Richard Nelson
Richard has been a partner in Nicholson Portnell and its predecessor firm Portnell Ward & Rose since 1986, having trained with the former.
Having practised in Hexham for over 30 years, Richard has experience in almost all areas of general practice but now focuses on property and employment law.
Richard has been an accredited member of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme since its inception in 2011.
Richard’s Employment Law caseload is concentrated on non-contentious work, including:
- drafting contracts of employment
- negotiating and drafting compromise agreements
Away from work, Richard is a keen though untalented golfer, obsessive about quizzes, and a member of Hexham Rotary Club.
In the field of Property Law, Richard’s caseload encompasses:
- Residential Conveyancing (freehold and leasehold)
- Commercial Conveyancing
- Commercial Leases
- Miscellaneous matters, such as grants of rights of way
- Mortgages and remortgage work
- First registrations of unregistered land
- Deeds of Gift
- Asset Transfer
Client Testimonials
“The sale of my house went through smoothly – couldn’t have asked for anything more”
“Excellent service”
“Exceptional and detailed service, thoroughly explaining any problems and difficulties thereby keeping me informed and the process moving towards conclusion. Very polite and helpful staff”.
“Mr Richard Nelson is to be commended for the way in which he works. Very helpful, and always there if needed. Very thorough.”
“Used Nicholson Portnell for both probate and conveyancing. Both aspects were dealt with in a professional and efficient manner.”
“Information was always useful and easy to understand. Process was completed very quickly and efficiently very happy and satisfied with Richard’s work and help. Thank you very much.”