Jade Belcher
Associate Solicitor
Jade Belcher is an Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Expertise
- Commercial contract disputes
- Commercial and residential property disputes including rent arrears recovery and ToLATA claims
- Validity and enforcement of personal guarantees
- Civil fraud
- Defamation
- Consumer rights claims
- Retention of title claims
- Insolvency and winding up
- Shareholder and director disputes
- Debt recovery and enforcement
- Cross border litigation and issue and enforcement out of jurisdiction
Approach
Jade acts on behalf of individual and corporate clients in contentious matters with a particular specialism in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, guiding clients through the litigation process from pre-action through to trial.
Jade has been praised by her clients for her pragmatism and commerciality when dealing with disputes: she takes time to understand her clients’ needs and their desired outcomes in providing straight forward legal advice which weighs up risks and costs of each option.
Career Highlights
- From May 2017 to June 2021, Jade worked as a paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team at another law firm in the East Midlands
- From August 2021 to July 2024, Jade served as an Associate Solicitor at the same firm, successfully cross-qualifying from a legal executive to a solicitor during this period
- Jade joined Rothera Bray as an Associate Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team in August 2024
Experience
Experience
7 years
Qualifications
- Jade earned her LLB degree from Nottingham Trent University between 2011 and 2015, graduating with a 2:1 and a distinction in professional practice
- From 2016 to 2019, she completed the Cilex Graduate fast track diploma
- Between 2019 and 2022, Jade furthered her studies at Nottingham Trent University, completing both her LLM and LPC, achieving distinctions in both courses
Testimonials
“The team is knowledgeable and responsive, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Their expertise and strategic advice were crucial. Provided clear guidance every step of the way, ensuring we achieved the best possible result efficiently. I would highly recommend them for their deep legal knowledge, prompt communication, and client-focused approach.”Commercial Litigation client
“Our experience with Rothera Bray has been approachable, efficient, reliable and understanding. Communication has been excellent, providing correspondence to both parties in a professional manner. We would not hesitate in recommending Rothera Bray for any legal requirements. ”Commercial litigation client
“Had a difficult dispute resolution which required solicitor assistance, I was advised to contact Rothera Bray and dealt with Grant, however Grant had moved onto pastures new. Jade Belcher took over matters instantly and was very informative and up to speed with the matter providing guidance on what avenues I could potentially take as well as well has make contact with the debtor who eventually accepted liability and managed to obtain a payment plan out of the debtor. Thanks for all your help Jade”Rees
- Lace Market
- j.belcher@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0115 852 5837
Experience
Year Qualified
2021
Experience
7 years
Qualifications
- Jade earned her LLB degree from Nottingham Trent University between 2011 and 2015, graduating with a 2:1 and a distinction in professional practice
- From 2016 to 2019, she completed the Cilex Graduate fast track diploma
- Between 2019 and 2022, Jade furthered her studies at Nottingham Trent University, completing both her LLM and LPC, achieving distinctions in both courses
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