Your Local Solicitors in Frodsham

If you need legal advice or representation, choosing a law firm with a high level of experience as well as a reputation for outstanding service will ensure that you have the best chance of securing the right outcome.

At Butcher & Barlow Solicitors in Frodsham, we offer services to both individuals and businesses. Our lawyers are experts in their areas of specialism and we are known for the support and guidance we provide.

If you ask us to represent you, we will take the time to understand what you want to achieve and identify the best course of action to accomplish this. Our Teams work together across different areas of expertise, where necessary, to provide a full support service.

If you would like to discuss your personal or business needs, we will be happy to hear from you.

Contact us at Butcher & Barlow

Butcher & Barlow LLP,

6 Church Street,

Frodsham,

Cheshire,

WA6 7EB

+44 (0)1928 733 871

enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 8:30am-5pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5pm
Thursday 8:30am-5pm
Friday 8:30am-5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Why work with Butcher & Barlow Solicitors in Frodsham?

We understand that contacting a Solicitor can be daunting, but our Team will listen, reassure and guide you through your matter, always making sure that you have the support you need. Understanding the options available to you and their implications is crucial when dealing with property transactions.

We will always make sure that you have sound and pragmatic advice and that we are available as needed to discuss any concerns and answer your questions.

We have years of experience assisting a wide range of clients and we know how to deal with even the most complex legal matter promptly and effectively.

Wherever possible, we deal with disputes out of court, aiming to resolve them quickly before a situation escalates. We have a proven track record of success in finding solutions to difficult problems and our Firm has built a reputation for efficiency, dealing with cases in the most streamlined way possible.

When providing personal services, we know that matters can be sensitive and you will find our Solicitors to be helpful and understanding. We will keep you up to date with the progress of your case and ensure that you have our full support throughout.

We have numerous top-level accreditations, including entries in leading legal directory, The Legal 500. We also hold accreditations from The Law Society and The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

For more information or to discuss your needs with one of our legal experts, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our Legal Services for Individuals

Family Law

Having the right guidance in family law is essential for establishing a solid foundation for your future, particularly regarding financial settlements and child arrangements.

Our Family Law Team provide a full range of services, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Civil partnership dissolution
• Financial settlements
• Child arrangement orders and other child law issues
• Prenuptial agreements
• Postnuptial agreements
• Injunctions following domestic abuse and protection from threats and harassment
• Care law and social services law

We have exceptional expertise in the family sector, with accreditations in both advanced family law and child law from The Law Society.

We also have membership of Resolution, the national family law group of solicitors committed to resolving issues with minimal conflict.

We will work with you to try and deal with matters out of court by way of negotiation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation wherever possible. This is generally a faster way of resolving issues than litigation as well as being more cost-effective. It can also prevent a relationship from deteriorating, which is particularly helpful for issues relating to children.

Residential Property Solicitors

If you are buying or selling a property, our Residential Property Solicitors in Frodsham can represent you, ensuring that it is in your best interests to proceed and then working to complete your transaction promptly.

We know that the conveyancing process can be stressful, and we always do all we can to make your move as easy as possible. Our experience means that we can deal with issues that arise promptly and effectively, avoiding delays wherever possible.

We offer a full range of residential property services, including:

• Sales
• Purchases, including leasehold purchase and newbuild purchase
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Auction properties
• Leasehold enfranchisement

We hold The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation in recognition of our expertise in providing advice and representation as well as for the high level of service we offer.

Wills & Probate

Our Wills, Trusts and Estates Team provide the advice and guidance necessary for you to pass on your estate in the way that you want. We can work with you to ensure that your estate is structured in the most tax efficient way possible and that your assets are protected for the next generation.

For those handling the estate of a loved one, we can provide practical and sensitive advice on the winding up of their affairs and related issues, such as the sale of property.

We know that this will be a very difficult time for you and our Probate Team is understanding and sensitive. By working with you and supporting you, we will do all we can to reduce the emotional burden.

Medical Negligence and Personal Injury

If you are suffering from injuries or harm caused by medical negligence or an accident that was not your fault, our Personal Injury Solicitors in Frodsham can represent you in making a claim for compensation.

You have a right to expect medical treatment of a professional standard, and where your care has not met this level and you have been injured as a result or your condition has worsened, you may be entitled to damages.

Our Team have extensive experience in securing substantial compensation payments for our clients. We will work with you to build a strong case, proving what has happened and establishing the level of injuries you have sustained.

We understand that bringing a legal case can seem daunting and we will provide you with the support and guidance you need.

Employment Law for Employees

If you are having legal issues in your employment, such as unfair treatment, our Employment Lawyers can advise you of your options for dealing with the situation.

An employment dispute can be upsetting as well as damaging to your career and reputation and we will take prompt action to protect your rights and work to end the difficulties without delay.

Our employment law services for employees include:

• Legal advice and guidance in employment disputes, including cases of unfair dismissal, breach of employment contract, bullying, harassment and discrimination
• Negotiating settlement agreements
• Representation at employment tribunals
• Reviewing employment contracts, advising on the terms and conditions and negotiating these on your behalf where necessary

Our Legal Services for Businesses

Commercial Law

Contracts underpin many of the activities of a business and it is crucial to ensure that any that you enter into are in your best interests and give you the protection you need. A well-drafted contract will ensure that everyone understands what is required of them and that the risk of misunderstandings and disputes is minimised.

Our Commercial Law Solicitors have extensive experience in drafting strong business contracts across a range of sectors. Our services include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including:
  • Agency and distribution contracts
  • IP and IT contracts
  • Outsourcing agreements
  • NDAs and confidentiality agreements
• Commercial dispute resolution

Commercial Property

Our commercial property team have many years of experience assisting businesses with a wide range of property matters.

Whether you are buying or selling commercial property or looking for advice on taking a lease of a property, we can assist you with commercially focused advice to help you protect the interests of your business.

We offer a full range of commercial property services, including:

• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Negotiating and drafting commercial leases
• The legal aspects of site assembly
• Commercial property development and redevelopment projects
• Dilapidations disputes
• Commercial property disputes

Agriculture

If you are involved in farming, running an agri-business or own rural land, you need an agricultural solicitor with genuine expertise in this complex area of law.

At Butcher & Barlow, our agriculture lawyers have many years of experience representing local farmers, business owners and landowners in all types of legal transactions.

We will work to protect your rights and ensure that the agreements you enter into are both robust and beneficial to you and your interests.

Our agricultural legal services include:

• Agricultural tenancy agreements and licensing agreements
• Farm sales and purchases
• Estate sales and purchases
• Structuring an agricultural business
• Commercial agreements
• Land promotion, options and overage agreements
• Covenants, easements and rights of way
• Legal advice for the equine industry
• Farming disputes
• Environmental law
• Sporting rights
• Advice on renewables

Corporate Law

As a business owner, you need a solid legal foundation for your enterprise to give you the stability you need and to reduce the risk of disputes arising.

Our Corporate Solicitors can work with you to identify the best structure for your organisation and the right terms and conditions for the documents that govern the way it is run.

We have expertise across a range of sectors and a deep understanding of the needs of a modern business.

Our corporate legal services include:

• Advice on the best business structure for your enterprise, such as a partnership, limited liability partnership or company
• Shareholder agreements
• Partnership agreements
• Franchising law for franchisors and franchisees
• Share sales and purchases
• Asset sales and purchases
• Asset finance and secured lending advice and representation
• Insolvency services
• Business succession planning

Employment Law for Employers

Employment law is constantly changing and it can be challenging for employers to keep up with the rules and regulations. Making mistakes or failing to follow the correct procedures can be costly.

We can work with you to ensure that you have comprehensive contracts and policies in place and that any disputes are handled quickly and efficiently before they degenerate.

Our Employment Law services for employers include:

• Drafting employment contracts
• Drafting employment policies and handbooks
• Advice on issues such as disciplinary matters and handling grievances
• Advice on managing redundancies
• Employment dispute resolution
• HR Support

Notarial

We have five accredited Notary Publics who offer a full range of notarial services dealing with documents needed for use overseas.

Our services include authenticating paperwork, certifying and witnessing documents, verifying that the necessary standards have been met and providing official confirmation in respect of transactions with an international element.

Charities

Our Charity Solicitors represent a variety of charitable organisations, providing expert legal advice and guidance in a sector with stringent rules. We deal with contractual issues, governance and compliance, as well as provide advice on safeguarding charity assets.

How to reach our solicitors in Frodsham

Reach us by car

Frodsham Moor Lane car park is a 3-minute walk from our office.

Reach us by bus

The TSB Bank bus stop is a 3-minute walk from our office.

Reach us by train

Frodsham train station is next to our office.

Plan your journey

You can plan your journey to our Frodsham office here.

Contact our Frodsham solicitors at Butcher & Barlow

At Butcher & Barlow, our Frodsham solicitors represent individuals, families and businesses in the town as well as the wider Cheshire and Chester West area.

You can call us on 01928 733 871, email us at enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk, or fill in our online contact form.