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We have been asked to talk about women who inspire us for International Women’s Day and I thought this year I’d do something a little different…. I am not talking about someone famous or from my personal life. Instead I am telling you about why women I come across through my job inspire and amaze […]

We are proud to announce that Connor Ball-Wood, a newly-qualified Conveyancing Solicitor in our growing property team, has been shortlisted for the Derby and District Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year award. Connor Ball-Wood is a graduate of the University of Derby where he worked in the legal team before joining Timms in 2022 […]

Timms Solicitors, which has offices in Derby, Burton, Swadlincote and Ashby, have further expanded their Care team with the appointment of Childcare Solicitor Jessica Silvers. Jessica joins the Timms team with extensive experience in Care proceedings – representing children, parents and other family members. Her work also includes adoption matters, advising guardians and matters involving […]

Timms Solicitors have appointed Connor Ball-Wood as a Conveyancing Solicitor in its growing property team. Connor Ball-Wood joined Timms’ trainee solicitor programme in January 2022 and has had seats in the firm’s Family, Wills & Probate and Conveyancing teams across all offices in Derby, Burton, Swadlincote and Ashby. Timms’ Partner and the firm’s Training Principal, […]

  Leading law firm Timms Solicitors have presented cheques to two local charities following its annual childcare conference for fellow professionals which focused on the impact of family proceedings on siblings and how they are treated by the legal system. Timms is recognised as a leading Family Law firm with an experienced childcare team working […]

Timms Solicitors, with offices in Derby, Burton, Ashby and Swadlincote, have become one of the first independent law firms outside London to offer a new ‘one couple, one lawyer’ or ‘Resolution Together’ approach to divorce. Resolution Together is a new way of working that allows lawyers to work with and advise couples jointly, including providing […]

Timms Solicitors have appointed Deepa Jamal as a Commercial Solicitor in the firm’s growing Property department. Deepa studied Law & Psychology at De Montfort University and, after qualifying, has worked in Commercial Property in Derby for more than five years. Working across Timms offices in Derby, Ashby, Burton and Swadlincote, she specialises in all aspects […]

On Friday 10th November 2023, we held our 10th annual Care Conference on the subject of Siblings in Care Proceedings. Titled ‘Is Blood Thicker Than Water?’ we were delighted to welcome experts in their field; Daniel Monk, Professor of Law at Birkbeck, University of London, Dr Jacqueline Lynch, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Barrister David Payne from […]

Every day five people die on UK roads. Road Safety Week is Brake’s biggest road safety campaign. Every year, thousands of communities get involved to share important road safety messages, remember people affected by road death and injury, and raise funds to help Brake care for more road victims and campaign for safe roads for […]

Prestigious Lexcel Accreditation 2023 Awarded Again To Timms Solicitors…. Long-established Timms Solicitors, have achieved The Law Society’s prestigious Lexcel quality standard for the 16th consecutive year across the firm’s offices in Derby, Burton, Ashby and Swadlincote. All aspects of Timms’ work, including client care, compliance and practice management were scrutinised by specialist auditors who carry […]