Solicitors in Runcorn

Our Runcorn Team works with individuals, families and businesses from across Runcorn, Widnes and the wider Halton area, providing practical advice across a wide range of legal matters.

As a full-service Firm, you benefit from dealing with people who understand the local community, supported by the experience of specialist Teams from across the wider Firm.

We appreciate that seeking legal advice can feel daunting. We will explain your options clearly, avoid unnecessary jargon and keep you informed about the progress of your matter and what is likely to happen next.

To speak to us about your personal or business legal needs, please feel free to use the details below.

Arrange a meeting with our Solicitors in Runcorn

Arrange a meeting with our Runcorn Team by calling 01928 576 056 or completing our enquiry form, and we will be in touch to confirm a time that works for you.

Family Law and Divorce Solicitors in Runcorn

Our Family Law Solicitors in Runcorn help people through separation and divorce, financial arrangements issues involving children, and, where it is needed, protection from domestic abuse.

Our Family Team supports clients through:

• Divorce and separation, including high net worth divorce
• Financial settlements on divorce
• Child arrangements and other children law matters
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Civil partnership dissolution
• Domestic abuse and protection from harassment
• Care proceedings and involvement from social services

Members of our team hold accreditations from Resolution and the Law Society reflecting their specialist knowledge and experience in Family Law.

Wherever appropriate, we will explore whether matters can be resolved through negotiation or mediation. Where court proceedings are necessary, we will help you prepare your case and represent you throughout the process.

If you have not spoken to a Solicitor before, it can help to know what the first conversation will involve. You do not need to have made any decisions before contacting us. You tell us what has happened and what you are worried about, and we will listen. We then explain your options in plain English, give you an indication of likely timescales and costs, and set out what we would suggest doing first. Nothing is decided in that conversation, and nothing commits you to going ahead.

We will treat what you tell us sensitively and in confidence, making sure your voice is heard. Many people who contact us are not sure where they stand or what they want to do, and that is a perfectly reasonable place to start from.

Residential Property Solicitors in Runcorn

Whether you are moving within Runcorn, buying your first home or heading over the bridge to Widnes, our Residential Property Solicitors in Runcorn guide you through the legal aspects of the move.

We can assist with:

• Sales and purchases, including leasehold and new build
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Auction purchases
• Leasehold enfranchisement

We understand that buying, selling or completing any type of property transaction can feel overwhelming. We are here to help you navigate every step of the process, explaining what needs to happen, keeping you updated as the transaction progresses and let you know if anything arises that could affect the expected timescale.

We hold accreditation under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, which reflects the quality and consistency of our conveyancing service. CQS accreditation is also required by most major mortgage lenders when selecting firms for their approved panels.

We provide a written quote before you instruct us, setting out our fees and, the payments we expect to make to third parties on your behalf, such as search fees and Land Registry fees. For a purchase, we will also provide information about any Stamp Duty Land Tax that may be payable. If something changes during the transaction that affects the cost, we will explain this to you.

Our pricing pages provide further information about the likely cost of a sale, purchase or remortgage.

Wills, Trusts & probate in Runcorn

We understand that it can be easy to put off making plans for the future, especially if you aren’t sure where to start or what conversations to have. Our Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors in Runcorn will help you understand the arrangements available and put plans in place that reflect your wishes. This may require particular thought if you own a business or second property or have a blended family.

We also advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney, allowing you to appoint people you trust to make decisions for you if you are ever unable to make them yourself. One covers property and financial affairs, and the other covers health and welfare. We will explain how each operates and help you decide what arrangements are appropriate.

Where someone has already lost the ability to make certain decisions without putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, we can also advise about applications to the Court of Protection.

When someone dies, we can provide as much support with the probate process as you need, from helping arrange a valuation of the estate and dealing with any Inheritance Tax through to distributing the estate to the Beneficiaries. If the estate includes a house that needs selling, our property team can deal with that too, providing a joined-up service across the Firm.

If a dispute arises over a Will or estate, our Contentious Probate Team can advise you on your options and the steps you may need to take.

We know this is rarely a good time to be dealing with legal and administrative matters. We will explain to you clearly what needs to be done, what we can deal with on your behalf, and the likely timescales.

Employment law for Employees in Runcorn & Widnes

Problems at work tend to be easier to resolve when advice is taken at an early stage.

If you are an employee, we can advise you on settlement agreements, unfair dismissal, discrimination, bullying and harassment and disputes over your contract. Where necessary, we can also represent you in Employment Tribunal proceedings. We act for employees across Runcorn, Widnes and the wider Halton area.

Legal services for businesses in Runcorn & Widnes

Alongside our work for individuals and families, we advise businesses, charities, farmers and landowners across Runcorn, Widnes and the wider region.

If you are starting, buying, selling or restructuring a business, our Corporate and Commercial Solicitors can advise on business structures, shareholder and partnership agreements, and the contracts you rely on day to day.

Our Commercial Property Team advises businesses, landlords, tenants and investors on buying and selling commercial property, taking or granting a lease and property development. Where a disagreement arises between a landlord and tenant, our Property Dispute Resolution Team can also advise.

If a dispute arises with a supplier, customer, shareholder or business partner, our Commercial Dispute Resolution Team will assess the position, explain the strengths and risks of your case and discuss the likely costs. We will also consider whether the dispute could be resolved through negotiation or mediation without court proceedings.

For farming families and landowners, we have a dedicated Agriculture and Rural Affairs Team who advise farming families, rural businesses and landowners on farm and land transactions, agricultural tenancies, business structures, succession planning and diversification projects.

Our Employment Law & HR Team advises employers on contracts and handbooks, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancies and Employment Tribunal claims. We can assist with a particular issue or provide ongoing support throughout the year.

If you need documents authenticated for use overseas, our Notaries can assist with international business, property and other legal matters. Notarial services are available by appointment.

Our Charities Team brings together specialists from across the Firm to advise charities and their trustees on establishment and structure, governance, constitutions, regulatory compliance and Charity Commission filings. We can also help with property, employment and volunteer matters and disputes.

To discuss a legal matter affecting your business, charity, farm or commercial property, call our Runcorn Team on 01928 576 056 or complete our enquiry form. We will make sure your enquiry reaches the appropriate specialist.

Clinical Negligence

If you have suffered harm because of mistakes or delays in medical treatment, our Clinical Negligence Team in Runcorn can assess what happened and advise whether you may be able to bring a claim. 

Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else, our Personal Injury Team can advise you about your options and whether you may be entitled to compensation.

Why work with Butcher & Barlow?

We know how important it is to our clients to receive expert legal advice and representation that considers their unique circumstances.

We take the time to understand your situation before we advise on it. We will explain your options in plain English so you can make an informed decision about what to do next. If there is a simpler or less expensive way to deal with something, we will tell you.

Some legal matters are complicated, but our role is to make them understandable.   We will explain the next steps and discuss the likely costs with you at the outset.

Members of our Teams hold accreditations and memberships with professional bodies, including the Law Society and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Butcher & Barlow is recognised across eight practice areas in The Legal 500 2026. Our Agriculture & Rural Affairs and Commercial Property Teams hold Top Tier rankings, and 33 lawyers across the Firm are individually recommended.

Finding our Runcorn office & parking

We are at 66 High Street, Runcorn, WA7 1AW, in Runcorn Old Town, a short walk from the Bridgewater Canal locks at the western end of the street.

Free parking is available at Top Locks Car Park, WA7 1JH, which is just along the High Street from us, around a two-minute walk. Runcorn High Street bus station is a few minutes’ walk in the other direction. Runcorn railway station is approximately 0.4 miles from the office and can usually be reached on foot in around ten minutes.

We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, and closed at weekends. If attending the office is not convenient, please ask whether a telephone or video appointment may be suitable.

Our Runcorn office has step-free access and a downstairs meeting room.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is your Runcorn office, and is it in the Old Town?

Yes. We are at 66 High Street in Runcorn Old Town, close to the Bridgewater Canal locks. Top Locks Car Park is a couple of minutes’ walk away, and Runcorn High Street bus station is a few minutes in the other direction.

Where can I park?

There is free parking at Top Locks Car Park, WA7 1JH, a short walk along the High Street from our office.

Do you cover Widnes?

Yes. We act for Widnes clients across all legal matters for individuals and businesses, and our Runcorn office is the nearest one to you.

Is the first appointment free?

We do not charge for making an initial enquiry. We will take some information about the help you need and explain whether there will be a charge for an appointment or initial advice.

Which areas do you cover from Runcorn?

We act for Clients across Runcorn, Widnes and the wider Halton area, including surrounding villages. We can also assist Clients further afield where the nature of the matter allows.

Arrange a meeting with our Solicitors in Runcorn

To discuss a personal or commercial legal matter, call our Runcorn Team on

01928 576 056 or complete our enquiry form. We will take some initial information and direct your enquiry to the appropriate Team.

To speak to us about your personal or business needs, please feel free to use the details below.