Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in East Midlands
Shacklocks is a distinguished law firm with over 150 years of dedicated service to clients across the East Midlands. Established in the mid-19th century, we have built a reputation for delivering expert legal and financial advisory services from our offices in Mansfield, Belper, and Allestree. Our firm combines deep-rooted local knowledge with modern technological capabilities to provide accessible, high-quality solutions for individuals and businesses. Holding Lexcel accreditation, we adhere to the highest standards of client care, case management, and risk control. Our multidisciplinary team, including professionals from legal, financial, and public sectors, ensures comprehensive expertise tailored to client needs.We prioritise transparency, offering fixed fees for probate services to provide certainty during challenging times. As regulated entities under the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority, we maintain rigorous professional and ethical standards. Our strategy focuses on empowering local communities and businesses, countering urban centralisation trends with real expertise and local presence. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we invest in secure IT infrastructure and staff development to deliver efficient, secure, and client-centric services.
Services
Conveyancing
Probate Services
Wills & Trusts
Family Law
Financial Advice
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of combined legal expertise in the East Midlands
- Lexcel-accredited practice management standards for client care
- Offer fixed fee probate services for cost certainty
- Multidisciplinary team with backgrounds in law, finance, and public sectors
- Secure IT infrastructure with centralised network access across offices
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Professional expertise
Transparent pricing
Compassionate support
Efficient service
Local knowledge
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with precision and efficiency. We provide clear guidance through the legal processes of buying, selling, or remortgaging properties. Clients benefit from our fixed fee structures and digital documentation systems that streamline the process while maintaining rigorous legal standards.
Probate Services
We offer comprehensive probate and estate administration services with compassionate support during difficult times. Our fixed fee options provide financial certainty while managing all legal requirements. Our team handles will validation, asset distribution, and tax considerations with professional care and expertise.
Wills & Trusts
Our specialists create tailored wills and trust arrangements to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are fulfilled. We provide clear advice on inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney. Our services combine legal expertise with sensitive, client-focused consultations.
Family Law
We handle family law matters including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements with professional expertise and empathy. Our resolution-accredited specialists prioritise amicable solutions while protecting client interests. We provide clear guidance through complex legal processes.
Financial Advice
As FCA-authorised advisors, we provide comprehensive financial planning services including investment management and retirement planning. Our services integrate with legal solutions to create holistic wealth management strategies. We maintain strict compliance standards while delivering personalised financial solutions.
People
Ben Stubbins
Solicitor
Ben Stubbins is a qualified solicitor specialising in family law and relationship breakdown cases. With extensive experience in dispute resolution, he provides practical legal advice while maintaining a client-focused approach to sensitive matters.
Cassandra Worton
Legal Specialist
Cassandra Worton specialises in probate, trusts, and estate administration with particular expertise in Court of Protection matters. She provides clear guidance on complex legal processes while maintaining compassionate client support throughout challenging times.
Marcella Kilbane
Family Law Solicitor
Marcella Kilbane is a resolution-accredited family law specialist with significant experience in child custody and domestic relationship matters. She combines legal expertise with empathetic support to achieve practical solutions for clients during difficult periods.
Questions
What legal services does Shacklocks offer?
We provide conveyancing, probate, wills and trusts, family law, and financial advisory services across the East Midlands region.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee options for probate services to ensure cost certainty during estate administration processes.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority for investment business.
How do you handle client concerns?
We have formal complaints procedures and participate in the Legal Ombudsman scheme for dispute resolution.
What security measures protect client data?
We maintain firewalled IT systems with secure network access across all offices to protect client information.
