Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management is delighted to have once again increased the number of rankings we have in the Legal 500 UK, East Midlands.

These now include Commercial Litigation, Corporate & Commercial, Employment, Family, Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence and Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate.

In addition, we have gained a new entry for our Agriculture & Estates team and our Commercial Property team has increased their ranking to Tier 2.

Richard Ludlow, CEO said: “This is fantastic recognition for our teams, reflecting our continued growth and quality of work. We are immensely proud of what they have all achieved. Congratulations to all our teams and thank you to our clients who took the time to speak to the researchers.”

Here are some of the Legal 500 editorial commentaries and client testimonials:

Corporate & Commercial:

Often working in conjunction with the firm’s commercial property and employment teams, the ‘pragmatic and business-oriented’ practice at Chattertons is a key contact for agricultural businesses. ’Consummate professional’ Anna Horrell leads the team from Stamford and her caseload encompasses commercial contracts, corporate structuring, and restructuring, as well as M&A. In Lincoln, Stuart Newell advises on constitutional documents, joint ventures, as well as shareholders agreements, and is ‘a very thorough and detailed operator.’

Employment:

With in-depth expertise in contentious employment matters, Chattertons is led by Spalding-based Grant Shackleston. Shackleston's practice encompasses drafting contracts of employment, as well as injunction claims relating to breaches of post-termination restrictions and unlawful use of confidential information. In Newark, the ‘incredibly helpful’ Martin Cornforth is another key team member who is often engaged in discrimination issues and TUPE.

Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate:

With a ‘knowledgeable, friendly and efficient’ team, Chattertons leverages its offices throughout Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire to handle a range of large estates and trusts. Clients benefit from the firm’s in-house wealth management service and the Court of Protection expertise of several of its practitioners. Amanda Voakes leads the group, which also fields newly appointed head of trusts Anna Howat, Claire Clarke, and wills and inheritance tax specialist Alistair Thomson.

• ‘Chattertons are very knowledgeable in their field and provide clients with balanced advice and knowledge to a high standard - they are an approachable firm.’
• ‘Amanda Voakes heads a brilliant team. They are a pleasure to work with.’

Family Law:

Chattertons handles all aspects of private family law, including divorces and the related financial settlements, nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, arrangements for children including applications to the court, and injunctive procedures. Liz Graham leads the team, while Neil Denny is a key contact for financial remedy work.

Agriculture and Estates:

Often working in conjunction with the firm’s family, litigation, tax, and wealth management practices, Chattertons is praised for its ‘unique blend of strong expertise and technical knowledge.’ A key port of call for corporate and private landowners, Jonathan Blythe oversees the practice from Stamford and often handles property transactions and finance. In Lincolnshire, Katherine Bunting is lauded as ’approachable and a logical problem solver, with a wealth of experience in the field.’ Working out of Stamford, Anna Horrell handles commercial and corporate work for agricultural businesses, while Claire Clarke enjoys over a decade of experience in the administration of estates, succession planning, and will drafting. Michelle Cox is well-informed in applications under the Agricultural Holdings Act, farm business tenancy disputes, and succession matters. Jeevie Sandhu is experienced in the acquisition, disposal, and leasing of rural and agricultural property.