Nelsons—residential conveyancing team

Midlands law firm Nelsons has launched a dedicated residential conveyancing team in Leicester—as it looks to build on the firm’s wider regional success and maximise on the county’s positive market outlook.

Heading the Leicestershire team is Russell Hurst (pictured, second left) who has more than 15 years’ experience in the residential conveyancing sector and who joins Nelsons as legal director.

Chris Huntingford (second right), partner and head of the residential conveyancing team at Nelsons, said that headed from its Derby office, the firm’s conveyancing department had nearly doubled its activity in the past two years—and that there was real opportunity for further growth.

He said: 'Following a few years of strong performance in Derby, we recognised a clear opportunity in Leicestershire and a market ripe for the personal service that Nelsons offers.

'Launching the first residential team in Leicester after nearly a decade is a very exciting move and proves that Nelsons is a firm that never stands still—even after 40 years in business.

'We are also predicting a real resettlement of the property market this year. While we don’t expect the boom of the last year to be matched, there will certainly be demand from home movers and investors which makes this the right time for our department to invest, be strong and remain competitive.'

Joining Russell is associate and solicitor Amy Tivey (left) and conveyancer Nishi Chavda (right) who both bring past conveyancing experience and have a particular passion for building close working relationships with their clients. Paralegal Akeeta Lakhani (centre) has moved to join the Leicester team from the Derby office.

Chris added: 'It was important to build the right team and have someone experienced at the helm. Russell was always someone I wanted to join us, having worked with him in a previous role and knowing first-hand his reputation and leadership skills. It is a real coup to have him leading the team, joined by Amy, Nishi and Akeeta as fresh and ambitious talent that is already delivering results for clients in the county.'

Discussing his ambitions for the new team, Russell said: 'I’m delighted to be leading this new team in Leicester and taking on the exciting opportunity of replicating the success that the team has had in Derby. It’s great to be able to work with like-minded professionals in a firm that is proud to offer a service centered on tailored support and guidance for clients.

'We’re in a strong position for the traditionally busy spring period, working with a mix of homeowners, landlords and private investors.  With the range of services that Nelsons delivers, we can also provide additional help to clients needing support in areas such as divorce where there’s a matrimonial home or properties being put into trusts.'

Nelsons’ residential conveyancing department has the expertise to assists clients with a wide range of property issues from sales and purchases, as well as investments, joint ownership, right to buy, probate sales, and shorthold tenancies.  

Nelsons is a leading law firm in the East Midlands with offices in Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. The firm was recognised in The Times’ top 250 law firms 2022.