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Since 1824, Rothera Bray Solicitors have been offering their expertise to people and businesses needing legal advice across the East Midlands and beyond. As a full-service law firm, they have the depth of experience to be "with you all the way".

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About Us

Trusted legal advice in the East Midlands since 1824.

Rothera Bray traces its origins to 1824 and has advised people and businesses across the East Midlands for over 200 years. Today it is a full-service firm with offices in Nottingham, Leicester and Derby.

Individuals and families turn to us for conveyancing, wills, probate and trusts, family and children law, and claims for serious personal injury or medical negligence. Businesses rely on us for corporate and commercial advice, commercial property, employment law and dispute resolution.

Whatever brings you to us, our approach is built on relationships, openness and transparency. We give clear, honest advice on the law and the likely cost, and take the time to understand what matters to you and reach the best outcome.

We are recognised by The Legal 500 and rated 4.8 out of 5 across more than 1,300 client reviews.

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Offices

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Cathedral Chambers Amen Alley
Derby
DE1 3GT

Legal aid at this office

Family · 1 procurement area

  • City of Derby

Our Derby office is in Cathedral Chambers, nestled in Amen Alley in the city's Cathedral Quarter. The building dates to 1734, when it was built as a private residence, and looks out onto Derby Cathedral. It has been used as a solicitors' office since 1935, when JH Powell and Co moved in. JH Powell merged with Rotheras in 2022 and became Rothera Bray in 2023.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Rothera Bray LLP
4th Floor
Mercury Place
Leicester
LE1 1QG

Our Leicester office is at Mercury Place in the heart of the city, on the edge of Leicester's Cultural Quarter, in a building originally home to the Leicester Mercury newspaper. It is well served by public transport, with parking available on-street and in nearby public car parks. You can meet us here in person or arrange a remote meeting by video or telephone. We also have offices in Market Harborough and Loughborough.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday Closed

Accessibility

Wheelchair access
29 Rectory Place
Loughborough
LE11 1UW
51 High Street
Market Harborough
LE16 7AF

Legal aid at this office

Family · 1 procurement area

  • Leicestershire & Rutland

Located in the centre of Market Harborough on its high street, Rothera Bray Solicitors’ office has been the home expert legal advice for over 90 years. It’s thought that this Grade II listed building was occupied by a plumber in the 1790s and a surgeon in the 1830s before becoming a private residence in the late 1800s. In the 1930s the property was occupied by Douglas Solicitors, which later became Douglas Trasler & Lowe before the firm was acquired by Bray & Bray Solicitors in the 1980s. In

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Rothera Bray LLP (Incorporating Massers Limited)
9 Tudor Square
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 6BT

Our West Bridgford office is on Tudor Square on the high street. We’ve been serving the local community for over 40 years. The team originally consisted of the talented legal minds of Terence Judge, Victor Short and Desmond Husbands. In more recent times, the office has become well known in the local area for advising clients on conveyancing and wills and probate matters.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Rothera Bray LLP, Suite Q129 (A)
First Floor, the Quadrant
Nuart Road
Nottingham
NG9 2NH

Located in the centre of its bustling town, our Beeston branch has been serving the local community for over 70 years. The solicitors office here was first established in 1951, in a private residence on 109 High Road, Beeston. Then, in 1965, we transferred to an office building closer to the town centre. In 2023, we moved to the Quadrant on Nuart Road, close to Beeston Library and Broxtowe Council buildings.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday Closed

Accessibility

Wheelchair access Accessible parking Step-free access
2 Kayes Walk
The Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1PZ

Legal aid at this office

Family · 1 procurement area

  • Greater Nottingham

Our head office has been in the heart of Nottingham's historic Lace Market since 1989, at 2 Kayes Walk in a building that was formerly the factory of lace manufacturer Jacobys & Co. It sits opposite St Mary's Church, the largest medieval building in Nottingham. Over 80 staff are based here across the firm's personal and business legal services, continuing a presence in the city centre that dates back to 1824.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday Closed
956 Woodborough Road
Mapperley
Nottingham
NG3 5QS

Located on Woodborough Road, our Mapperley office has been offering legal advice to the local community since 1982. Established by residential conveyancing partner Martin Foulds, the office was originally based on Westdale Lane. In 1986, we moved to Mapperley’s busy high street. Over the years the firm grew to incorporate wills and probate and family law services. Rothera Bray Solicitors are well known in Mapperley and the local area and has established links with other local businesses.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday Closed

Services and Pricing

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Our services and pricing
Service Price
Freehold Purchase

Varies with the value and complexity of the property.

£900 – £3,000
+ VAT
Freehold Sale

Varies with the value and complexity of the property.

£900 – £3,000
+ VAT
Leasehold Purchase

Varies with the value and complexity of the property.

£1,300 – £3,000
+ VAT
Leasehold Sale

Varies with the value and complexity of the property.

£1,300 – £3,000
+ VAT
Remortgage

Varies with the type and complexity of the mortgage.

£595 – £795
+ VAT
Single Will

A single, straightforward will with no trusts.

£450
+ VAT
Mirror Wills

Mirror wills for a couple.

£780
+ VAT
Full Estate Administration

Average estimate for a straightforward estate; varies with complexity.

£4,800 – £9,600
+ VAT

These prices are a general guide and may vary with the complexity of your matter. They include VAT but do not include disbursements (third-party costs such as search fees, Land Registry fees and bank transfer fees) unless stated. The estate administration figure is an average estimate for a straightforward estate. We will give you a clear, tailored quote before any work begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conveyancing is where the legal title of a property is transferred from one person to another. In other words, it’s the legal side of buying or selling a house, flat, bungalow and so on.

Whilst you can do conveyancing yourself, you still have to pay for and get searches carried out and you have no cover if anything goes wrong. Also, if you are having a mortgage then most lenders insist a solicitor is used for the conveyancing.

On average the conveyancing process takes around 14-18 weeks. However, it can be much shorter or a lot longer depending on how long the chain is and how quickly the slowest link in the chain progresses. It can also take longer if there are other issues, for example if the survey reveals a problem with the property, issues with the property title or buyer’s mortgage, or a number of other factors.

If you own a freehold property, it means you own the building and the land it stands on outright. Most whole houses are sold this way.

Leasehold means you have a lease from the landlord (who is the freeholder), to use the home for a number of years. While leases can be short, most tend to be long and range anywhere from 90 or 120 years to 999 years.

Being in a chain means that you are linked with other people who are buying and selling properties because your sale or purchase is dependent on another transaction. For example, you might be buying a property but be relying on someone to purchase your existing home before you can finance the purchase of your new home.

A family law solicitor specialises in legal matters concerning family relationships. We handle issues such as divorce and separation, financial settlements and child arrangements. We also assist with child matters like care proceedings. Our role involves giving legal advice, representing our clients in court and drafting legal documents. We’ll also negotiate settlements to protect the interests and rights of our clients and their families.

Yes, family solicitors commonly handle divorce cases. Our aim is to achieve the best outcome for our clients during the dissolution of their marriage or civil partnership. We cover the entire separation or divorce process. This will include offering legal advice and negotiating settlements. We’ll represent our clients in court if necessary and ensure the fair division of assets and responsibilities.

To avoid going to court, couples can opt for alternative dispute resolution methods. Examples of these are mediation or negotiation through correspondence. These approaches encourage open communication, negotiation, and compromise. They can enable couples to reach mutually agreeable settlements regarding finances, property, and child arrangements. Through avoiding going to court, costs can be reduced for both parties.

Mediation is a voluntary process that aims at resolving family law disputes outside of court. An impartial mediator helps families come to mutual agreement or compromise. These agreements might involve finances, property, and child arrangements. Mediation promotes communication instead of stressful and costly court battles.

Legal aid is when public funds are used to pay for your legal costs. In general, legal aid isn’t available for family law matters, except in specific cases. To be eligible for legal aid, the case must involve serious domestic abuse or violence and could harm yourself or any child involved. You may also need to prove you cannot afford to pay for legal costs. In some cases, you may be entitled to legal aid regardless of your financial situation. Generally, this is for cases where there is immediate danger to yourself and/or any child. If you can’t afford it, means-tested mediation may be available too. Legal aid is a complicated area . We’re aware of that. If you have any doubts at all, contact our family lawyers. This is particularly important if you feel in danger of harm to yourself or your child.

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Need legal advice you can trust? Speak to our team in Nottingham, Leicestershire or Derby for a clear, no-nonsense conversation about your matter.

Legal Aid

Legal aid is publicly funded help with legal costs in England and Wales, run by the Legal Aid Agency. Firms hold a separate contract for each category of law they cover, and whether someone qualifies depends on their financial means and the type of case. Rothera Bray LLP appears in the agency's published data as a provider in the categories below.

Family law support where there is documented domestic abuse, plus care proceedings, child protection, forced marriage, and international child abduction.

Family legal aid covers domestic abuse, child protection (including care proceedings), forced marriage, female genital mutilation, and international child abduction. Routine divorce and child arrangements are generally not covered by legal aid since the 2013 LASPO reforms unless there is evidence of domestic abuse. Care proceedings are non-means-tested for parents; other family legal aid is means and merits tested.

Available at these offices: Derby, Market Harborough, Nottingham

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Regulatory and firm information
SRA Number
8000973
Authorisation Status
SRA-regulated firm
Organisation Type
Licensed body law practice (ABS)
Other Websites
http://www.rotherabray.co.uk
http://www.keepmeontheroad.co.uk

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