We have 12 offices across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and North Staffordshire. Whether you know which office you need or only the type of help you are looking for, this page will help you find the right place. If you are still not sure, send us a general enquiry and we will make sure it reaches the right Team.

Call our head office on 0161 764 4062, email enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk, or use the directory and form on this page.

Find your nearest office

Choose your nearest office from the list at the top of the page to see its address, opening hours and direct phone number. Selecting an office takes you to its own page, where you will also find directions, parking and local transport information. Leigh Church Street and Tyldesley open at 9am, and Sutton Weaver and Stoke-on-Trent are appointment-only offices, so please call before visiting.

Not sure which office you need? Choose by service

If you would rather start with what you need than where we are, use this as your guide. Each link goes to the relevant service page, where you will find more details and the Team contacts for that area of law.

For individuals and families:

• Residential Property – buying, selling or remortgaging a home
• Family Law – divorce, separation, child arrangements and financial arrangements
• Wills, Trusts & Estates – planning ahead and administering estates
• Clinical Negligence – harm caused by mistakes or delays in medical treatment
• Personal Injury – accidents and injuries caused by others
• Contentious Probate – bringing and defending disputes over a Will or estate
• Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection – lifetime planning
• Employment Law for Employees – advice on problems at work
• Agriculture & Rural Affairs – agricultural services for individuals and families

For businesses and organisations:

• Corporate & Commercial – company structures, transactions and contracts
• Commercial Property – purchases, leases and development
• Commercial Dispute Resolution – contractual disputes, debt recovery and professional negligence
• Property Dispute Resolution – disputes involving commercial property and land
• Agriculture & Rural Affairs – farm transactions, tenancies and succession
• Employment Law & HR – support for employers and HR teams
• Notarial Services – documents for use overseas
• Charities – governance, compliance and property

Make a general enquiry

Not sure which office or Team you need? Send us an enquiry and we will make sure it reaches the right person.

Once you submit the form, your enquiry will be passed to the office and Team best placed to help, and we will contact you using the details you provide.

Why Butcher & Barlow?

Butcher & Barlow has a long history of helping individuals, families and businesses across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and North Staffordshire with their legal matters.

We have 12 offices and a Team of over 180 people. Whatever your matter involves, you will have access to specialist advice from people who know your local community, supported by the resources of a Firm with offices across the region. We will make sure your enquiry reaches the Team best placed to help.

Butcher & Barlow is recognised in The Legal 500, and our Agriculture & Rural Affairs and Commercial Property Teams are ranked Top Tier in the 2026 guide. Members of our Teams hold accreditations and memberships with professional bodies, including the Law Society and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Butcher and Barlow LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 508039). The Notaries Public working within the Firm are regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my nearest office?

Use the directory at the top of the page. We have offices across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and North Staffordshire. Specific directions, parking and local transport information can be found on each office page.

What are your opening hours?

Most offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Leigh Church Street and Tyldesley open at 9am. Sutton Weaver and Stoke-on-Trent operate on an appointment-only basis. Please call ahead before visiting either of those offices.

Is the first appointment free?

You will not be charged for making an initial enquiry. We will take some brief details and explain whether any charge applies to an appointment or initial advice. For most family law matters, our Family Law Team offers a free 30-minute initial assessment.

What if I do not know which office or Team I need?

Use the “Make a general enquiry” form above. Tell us briefly what your matter involves, and we will make sure your enquiry reaches the right Team.

Can I walk in without an appointment?

Yes, at most offices during opening hours. The exceptions are Sutton Weaver and Stoke-on-Trent, which are appointment-only, so please call ahead before visiting those locations. You will find the direct number for each office in the directory above.

Still not sure where to start?

Call our head office on 0161 764 4062, email enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk, or complete our general enquiry form and we will be in touch.