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Nelissa Hicks

Partner
Nelissa Hicks

Nelissa is Partner at Rothera Bray with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. Nelissa has over 20 years’ experience as a Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts solicitor and is based at our Loughborough office. She is skilled in Inheritance Tax Planning and the Administration of Trusts and Estates.

Nelissa is an experienced private client solicitor and Partner at Rothera Bray. She is able to assist with the preparation of wills (with or without trusts) and lasting powers of attorney. She is also skilled in inheritance tax planning, often working alongside financial planners and accountants to come up with joint, creative solutions for mutual clients.

Nelissa has significant experience in the administration of trusts and estates and provides solutions in an efficient but empathetic manner.

Warm, approachable and efficient, Nelissa is also a full Accredited Member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, and a STEP Trust and Estate Practitioner.

  • Nelissa joined Flint Bishop in 2006 and was one of 5 promoted to Associate in 2011 when the firm introduced Associateships
  • In 2014 she went on to join Chesterton House Legal Services, a start-up law firm offering a joined-up approach with financial planning and accountancy services
  • Joined Knights in 2016 as a Senior Associate
  • In 2020 Nelissa joined Rothera Bray as a Senior Associate
  • Nelissa became a Partner at Rothera Bray in October 2022

Experience

Qualifications

  • Nelissa obtained her law degree at Nottingham University in 1999
  • Completed the legal practice course (LPC) at Nottingham Trent University in 2001
  • Gained Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) accreditation through the exam route 2011-2013
  • Obtained a distinction with the Advanced Certificate in the UK Tax for International Clients with STEP in 2015

Positions held

  • Partner

Memberships and accreditations

  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
  • Fully accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers
  • Member of Law Society Private Client Section – quality service as standard
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Nelissa Hicks Reviews

October 9, 2026
I wish to express my heartfelt thanks & appreciation to Nelissa & her team at Rothera Bray solicitors in helping us with our legal affairs following my wife’s diagnosis with cancer. Nelissa’s patience & empathy during this difficult time were exemplary giving us space & direction to develop our ideas. She explained legal concepts & ideas with great clarity & demonstrated considerable professional skill in creating sophisticated solutions to meet our needs. Nelissa went out of her way to meet us at our convenience when & where we wanted & was very efficient at turning around documentation.
- Sean
September 24, 2026
We have used Rothera Bray for several different will and probate matters over the last few years. Nelissa Hicks has been outstanding. Excellent communication at all stages. Prompt and efficient replies to all our numerous queries. She has also been very helpful on providing guidance to help us with our future plans. We would highly recommend the company and will not go anywhere else in the future. Thankyou Nelissa. 5 stars.
- Andrew Smith
September 22, 2026
Experts, friendly, understandable, great service! I went to the Loughborough office and saw Nelissa Hicks. She was clear, concise and helpful with my will...I would recommend her to anyone.
- Carole Ann
August 7, 2026
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nelissa at Rothera Bray in Loughborough. She has the ability to make complicated issues understandable, to enable you to consider options and reach a decision (we were completing our wills and updating a Deed of Trust). Additionally Nelissa is very thorough, approachable and efficient, producing our documents within days. Nelissa feels like ‘a safe pair of hands’ .
- Sandra Simpson
August 6, 2026
Isabella & Nelissa were both superb in their handling of the Estate of my late mother. They gave helpful advice with regular updates & quick responses to questions asked. They are without a doubt professional & proficient in what they do. I have no hesitation in recommending them & the firm of solicitors they represent, and will use them again in the future.
- Shaun Gathercole
July 29, 2026
My experience working with Rothera Bray and in particular Nelissa was outstanding. I felt very supportive at a very difficult time, they showed compassion and empathy throughout the process. They made me feel like I could ask any question without feeling stupid and provided clear guidance and communication.
- Sharon Dunstan
July 10, 2026
We were extremely satisfied with the service from Rothera Bray during the process of rewriting our Wills and Side letters. Our Wills are complex and our solicitor clarified the necessary changes and took the time needed to ensure we understood the legalities involved. The service was professional but friendly.
- Bob and Yvonne Bundick
May 6, 2026
Following the death of our mother, we sought advice, guidance, and help with the probate and potential inheritance tax processes... We were not disappointed. From start to finish, Nelissa Hicks and Rothera Bray solicitors have provided a super-professional and speedy service. We'd recommend anyone, regardless of position and requirements to your needs, engage with them at the earliest opportunity, as we will do so again in the future.
- Trevor F
April 9, 2026
Nelissa made the whole process of setting up our estate after we have gone so easy and dare I say, her style made the experience an enjoyable one for such a morbid topic. She has a brilliant way of explaining the complex in a very simple pictorial representation making it it easy to decide the next course of action for our family. Extremely efficient and diligent - she was a pleasure to work with.
- Arran
March 12, 2026
From the initial consultation to the final distribution, Nelissa Hicks handled my late mother's estate and associated Trust with immense care and professionalism. She made a daunting, complex process feel straightforward, explaining everything in simple terms. I was kept informed at every step, and their empathetic approach made a difficult time much easier. I would definitely recommend Rothera Bray Solicitors.
- Louise Mossop