Nockolds Solicitors

Nockolds is an established law firm with a history dating back to 1831, providing nearly two centuries of legal services to businesses and individuals. The firm has grown to meet the evolving needs of its clients, opening a London Liverpool Street office in 2013 and expanding into complementary services such as Nockolds Wealth, a financial planning company, and Nockolds HR, a consultancy supported by its employment law team. Nockolds Resolution also delivers alternative dispute resolution services, including mediation schemes in the optical care and veterinary sectors, alongside training and feedback in conflict resolution.

The firm advises a wide range of clients, from individuals and small to medium enterprises to large corporations, offering tailored and personal legal support. Its commercial property team is a trusted adviser to regional residential developers, handling high-value acquisitions and investment-related matters, while the dispute resolution team provides representation in contentious property issues and High Court commercial disputes. The firm’s corporate services cover mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, contractual matters, and intellectual property protection.

Nockolds’ employment team, led by managing partner Darren Hayward, acts for major PLCs and provides practical, commercially focused advice, including HR retainers, compliance checks, tribunal representation, and support in securing business contracts and tenders. The private client practice advises high-net-worth individuals, with cross-referrals from commercial clients illustrating the confidence placed in the firm. Additional services include legal and official translation, particularly through the Spanish law team, which is regularly instructed by European and Latin American embassies, consulates, and commercial clients in cross-border transactions and disputes.

The family law team is recognised for its contribution to developing collaborative and mediated approaches to divorce and family breakdown, offering clients a full range of resolution options, including international expertise. The personal injury and clinical negligence team represents claimants with sensitivity, particularly in clinical negligence, patient complaints, and regulatory matters.

Nockolds has received multiple awards, including Investors in People Gold, Best Companies 2020, recognition in the Sunday Times 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England 2019, and several SME Hertfordshire and SME National Awards, alongside the Customer Service Excellence Award.

Languages
Spanish
English

Staffing Figures
13 UK Partners
61 Other UK Fee Earners
7 Trainee Solicitors