Our lawyers specialise in providing high quality legal advice and support

About Timms Solicitors

Established for over 130 years

Timms Solicitors have been established since 1892 and have over 130 years' experience providing advice and guidance for clients.

At Timms Solicitors, we have three Partners – Fiona Moffat, Dee Khunkhuna and Adrian Rose – who manage over 60 members of staff across four locations in Derby, Ashby, Swadlincote and Burton.

Our experience and knowledge allow us to provide a range of high quality specialist services.

Testimonials

What people say about us

I first used Timms in the 1960's they still have the same care and commitment as before, I was very satisfied. So sorry I can't suggest anything to help improve the service.

Adrian Rose was absolutely fantastic throughout my divorce proceedings. He made a very painful and difficult situation as easy as it could be. He was empathetic, highly professional, and incredibly efficient. I cannot recommend him or Timms highly enough.

I must thank Sophie Wildsmith in particular for all her help. She has handled the process in the most calm and professional manner throughout the sale process. Both she and Katie Holmes have made it all straightforward during all the stages right up to completion

Timms acted on my behalf for a personal injury claim and have been fantastic. Natasha and Haley have both dealt with my claim and have both been brilliant throughout. Really happy with the service, having used solicitors in the past this is by far the best experience I've had. I can't thank them enough for their hard work, thank you so much!

I would just like to say a huge thank you to Jessica Barnett for all her support through the process of my divorce. Jessica was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and very supportive. I would highly recommend Jessica and she is an asset to Timms

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff at Timms solicitors including Julie Stewart, Lisa Newbold and Emily Facer for handling the sale of my property, the service that they provide is excellent as I was kept informed at every stage of the sale, therefore I would highly recommend the team at Timms to anyone that is selling or buying a property.

Timms came recommended to me, and in turn I highly recommend them. I used them for the sale of my house. Their communication was clear, the team were available to answer questions, and importantly they moved swiftly during the process. I would not hesitate to work with their team again.

I have received outstanding support and personal attention from both Adrian Rose and the conveyancing team during a prolonged divorce, financial settlement and conveyancing process. At all times, I have been kept well informed and above all reassured that I am in safe hands. I could not have endured the process without them. A special mention must also go to Sharron Ganley and Morgan Dye for their excellent and prompt communications. Thank you Timms.

We received a professional, informed and personable service from Sara Hilliard whose advice was invaluable during the drafting of our Wills. It made, what could be a difficult process, smooth and straightforward. I highly recommend Sara.

Location

Our Locations

Timms Solicitors offer a comprehensive range of legal services including Family, Child Care and Divorce, Wills & Probate, Residential Conveyancing and Personal Injury, across four locations in the Midlands:

Ashby

Tel: 01530 564498

Fax: 01530 588089

Burton Upon Trent

Tel: 01283 561531

Fax: 01283 511332

Derby

Tel: 01332 364436

Fax: 01332 293510

Swadlincote

Tel: 01283 214231

Fax: 01283 222272

Knowledge

Our Expertise

Can I Get Divorced Without My Spouse’s Consent Under the No-Fault Divorce Rules?

By Isabelle Marchewka

10 minute read

Family, Care and Divorce

13 Oct - 2026

Find out if you can get divorced without your spouse’s consent, how no-fault divorce works and what happens if they refuse to cooperate.

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Childcare Solicitor Leonnie Watson at Timms Solicitors has passed the Law Society Children’s Law Accreditation.

By Timms Solicitors

3 minute read

Life Interest Trusts: What Are They and How Do They Work?

By Charlotte Day

18 minute read

Wills and Probate

09 Oct - 2026

What is a life interest trust and how does it work? Discover the benefits, risks and implications for your family home, inheritance and estate planning.

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Accreditations

Google Reviews

What our clients have shared about their recent experience

    
 
 
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   michael oyedeji 
 02/10/2026
 
 
  It's amazing using Timms Solicitors for our mortgage application process. Though the journey was a bit long however it's understandable as Lauren was kin about having to get the needful done despite some non responsiveness on the side of the seller. Her unflinching support and customers understanding really helped in the whole process. Thanks to Morgan as well for setting the stage and for her assistance all the way. Now we 've got the keys and happy with the whole process. Thank you guys - willing to work with you again .
  
 
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   Trevor Spence 
 28/09/2026
 
 
  Excellent service from our local Solicitors Timms.
We were informed and updated at every stage. We had a trouble free sale and purchase managed brilliantly.
  
 
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   Alan Jackson 
 26/09/2026
 
 
  Cannot fault the service I got from start to finish
  
 
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   Keith Bridgett 
 24/09/2026
 
 
  I had an accident at work in 2022 Timms Solicitors We’re kind enough to take on my case and carry out the work for me. They keep Me informed throughout the case can’t fault them would recommend them to anybody. They have managed to get me my award from my employers. Insurance company without any court carried out all my work and all my appointments to see specialist cannot fault them in anyway
  
 
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   steven gale 
 16/09/2026
 
 
  We were very pleased with Timms Sollicitors over the period of our house sale and would recommend them as a very competent business. Also, thanks to Julie Stewart, Lisa Newbold and Alex Duffin for their professional manner and empathy during this period.
  
 
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   J Melidoni 
 11/09/2026
 
 
  1st Class Service. Dealt with Paralegal Sam Reeves from start to finish of the sale of my Mother and Fathers House.
Sam kept us informed all the way through.
Thank you.
  
 
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   Patricia 
 11/09/2026
 
 
  Timms is the Solicitors with a human face! I have nothing but praise for them.
I have had occasion to use them for a number of reasons in the past two years and every member of staff I have dealt with has been professional, polite, pleasant and easy to deal with. Recently Sam Reeves has handled my property sale, which was fraught with hiccups along the way, but she handled it with top level professionalism and cheerfulness.
And the cost of their services is very competitive, which is always a plus! So all in all, I can highly recommend them.
  
 
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   Guy Melidoni 
 11/09/2026
 
 
  Sam reeves was a true professional start to finish and always had interest in hand .
Can’t thank enough for your first class service.
Regards
Guy and John Melidoni
  
 
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   Mohamed Wael Ahmed 
 09/09/2026
 
 
  We used Timms for conveyancing and we couldn't be happier. Rachel and Emma have been brilliant. The process was smooth and timely. We were kept up to date all the way.
  
 
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   Richard Topley 
 07/09/2026
 
 
  The team at Timms of Burton have been excellent in every way. From the initial contact and prompt quotation for the service required, through out the whole process Rachel and Emma answered every question either verbally or by email at the earliest opportunity negating the need to chase up on a previous communication. I would use this firm again and have no problem recommending their services.