Sophie Nicholson

Sophie Nicholson

Solicitor


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I am a Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts and Estates Team. I am based at our Leigh office and assist clients living local to the office and in the surrounding areas of Tyldesley, Atherton and Wigan. I offer appointments in the office, in clients’ homes, by telephone and via video at my clients’ convenience. I advise and assist clients on a range of matters including the following:

  • Preparation of Wills and any associated Inheritance Tax planning;
  • Preparation and Registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney;
  • Registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney;
  • Administration of Estates;
  • Applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration;
  • Court of Protection applications; and

I provide an empathetic service to my clients, helping them navigate what can be distressing topics with as much reassurance and positivity as possible.

I joined Butcher & Barlow in July 2021 and completed my Training Contract here, qualifying as a Solicitor in March 2024.

Before joining Butcher & Barlow, I worked in the Court of Protection department of a city centre firm, and in the Wills and Probate department of a boutique high street firm.

I graduated from The University of Manchester in 2019 with a First Class degree in Law and completed the Legal Practice Course and LLM in Professional Legal Practice in 2021 with a Distinction grade at The University of Law, Manchester.

Outside of work, I play netball a couple of times a week in local leagues and I enjoy going for walks. I also volunteer at a cat rescue and I have two adopted cats from there, Tigger and Dexter.

Specialist Areas

Wills, Trusts and Estates
Wills, Trusts and Estates Solicitors

What our clients say about Sophie

I recently used Butcher & Barlow for my Will. This was quite a complex thing for me due to my personal circumstances. However, the service I received was professional and time was taken to discuss all my worries and concerns. I am very grateful for the advice and guidance I received from Sophie during the setting up of my will. Thank you.

Mr A

Professional service. Sophie Nicholson was very helpful and explained everything I needed to know and consider when drafting my Will. She was also very reassuring. Should I need to make any adjustments in the future, I will only need to call in. I would recommend Butcher & Barlow to anyone needing legal advice.

M Short

I am very grateful for your help following the death of my husband. Every member of your staff I came into contact with was professional, efficient and kind. Thank you.

Mrs LJB

Thank you Sophie for your non-invasive attention to difficult subjects and your pleasant, helpful assistance.

V Worthington

I was very happy with the service form Butcher & Barlow. Jade and Sophie were very helpful and understanding. Thank you.