Claire Higham

Associate Partner

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Claire has a wealth of experience working as a family solicitor whilst qualified and in her pre-qualification days as a paralegal. She has previously worked at Irwin Mitchell and Stephensons in Manchester, and is now an active committee member of YRes and Trafford Law Society, and a member of Resolution. Claire has experience in all areas of family law including divorce/dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation, joint property disputes, financial applications, domestic violence injunctions and child arrangement orders.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 518438

  • Based in Sale, Greater Manchester
  • Licensed for 9 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Claire has a wealth of experience working as a family solicitor whilst qualified and in her pre-qualification days as a paralegal. She has previously worked at Irwin Mitchell and Stephensons in Manchester, and is now an active committee member of YRes and Trafford Law Society, and a member of Resolution. Claire has experience in all areas of family law including divorce/dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation, joint property disputes, financial applications, domestic violence injunctions and child arrangement orders.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 518438

  • Based in Sale, Greater Manchester
  • Licensed for 9 years

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4.9
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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.5/5
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Experience

  • Slater Heelis

    Assistant

    Until October 2019

  • Slater Heelis

    Assistant

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English

Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:00
Tuesday 08:30–17:00
Wednesday 08:30–17:00
Thursday 08:30–17:00
Friday 08:30–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

1st Floor, Crossgate House, Cross Street, Sale, M33 7FT

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Keith

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Excellent Service

Claire and her associates were friendly and supportive throughout the whole process. Excellent communication, keeping me up to date with where we were up to. I would recommend them.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Keith. We're delighted to hear that Claire and the team were friendly, supportive and kept you fully updated throughout the process. If you need anything further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we're always here to help.

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Rachael

Outstanding and dependable

Claire has been an exceptional solicitor over the past ten years, guiding me through a deeply sensitive case with professionalism, empathy, and unwavering dedication. She is a true advocate for the LGBT community and demonstrates a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by those serving in the military, particularly the complexities of balancing demanding careers and deployments overseas. Her reliability, integrity, and sound judgment have been invaluable, especially during moments when emotional fatigue makes decision-making difficult. Claire’s ability to remain composed, compassionate, and solution-focused sets her apart. She is truly outstanding, and I trust her completely.

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Thank you for your positive review and kind feedback, Rachael. We’re incredibly pleased to hear how much Claire’s professionalism, empathy, and long-term support have meant to you. Your trust and kind words mean a great deal, and we’re honoured to have supported you over the years. If you ever need anything in the future, we’ll be here for you.

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Sabiha

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Family Law

Professional & hardworking

After a lengthy 5 year process of trying to divorce a covert narcissist, who failed to comply and breached multiple court orders, Claire’s legal advice, patience, and hard work helped my children and I to secure a successful outcome that secured our financial future. I’ll always be grateful to Claire and her legal team. Thank you again.

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Thank you for your positive review and kind words, Sabiha. We are very pleased that Claire delivered such professional and hardworking service, leading to the successful outcome you sought.

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Sabiha B

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An amazing solicitor who perseveres

After a lengthy 5 year process of divorcing a covert narcissist who purposely failed to comply, breached multiple orders, Clare’s patience, determination and unwavering support helped my children and I to secure our financial future. I’ll always be grateful to Claire and my legal team. Thank you again.

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We appreciate your positive review, Sabiha. We are very pleased that Claire delivered such persistent and supportive legal service, resulting in a positive financial outcome.

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Michael Pickles

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Family Law

Exceptional

I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional dedication, commitment and expertise that Claire brought to my case as she fought tirelessly to prevent the relocation of my two boys. From our very first consultation, Claire demonstrated an acute understanding of the delicate balance between the legal framework and the very human concerns and upset that I was experiencing. Even though the relocation is going in favour of my ex wife, Claire’s unwavering commitment and professionalism throughout the process were nothing short of extraordinary. Claire immersed herself in every aspect of my situation. She took the time to truly listen to my fears about the uprooting of my sons from their school, friends, and support networks. Her empathy immediately put me at ease. She asked thoughtful questions about the boys’ routines, their relationships with both parents, and the practical challenges of maintaining stability and contact if the relocation was to happen. What sets Claire apart is not just her legal acumen, but her genuine care for her clients. Between hearings and communications with my ex-wife's legal team, she checked in regularly by phone and email, to update me on developments and to offer perspective on next steps. Whenever I felt discouraged, her optimism and thoughtful reassurance reminded me that I was not alone in this life changing event. In the end, while the decision did not align with our hopes, I remain profoundly grateful to Claire. She provided me with clarity, confidence, and the absolute assurance that every possible avenue had been explored on behalf of my boys. And even if we delayed the inevitable, it bought me an additional 18 months of precious time and memories with my boys, which I see as a gift provided for by Claire, of which I will be forever indebted. I wholeheartedly and without a single second of doubt would recommend Claire, her blend of strategic insight, compassionate support, and unshakeable professionalism makes her an outstanding solicitor and person of support in even the most difficult of circumstances.

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Thank you so much, Michael, for your deeply thoughtful and kind words! Claire will be truly touched to know how much her dedication, empathy, and professionalism meant to you during such a challenging time. We’re honoured to have supported you and your family, and it means a great deal to hear that Claire’s care and commitment made a real difference, even when the outcome was difficult. Your recommendation is sincerely appreciated!

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