Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Derby & Ilkeston
Wykes O'Donnell Williams has served individuals and small businesses in Derbyshire for over 30 years, offering expert legal guidance across family law, conveyancing, probate, and business services. Our team of seasoned solicitors, including partners with decades of experience, prioritises long-term client relationships and delivers clear, practical advice tailored to individual circumstances. With offices in Derby and Ilkeston, we combine local knowledge with nationwide expertise, offering flexible appointment options including home visits.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous professional standards while providing accessible, compassionate support during complex legal matters. Our services span divorce proceedings, property transactions, estate planning, and business legalities, ensuring comprehensive solutions for both personal and commercial needs.
Services
Family law
Conveyancing
Probate services
Wills drafting
Lasting powers
Business legal
Child matters
Property sales
Estate planning
Divorce cases
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience serving Derbyshire clients
- Our team includes solicitors with 40+ years' conveyancing expertise
- We offer home visits with experienced legal advisors
- Our partners specialise in niche areas like LPA registration
- We maintain Solicitors Regulation Authority accreditation
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Approachable and friendly
Professional advice
Excellent service
Helpful staff
Great support
Services
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our solicitors specialise in navigating complex family dynamics while prioritising clients' best interests. With decades of combined experience, we offer tailored solutions for separation agreements and court representation.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team handles residential property transactions with transparent pricing and dedicated support. Services include contract preparation, title investigations, and completion of legal formalities. We offer fixed fees for standard transactions with additional charges for leasehold or new build properties.
Probate Services
We assist executors with probate applications, asset distribution, and estate administration. Our hourly-rated services cover will validation, tax planning, and dispute resolution. We provide clear cost estimates based on estate complexity, with additional charges for property sales or international assets.
Wills Drafting
Our solicitors create legally sound wills to ensure your wishes are followed. Services include single wills, mirror wills for couples, and tax-efficient estate planning. We offer home visits within a 10-mile radius for client convenience.
Lasting Powers
We specialise in creating and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney for health and financial decisions. Our fixed-fee service includes document drafting, capacity assessments, and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian.
People
Kevin O'Donnell
Partner
With over 50 years' legal experience, Kevin specialises in family and care proceedings. He provides expert guidance on complex family law matters and criminal defence cases at our Derby office.
David Williams
Partner
David brings 40+ years' expertise in family law and local authority care proceedings. A Resolution member, he focuses on child welfare matters at our Ilkeston office.
James Newton
Partner
Specialising in conveyancing and probate, James handles property transactions and estate matters. He provides expert advice on wills and contested probate cases in Ilkeston.
John Sutcliffe
Consultant Solicitor
With 40 years' experience, John advises on complex wills, probate planning, and commercial property transactions. He supervises our conveyancing team in Derby.
Julie Buckland
Solicitor
Julie offers 35+ years' conveyancing expertise, specialising in residential property transactions. She provides clear legal guidance to Ilkeston clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, probate, wills, lasting powers of attorney, and small business legal services across Derby and Ilkeston.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we provide home visits within a 10-mile radius for will drafting, probate matters, and lasting powers of attorney arrangements.
What are your conveyancing fees?
Our conveyancing fees start at £875 (plus VAT) for standard residential transactions, with additional charges for leasehold or new build properties.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have 35-50 years' experience each, with specialists in family law, property transactions, and estate planning across two Derbyshire offices.
Can you handle contested probate cases?
Yes, our probate team handles contested estates, inheritance disputes, and complex tax planning with hourly rates from £220 (plus VAT).
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (ID 67404) for all our legal services.
