Emma Klieve

Emma Klieve

Solicitor


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I am a Solicitor based at our Northwich office and specialising in all elements of Private Client work including:

  • Wills;
  • Probate;
  • Trusts;
  • Estate and Tax planning;
  • Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney; and
  • Court of Protection applications.

I joined Butcher & Barlow in January 2021 as a Paralegal in the Private Client department, assisting Partner Chris Hopkins in our Bury office. This provided me with knowledge and experience of dealing with all types of private client matters. I started my Training Contract with the firm in September 2021 where I gained experience as a Trainee Solicitor in the Personal Dispute Resolution, Family and Residential Property teams at our Runcorn office. I qualified as a Solicitor in March 2023.

Before joining the Firm, I had a successful career as a Costs Draftsperson for seven years which included time at the Manchester office of an international insurance firm and the Liverpool office of a regional law firm. During this time, I developed a solid understanding of a variety of legal areas and dealt with several sensitive and high profile matters. This invaluable experience allows me to consider the bigger picture and assist clients with making decisions about their affairs in a sensitive manner.

I graduated with a 2:1 degree in Law (LLB Hons) from the University of Liverpool in 2013 and won the Best Law Clinic Student Award 2012-2013. I completed the LPC LLM in 2018 at the University of Law, Chester, attaining a distinction overall.

Outside of work, I am also a Board Trustee for TalkFirst, a local family mediation charity. In addition to this, I am part of the Women in the Law UK organisation and have also featured in the book “Talking Law” by Sally Penni.

Specialist Areas

Wills, Trusts and Estates
Wills, Trusts and Estates Solicitors
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Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection

What our clients say about Emma

I contacted Butcher & Barlow to amend my parent's Wills who have just moved from Hertfordshire to Cheshire. Emma was appointed and I cannot thank or praise her enough. Very professional, approachable and patient with my elderly parents in a sensitive situation.