Unparalleled client commitment and attention to detail
BHW differs from other commercial law firms because it was set up in 2003 as a ‘clean sheet’ business. Since then it has grown from a staff of two to a staff of nearly eighty and that growth has been entirely organic.
Training, development and staff continuity are paramount to our success. Many of our Partners and Associates started at the firm as trainee solicitors.
We have always been located in Leicester and we are proud to have achieved our status as the largest independent commercial law firm in the region. A single city, nationally recognised firm.
“BHW’s mission has always been the same – to be the best commercial law firm in the East Midlands. We believe that our client commitment and relentless attention to detail are what set us apart. We have always believed that the key to our success is simple – looking after our clients better than anyone else. We are proud to act for every one of our clients and to play a part in their success.”
Nick Bridle, Founder & Managing Partner
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Our team
Our friendly team of solicitors develop long-term client relationships by providing clear, concise, and commercial advice.
Top-ranked commercial law firm
Legal 500
Corporate & Commercial — Tier 1
Ed Nurse – Leading Partner
Stephen McElhone – Leading Partner
Matt Worsnop – Leading Partner
Alex Clifton – Next Generation Partner
James Dent – Recommended Lawyer
Cameron Connolly – Leading Associate
Commercial Property — Tier 1
Beverley Merrell – Recommended Lawyer
Eleanor Rattay – Next Generation Partner
Kate Burlinson – Recommended Lawyer
Raj Hundal – Recommended Lawyer
Alison Harrod – Recommended Lawyer
Molly McLoughlin – Recommended Lawyer
Commercial Litigation – Tier 2
Paul Davis – Leading Partner
Farhaan Pathan – Leading Associate
Employment – Tier 4
Amanda Badley – Recommended Lawyer
Aimée Johns – Next Generation Partner
IT & Telecoms — Tier 3
Matt Worsnop – Recommended Lawyer
Chambers and Partners
Corporate & Commercial (Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses) — Band 1
Ed Nurse – Band 1
Stephen McElhone – Band 2
Matt Worsnop – Band 3
Alex Clifton – Band 3
Commercial Property (Real Estate) — Band 3
Beverley Merrell – Band 3
The following is a word-for-word extract from The Legal 500 guide:
“BHW Solicitors stands out for its ‘exemplary service’, ‘professionalism at all times’ and its ‘extremely thorough approach’.
Some of the clients we have helped
Providing support for charities in the East Midlands
BHW recognises its role within the local community and proud to support local charities, societies and events. Over the years we’ve raised tens of thousands of pounds for charities in Leicester.
Quality & Standards
At BHW, we pride ourselves on providing an exemplary service, as such our client satisfaction and retention profile are second to none.
BHW operates its own industry-leading client care and risk management systems which ensure our service levels are consistently high.
We successfully maintain the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in legal practice management. This rigorous annual audit assesses the firm’s adherence to high standards in areas such as client care, risk management, and business continuity. For our clients, this means they can trust that BHW operates efficiently, ethically, and with a strong focus on delivering quality service. The Lexcel accreditation provides clients with confidence that their legal matters are handled by a firm that meets nationally recognised benchmarks for excellence.
