have offices in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, operating from Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Higham Ferrers, Wellingborough and Leicester.
There is a full range of legal solutions for individuals and businesses, transparent costs, legal expertise and excellent customer service. From the moment the world changed, thanks to the efforts of the ICT team, the company was able to continue (almost) normally, putting everyone up and running with remote work in a matter of days. Everything else flowed from there. The ability to provide the same high standards has allowed the firm to receive more Legal 500 applications than ever before – something the firm is proud of as the Legal 500 is a who`s who of the legal world. We have been the Northamptonshire Law Society Large Law Firm Of The Year on several occasions; nominated several times for the Law Society of the United Kingdom Excellence Awards and has received two “Highly Commended” awards; have a number of teams and lawyers in the Legal 500 (a who`s who of the legal world) and are regularly invited by the local media to provide insightful commentary on important legal issues. For a law firm with a bear as its mascot and a #SingingSolicitor, they undoubtedly break the mold when it comes to showing the human side of the legal world. There are no constipations or old-fashioned stereotypes about what a lawyer is – the firm is definitely made up of people with their own character. Everyone who works there knows that the company is much more than a person, a small management group, a team, and the company is very interested in making sure that no one is the center of attention.
We have several clients in the logistics sector (www.wilsonbrowne.co.uk/business/specialist-sectors/logistics/) ranging from warehousing, freight forwarding, postal services, multi-drop and courier services to affiliated companies such as shelves and warehouses or even tractors. Kevin Rogers is Chairman of Wilson Browne Solicitors and leads all commercial offerings in the areas of employment, corporate and commercial law, commercial real estate and commercial litigation. Many of the lawyers on each team are represented in the Legal 500, the “Who`s Who” of the legal profession. The company has gone from strength to strength in recent years and has received national awards. By advising local and national businesses of all sizes with fantastic customer feedback, each team first seeks the most commercial outcome and prides itself on offering practical advice in the “real world”. We forged this strategic alliance to ensure that our existing and new customers can get the most out of both offerings, delivered seamlessly, personally and hassle-free. Howes Percival LLP offers a full range of legal services related to commercial real estate matters. The “professional, efficient and profitable” team, which includes Stuart Burns in Leicester, advises on divestitures and acquisitions of investment funds, real estate financing, commercial and residential developments, landlord and tenant issues. Nicholas James, Head of the Leicester office, specialises in land acquisitions, collaborations and large investment transactions. Northampton-based Lucy Lord “provides timely, competent and pragmatic advice” with a focus on land acquisition, furnishing and land sales, including the sale of housing associations.
Clients feel the team “has an excellent balance between legal details and marketing transactions.” “Confidence in the quality of the advice provided by team members.” For individuals: wills and trusts, estates, nursing home expenses, medical negligence, transfer of ownership, private landlord services, family law, divorce and mediation, child custody law, labour law (including settlement agreements). Nelsons Solicitors Limited advises clients such as developers, SMEs, pension funds, investors and charities in all asset classes including retail, warehousing, industrial and student residence. The team regularly advises on strategic land developments and projects, including term financing transactions, forward sales and gilded brick investment purchases, as well as grant option agreements and landlord and tenant management issues. Nottingham-based Riaz Dudhia heads the commercial property department, while “very competent” James Coningsby leads the Leicester team. “We were very impressed with Wilkin Chapman, they did very well on a complicated system and made sure we got the results we needed in the time frame we wanted. The agreed fees were comparable to those of other companies, but even though the process took longer, there was no unreasonable request for additional fees. To find out more about the full range of services offered by our partner Wilson Browne Solicitors, please call HR Solutions on 0845 324 5840 or fill out the application form below and one of our team members will provide you with the appropriate presentation. In the space available, we can only scratch the surface of the company`s achievements, and it is important to look to the future. In this context, the company is looking forward to the Chamber`s annual awards ceremony, of which it will once again be the main sponsor. “Strong at all levels; partners who are highly practice-oriented but supported by knowledgeable team members; Seamless transition between and out of the various lockdowns over the past two years.
Kate Burlinson; Ian Sanders; Eleanor Rattay; The commercial real estate division of Raj Hundal Sills & Betteridge LLP advises on a variety of matters, such as property sales and purchases, leasehold sales, redemptions and variations, option agreements, share releases, secured loans, financing and refinancing. Malachy McGill, the Lincoln-based practice leader, has experience in a variety of commercial real estate matters, including landlord and tenant issues. Melissa Kirk joined the Lincoln office in January 2022. “The personalized service and quick responses set this company apart from others I`ve worked with. They are experienced and tech-savvy, but have a positive attitude and have fully explained all the risks and identified the opportunities so you can make the best decisions for the business. “Very polite and professional service. Accessible and clear explanations of services provided and costs. We are always keeping abreast of developments in the case and the instructions. They have been dealing with them for many years for various reasons and have full confidence in their responsibility to provide the best service. “Ika Castka at the Wilson Browne store in Kettering was exceptional. Extremely professional and absolutely reliable. Act fast and stay in touch with progress.
Very safe hands! Naomi is a seasoned marketer with a proven track record in a number of industries. She works closely with the BD & Marketing Director and Marketing Partner to ensure Wilson Browne Solicitors is the law firm of choice in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. As this is an Olympic year, the company is planning an event with former Olympians and (if all goes well) the Northamptonshire 5K racing series will take place again. Despite the restrictions, there will be motorcycle racing in one form or another, and the company continues its sponsorship of Abbz Thomas. A list is only established after a rigorous process of review and interview with clients who provide supporting information and testimonials. This year`s comprehensive research programme confirmed expertise in 9 areas, with no less than 15 lawyers recognised as leading lawyers in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2022 editorial. BHW lawyers in Leicester “always provide highly professional and efficient services” in relation to commercial real estate work. The focus is on transactions with logistics, warehouses and industrial properties, residential developments and pension-related real estate works.