Derby lawyers
If you need a Derby solicitor, you’ve come to the right place. Our friendly team can provide a range of legal services and legal advice, whether it’s for your business or personal needs.
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Derby city centre office
The Rothera Bray Solicitors’ Derby office is nestled in Amen Alley, in the Cathedral Quarter of Derby city centre. The building dates to 1734, when Cathedral Chambers was built as a private residence. It looks out onto Derby Cathedral, with a good view of the falcons living on the tower.
It was first used as solicitors’ office in the 1935, when JH Powell and Co moved in. In 2022, JH Powell merged with Rotheras, becoming Rothera Bray in 2023.
Contact our Derby office
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Ann-Marie Bowman
Partner & Chairwoman
Ann-Marie Bowman is Partner and Chairwoman of East Midlands-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors. Working from our Nottingham and Derby offices, Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in Family law, dealing with all aspects of children matters.
Joanne Millward
Partner & Head of Family Law
Joanne Millward is Head of Rothera Bray’s Family Law department and has over 30 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law in our Nottingham Lace Market, Derby, Beeston and Mapperley offices.
Richard Jackson
Partner
Richard is based at our Derby office and has over 25 years of experience dealing with all types of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate / Estate Administration.
David Kaplan
Partner
David Kaplan is a partner in our Corporate team and is based at our Derby city centre office. David has been advising businesses for nearly 30 years and is recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Individual.
David Tomlinson
Partner
David is a Partner at Rothera Bray Solicitors. He works from our Derby office and offers clients a wealth of expertise in commercial and commercial property matters.
Amelia Carruthers
Senior Associate Solicitor
Amelia Carruthers is a Senior Associate at Rothera Bray’s Derby office and is experienced in drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney, administering estates and providing tax advice and planning.
Claire Cooper
Senior Associate Solicitor
Claire Cooper is a Senior Associate in the Claimant Medical Negligence team. She has expertise in brain injury claims, birth injury to mother and baby, group actions, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of various conditions including cancer, cosmetic, dental, product liability, inquests, fatal claims and more.
She is based at our Derby and Nottingham offices.
Carly Harwood
Senior Associate Solicitor
Carly Harwood is a Senior Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Derby office.
Liz Mills
Senior Associate
Liz Mills is a Senior Associate in our Corporate team and is based at our Derby office. Liz is recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Associate.
Rachel Mills
Managing Associate
Rachel Mills is a Managing Associate in Rothera Bray’s Employment Law department and is based at our Derby office.
Lucy Walsh
Senior Associate Solicitor
Lucy Walsh is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Residential Conveyancing team and is based primarily at our Derby office.
Angie Thompson
Office Manager
Angie Thompson is the Office Manager at our Derby branch office and works closely with the management team to assist with the operational activity within the firm.
Amy Goodwin
Associate Solicitor
Amy Goodwin is an Associate in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate team and is based at our Derby office.
Gurpreet Singh
Associate
Gurpreet Singh is an Associate in Rothera Bray’s Child Care department and is based at our Derby office.
Gabriella Kent
Solicitor
Gabriella Kent is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices.
Ellie Robinson
Solicitor
Ellie Robinson is a Solicitor in the residential conveyancing department at Rothera Bray and is based at our Derby office.
Emily Sherwood
Solicitor
Emily Sherwood is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market Nottingham and Derby offices.
Liam Wicks
Solicitor
Liam Wicks is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Corporate & Commercial department and is based at our Derby office.
Libby Birt
Private Client Executive
Libby Birt is a Private Client Executive in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Derby office.
Will Trotter
Trainee Solicitor
Will Trotter is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property department and is based at our Derby office.
Skyler Broadhead
Senior Paralegal
Skyler Broadhead is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray Solicitors Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices.
Laura Runcak
Senior Paralegal
Laura Runcak is a Senior Paralegal in the Conveyancing department at Rothera Bray Derby.
Lisa Warren
Senior Paralegal
Lisa Warren is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate team and is based at our Derby office.
Beth Ault
Paralegal
Beth Ault is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Derby Office.
Hannah Lilley
Paralegal
Hannah Lilley is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Child Care team and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices. Hannah specialises in care proceedings and private children law matters.
Georgia Blackmore
Receptionist
Georgia is the receptionist at our Derby office and is the first point of contact for clients visiting our Amen Alley branch.
Kim Davidson
Receptionist
Kim is a receptionist at our Derby office and is a first point of contact for clients who visit our Amen Alley branch.