Senior Associate
Lucy Pettitt is based in our Mapperley office and has amassed over 12 years of experience in all aspects of Conveyancing.

Lucy is a Chartered Legal Executive that assists clients on all matters related to Conveyancing and is committed to reducing the stress that comes with moving house.
Lucy is able to offer help and advice for clients on sales & purchase, leasehold and freehold, new build purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages, auction properties, buy to let and right to buy. She has particular expertise in the sales & purchase of the Government-launched “Help to Buy” scheme and help to buy ISAs.
Offering clients a truly dedicated, personal service with high levels of communication; she is committed to keeping clients up to date throughout the sales/purchase process and is always happy to answer any questions as they arise.
Lucy also prides herself on the relationship she has built with clients and other businesses, including local estate agents, landlords and developers. By taking the time to get to know her clients, her ethos is to help allay fears and get people moving as swiftly and efficiently as possible.
“Great patience and perseverance on our house sale and purchase which was very stressful and challenging for all, can’t thank Lucy enough for all her support and assistance.”Kathryn
“Lucy and Helen at Rothera Bray were absolutely fantastic with dealing with out sale and purchase of properties. It was a very difficult chain and a long process but Lucy was there throughout and was always on hand to help answer my questions and put my mind at ease, she was always patient and kind and got to me quickly every time. Would highly recommend to anyone and would use them again for any solicitor requirements in the future. Thankyou all so much. Cannot thank you enough for everything.”Jessica
“Acting as the Administrator of a deceased relative’s estate I found Rothera Bray handled the conveyance of the property efficiently with everything completed on time and in accordance with the fee quotations. I would certainly use again and recommend the Mapperley ‘team’ of Lucy Petit and Helen Jamson .”David Tyldesley
“Lucy and Helen provided excellent service. Any concerns and questions I had were dealt with promptly. Phone calls and emails were responded to and I was kept upto date at all times, sometimes up to several times a day. Every part of the sale of the house and the purchase of house was explained . I always felt I was in safe hands and at every stage I felt Lucy had my back.”Pauline Park
“I can only speak highly of my dealings with Lucy Pettitt at Rothera Sharp. All my questions were answered rapidly and fully. All the work was completed ahead of the required time and the completion of the convey was rapid and without stress. Many many thanks.”Angela Davies
“I feel that all my concerns were listened to and dealt with sympathetically and professionally at all times. Lucy's efficiency and clarity of knowledge inspired my confidence throughout the entire process, which has been highly stressful for me personally. Her tact was exemplary!”Gillian Bates
“We were very pleased with the conveyancing service. Everything was dealt with promptly and we were kept informed at all times. We had to deal with a particularly demanding buyer who wanted everything done at twice the normal speed. Lucy advised us well and facilitated a very swift sale. In doing so, she also ameliorated complications made by another firm and our commitments and liabilities are now sorted. We cannot recommend Lucy Pettitt and the firm more highly.”Carol Lawson
“The service provided by Lucy Pettitt was unfailingly knowledgeable, prompt and courteous. Her conduct of the totality of the conveyancing process inspired confidence at every stage that no stone would be left unturned.”Dr DM Levy
“I feel that all my concerns were listened to and dealt with sympathetically and professionally at all times. Lucy's efficiency and clarity of knowledge inspired my confidence throughout the entire process, which has been highly stressful for me personally. Her tact was exemplary!”Gillian Bates
“First class conveyance service., delivered professionally be Lucy Pettitt. Would recommend Lucy at Rothera Sharp and thanks to Jo Millward for her direction.”G. William Fish
“We were well looked after by everyone at Rothera Sharp. Any queries or concerns were dealt with promptly, and we were kept in the loop at every stage of our transaction. Lucy Pettitt was particularly helpful and attentive-thank you Lucy!”Sarah Pickering
“We were extremely satisfied with the friendly, yet professional service from Lucy. She made the process of moving into our first house smooth and stress free, and we couldn't recommend her enough!”Thomas Forster and Sarah Yapp

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