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At Butcher & Barlow, we are your Solicitors for life. From making a will, to seeking compensation for an accident that wasn’t your fault, or on the breakdown of your family relationship, we will be your guiding hand during the important or difficult times in your life.

In a world where it would appear that answers to all your questions can be found online, we believe that there is no substitute for detailed legal advice and practical assistance tailored to your own particular situation, which is relatable, accurate and straightforward.

We aim to get to know you, to understand your needs and objectives. By building a relationship with you based on trust and understanding, we aim to ease the emotional and practical burdens that come with making life changing decisions.

Located conveniently on your High Street, our approachable, open, and client focused      team are able to assist you with a wide range of legal matters. Click on the icons below to find out more about the legal services we provide.

Agriculture

Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Family Law

Family Law

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Contested Probate

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Mediation

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Medical Negligence

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Personal Dispute Resolution

Medical Negligence

Personal Injury

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Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection

Residential Property

Residential Property

Wills, Trusts and Estates

Wills, Trusts and Estates Solicitors

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Claire Jackson

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Kevan Hankinson

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Sam Dale

Samuel Dale

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Meet the
Personal Team

Our people are what makes Butcher & Barlow what it is. Each one of our team is committed to building a solid, long-lasting working relationship with our clients across Bury, Manchester and Cheshire.

What our clients say about our personal services

Phil Jennings at the Frodsham Office is just simply put, very good at his job. His expertise and experience mean that I feel I can trust his advice and ability to get the job done without fuss. He is always super helpful and accommodating, provides regular written updates and available in-person, on the phone or by video conference when I have needed to talk with him in more depth than can be covered in email.

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

Chris Hopkins was approachable and sensible in matters which can sometimes be lead by the head or the heart. He played devils advocate to ensure options were considered which may not have been originally included in the structure.

The Legal 500 Rakings

Introduced through a wealth manager who had used the Firm previously for similar matters. Personally, I feel their strength is being able to navigate the complex area of inheritance planning for individuals in a family business structure. They were happy to attend meetings with other persons involved in tax and inheritance planning such as accountants and wealth management.

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

Local practice in the town with a good track record and reputation of providing support and expert professional advice. Good informal network of satisfied clients who recommend this practice. Initial meetings are honest, clear with no pressure for the business.

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

Caroline Cockill-Guy is a very professional and experienced Solicitor. She is very good at her job whilst also being friendly and always trying find best solution. Definitely if I need any legal help in the future, I will be contacting Caroline. I would highly recommend Caroline and Butcher & Barlow.

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

Butcher & Barlow is the first Solicitor’s firm I ever used. I chose this firm on the recommendation of a few friends. They were very happy with the service provided. Over 12 months of cooperation with Butcher & Barlow I can say one thing, they are a top notch and very very friendly and professional law firm

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

Sam Dale was compassionate, understanding, knowledgeable and professional from the outset. I could not recommend Sam Dale and his team highly enough and would have no hesitation in using Sam or Butcher & Barlow again in the future.

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

I engaged the Firm for my most recent dealings which included writing Wills, Probate and Estate queries and also a settlement deed for which Samuel Dale undertook all activity. Samuel is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient. He carried out all works to an extremely high standard, was easily contactable and provided impartial advice and guidance to me during an extremely difficult time.

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

I have had several dealings with Butcher & Barlow and they have always been excellent. The Firm is local to me and has an excellent reputation, which is why I originally chose to engage them. The Solicitors’ and support staff who I have had contact with are all friendly and knowledgeable and do an excellent job of representing the Firm’s values.

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

Mike Bracegirdle and his team all seem to have a good understanding of agricultural matters and are very good at understanding a farm map and are easy to work with.