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Contact our Solicitors in Newark

At Chattertons Solicitors, our law firm strives to provide clients across Newark, Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas with bespoke legal advice on all types of personal and business services

Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth
Management
1 Trentside Business Village, Farndon Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 4XB
Telephone: 01636 673731
Fax: 01636 640 631

Opening times: 9am-5:15pm Monday-Friday

DIRECTIONS TO OUR NEWARK OFFICE

Our solicitors in Newark-on-Trent can be found in the Trentside Business Village, just outside the town, near the Lord Ted pub/restaurant.

Arriving by car – There is parking on site, and you can reach us from the Farndon Road by taking the turning marked “The Farndon Unit”.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

If you are planning your visit to our Newark solicitors, you can plan your journey here.

ACCESSIBILITY

It is important to us that everyone is able to access our legal services in Newark, so we are committed to accommodating the accessibility requirements of our clients wherever possible.

If you have specific needs that we can assist with to help you access our services, please contact us, and we will be happy to discuss this with you.

OUR PERSONAL LEGAL AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN NEWARK INCLUDE:

CONVEYANCING

When buying or selling a residential property, you’ll want to find a cost-effective process, ensuring that the sale goes ahead swiftly and that no issues are found later that could cause you problems.

Chattertons has one of the largest and most experienced residential conveyancing teams in the area, meaning we have the skills you need to ensure that your residential property transactions are carried out reliably and efficiently.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors in Newark can help you with:

FAMILY LAW

We know how confusing and emotionally draining the end of a relationship can be and how important it is to ensure that your interests and those of your loved ones are protected. If the wrong approach is taken, divorce can be stressful, time consuming and expensive, which is why it’s vital to work with an expert lawyer.

Our highly experienced divorce solicitors in Newark take a sensitive and efficient approach to resolve the issues surrounding your divorce or separation. This includes the legal process of ending your relationship and related considerations, such as financial settlements and arrangements for children. We can help you find a fast, cost-effective solution that matches your needs.

Our family law solicitors in Newark can help you with:

WILLS, PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

It’s highly recommended that you plan how your estate will be divided after you are gone and how your loved ones will be provided for.

If you do not have a Will, there is no guarantee your wishes will be respected when you pass away, and you could be leaving your family and friends with a difficult probate process to arrange.

Our expert Wills and Estate Planning solicitors in Newark can help you create a legally sound Will and assist with all aspects of planning your estate, including creating trusts and inheritance tax planning.

Our Wills, estates and lifetime planning solicitors in Newark can help with:

COURT OF PROTECTION ADVICE

It can be an upsetting time when a loved one no longer has mental capacity to manage their own affairs. Where there is no Lasting Power of Attorney in place, you can apply to the Court of Protection to become a deputy to handle their health and finances.

Our solicitors have assisted many individuals to help take care of their vulnerable loved ones. We will advise on the steps of becoming an attorney, including the responsibilities, as well as assist with the application process.

Our Court of Protection solicitors in Newark can help with:

  • Compensation Protection Trusts
  • Court of Protection Deputyship
  • Statutory Wills
  • Applications to Sell Property
  • Disputes in the Court of Protection
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Probate & Administration of Estates
  • Trusts

EMPLOYMENT ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS

Many of us spend a considerable amount of our lives working, but where you suffer from an employment issue, whether concerning your colleagues or your employer, speaking to a professional is essential. 

Our team can advise you of your legal rights and the options available to you. We recognise the distress such a situation can bring and strive to guide clients through an amicable approach, using alternative dispute resolution where possible.

Our employment law solicitors in Newark can help you with:

ROAD TRAFFIC LAW AND MOTORING OFFENCES DEFENCE

Being accused of a motoring offence can be a daunting situation to be involved in. Acquiring legal advice at the earliest opportunity is essential to proving your innocence or helping to reduce potential sentencing.

Our solicitors have years of combined expertise assisting clients with all types of motoring offences and have a strong track record of helping clients to keep their licences. With us by your side, you can be confident in receiving sound advice and hands-on guidance.

Our motoring offences solicitors in Newark can help you with:

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

Suffering from an accident that wasn’t your fault can be extremely upsetting and has the potential to impact various aspects of your life, from your mental health to your ability to work.

Our solicitors can provide the best chance of securing fair compensation to assist with your injuries, including rehabilitation, covering financial lost from being unable to work, and more. Our team are compassionate and will deliver close personal support throughout.

Our personal injury lawyers in Newark can help you with:

  • Accidents at work claims
  • Accidents in public places claims
  • Asbestos claims
  • Back injury claims
  • Brain injury claims
  • Car accident claims
  • Cosmetic surgery claims
  • Criminal injury compensation claims
  • Defective product claims
  • Fatal accident claims
  • Holiday injury claims
  • Manual handling claims
  • Medical negligence claims
  • Slip, trip and fall claims
  • Spinal injury claims
  • Sports injury claims
  • Vibration white finger claims
  • Whiplash claims

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

When you need medical assistance from a professional, such as a surgeon, doctor, nurse, etc., you expect to receive outstanding assistance due to their qualifications, skill and experience. Should you unfortunately suffer from medical negligence, you could be eligible to make a claim.

Our solicitors approach all types of medical negligence claims with the utmost sensitivity, providing effective advice and support to guide you through the claims process.

Our medical negligence claims solicitors in Newark can help you with:

  • Mistakes during surgery or aftercare (both private and NHS treatment)
  • GP and Community Health (including misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis)
  • Birth and pregnancy-related claims, including fatalities
  • Avoidable fatalities (including representation at Inquests)
  • Accident and emergency treatment
  • Cancer misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or treatment
  • Cauda equina spinal injuries
  • Dental claims
  • Eye injuries (including laser surgery)
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Hospital infections
  • Product liability claims, including the side-effects of medicines

PERSONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Disputes can be disruptive to everyone involved. To reduce the likelihood of matters escalating, speaking to a solicitor at the earliest opportunity is crucial.

Our team have assisted with a wealth of disputes and helped secure outcomes that best suit our clients and their interests. With our experience and skill, you can rely on us to provide proficient advice and support throughout. 

Our personal dispute resolution solicitors in Newark can help you with:

  • Employee rights
  • Data protection and GDPR
  • Wills, probate and inheritance disputes
  • Debt problems and bankruptcy
  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Property and neighbour disputes
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Educational disputes
  • Town and country planning issues

NOTARY SERVICES

Should you require the use of a document abroad or overseas from the UK, these will need to be prepared, validated or certified by a Court of Faculties appointed notary.

At Chattertons Solicitors, we have substantial expertise in assisting clients with their notary needs. Our notaries have received the additional training, undergone background checks and hold a certificate of good behaviour. No matter your needs, we can provide the service needed.

Our notary publics in Newark can help you with validating personal documents, including:

  • Powers of attorney for use overseas
  • Sale and purchase agreements relating to overseas assets
  • Affidavits and similar documents for use in foreign court proceedings
  • Copies of passports and other documents of identification
  • Certifying degree and educational certificates for use abroad
  • Verification of documents relating to births, deaths and marriages
  • Verification of adoption papers
  • Statutory declarations and supporting documents for marrying abroad
  • Certified translations
  • Certificates of residency
  • Administration of oaths and declarations

CHATTERTONS LAWYERS FOR FORCES

We also offer a dedicated legal and wealth management service for current and former Armed Forces personnel through Chattertons - Lawyers For Forces LFF.

PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

We offer a comprehensive Wealth Management service for clients in Newark, Nottinghamshire and throughout the UK.

Our expert wealth managers can assist you in planning your personal finances, growing your wealth, and reducing your tax liabilities where possible.

Our personal wealth management experts in Newark can help you with:

OUR BUSINESS LEGAL AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN NEWARK INCLUDE:

AGRICULTURAL LAW ADVICE

Agricultural law is a complex area of law with considerable demand. A solicitor can provide the advice and guidance you need for a smooth operation,

At Chattertons, we will ensure you understand your agricultural law rights and have the best chance of success with our assistance. Our team have been assisting agricultural businesses for over 200 years in the East Midlands. With our clients, we strive to create long-term relationships, providing pragmatic advice and practical support to guide you through all agricultural law matters.

Our agricultural law solicitors in Newark can help you with:

CORPORATE LAW ADVICE

Running a business can be complicated, with plenty to consider to ensure success. Having the assistance of a solicitor is the best way to protect your interests and support your growth.

Our solicitors can assist both UK businesses and those overseas with all their corporate needs. We tailor our advice and support to each client and their business’s requirements, helping to achieve your goals. We have substantial knowledge of markets, trends, and pitfalls and implement these into our corporate service.

Our corporate lawyers in Newark can help you with:

  • Buyouts
  • Company takeovers
  • Corporate finance
  • Corporate insolvency
  • International Investment Agreements
  • Joint ventures
  • Mergers, acquisitions and disposals
  • Private equity and management
  • Restructuring

BANKING AND FINANCE LAW ADVICE

At Chattertons Solicitors, we regularly provide advice to various banks, their clients and international financial institutions connected to UK transactions. Our expertise and industry knowledge, including regulatory structure and rules, ensures seasoned advice and direction, helping your business to operate in the most cost-effective way possible and sidestepping problems where possible.

Our banking and finances solicitors in Newark can help you with:

  • Acquisition finance
  • Asset finance and leasing
  • Banking dispute resolution
  • Banking regulation and supervision
  • Banking investment
  • Capital markets
  • Corporate lending
  • Corporate restructuring and recovery
  • Directors’ disqualification defence
  • Derivatives
  • Insolvency (business and personal)
  • Project finance
  • Property finance
  • Structured finance and securitisation

CHARITY LAW ADVICE

The charity, voluntary and not-for-profit sector regularly sees legislation and regulation amendments. Appointing a solicitor can ensure you are aware of your legal rights and ensuring you are in full compliance with the relevant laws.

Our charity law solicitors in Newark have guided many clients over the years, ensuring that they are aware of their responsibilities and helping to better understand the industry.

Our charity law solicitors in Newark can help you with:

  • Charity formations
  • Charity governance
  • Commercial law advice
  • Working with other charities and organisations
  • Employment law
  • Property law
  • Charity mergers
  • Closing a charity
  • Dispute resolution

PUBLIC LAW ADVICE

Whether you are a local government, district council, parish council or another third sector organisation, our team can provide effective advice, ensuring you are obeying the law and acting rationally and fairly.

Our public law solicitors in Newark can help you with:

  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Employment law
  • Dispute resolution
  • Service contracts
  • Planning matters
  • Representing local authorities in connection with emergency injunctions to remove trespassers from local government owned/controlled property

EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE FOR EMPLOYERS

UK companies need to comply with both UK and EU employment regulations, meaning employers need to be on top of a lot of different rules to ensure they are treating their employees fairly under the law.

Our employment law solicitors in Newark regularly work with employers to make sure they can effectively manage their workforces in a way that matches their commercial interests.

Our employment law solicitors in Newark can help employers with:

FAMILY BUSINESS LEGAL ADVICE

It can be challenging to separate business and personal life in a family business. Appointing a solicitor to look after your business’s needs can be a solid investment, helping to ensure everything operates smoothly.

Our family business lawyers can provide proficient advice and clear guidance to help ensure your business runs smoothly, including structuring new ownership, protecting financial interests when exiting the business and more.

Our family business solicitors in Newark can help with:

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ADVICE

Your intellectual property is a valuable aspect of your business and a part of its identity, which is why intellectual property protection is so crucial.

Our Chatterton Solicitors can identify your intellectual property and assist you to put the proper legal protections in place, so no other businesses are able to steal your ideas.

Our intellectual property solicitors in Newark can help with:

  • Trademarks
  • Copyright
  • Design rights
  • Registered designs
  • Patents
  • Licence agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Intellectual property dispute resolution

LICENSING, REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ADVICE

Where businesses are carrying out certain activities, there are various legislations and regulations that they must comply with.

Our solicitors can ensure that you are aware of your business’s legal requirements and can provide advice and practical guidance to ensure you are correctly carrying them out.

Our licensing, regulatory and compliance solicitors in Newark can help you with:

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAW

Commercial property can often be a very good investment, but to protect that investment, you need to make sure you are complying with all of the relevant legislation. It is also essential to make sure that any commercial property transactions you are involved in proceed smoothly and cost-effectively.

Our commercial property solicitors in Newark work with property developers, business tenants, commercial landlords and a wide range of other enterprises to ensure their commercial property interests are protected and handled cost-effectively and efficiently.

Our commercial property solicitors in Newark have expertise in:

COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Business disputes can be disruptive for many reasons, having the potential to affect reputation, put businesses in financial difficulty and more. Seeking fast and effective advice from a specialist can help to reduce stress levels, save money, time, and the potential detrimental impact.

Whether you are experiencing a dispute with customers, suppliers, local authorities or other individuals and organisations, our expert Newark solicitors at Chattertons have the expertise to assist you. Where possible, our team can help you avoid court litigation, seeking amicable and tactical out-of-court approaches to commercial disputes.

Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors in Newark can help you with:

BUSINESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

At Chattertons Solicitors, our specialists can offer valuable corporate financial services to all types of business clients. We take the time to carefully understand your business goals and the potential implications, helping to acquire a suitable financial approach.

Our business wealth management experts in Newark can help you with:

LOCAL LEGAL RESOURCES FOR NEWARK

NOTTINGHAM COUNTY COURT AND FAMILY COURT

This local court is 15.3 miles from our Newark office and hears cases related to matters such as divorce, childcare arrangements, and financial remedies for separating couples.

View details for Nottingham County Court and Family Court.

CONTACT OUR SOLICITORS IN NEWARK

To discuss your personal or business legal and wealth management needs with our Newark solicitors, please get in touch using the contact details below.