Paul Reay

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Paul is experienced in dealing with all aspects of relationship breakdowns, including divorce and finances, cohabitation, children matters and domestic abuse matters. His friendly and positive manner provides comfort and reassurance to his clients. Prior to joining McAlister Family Law, Paul was Head of the Family Law at Hilary Meredith Solicitors, and his expertise and excellent reputation have resulted in him receiving instructions from clients not only in Cheshire but throughout the UK.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 457453

  • Based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire
  • Licensed for 15 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Paul is experienced in dealing with all aspects of relationship breakdowns, including divorce and finances, cohabitation, children matters and domestic abuse matters. His friendly and positive manner provides comfort and reassurance to his clients. Prior to joining McAlister Family Law, Paul was Head of the Family Law at Hilary Meredith Solicitors, and his expertise and excellent reputation have resulted in him receiving instructions from clients not only in Cheshire but throughout the UK.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 457453

  • Based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire
  • Licensed for 15 years

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  • Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd

    Solicitor

    January 2015 - October 2018 3 years and 9 months

  • McAlister Family Law Limited

    Partner

    January 2018 - Present 8 years and 9 months

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  • EN English

4 West Street, Alderley Edge, SK9 7EG

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Claire

Family Law

Excellent Lawyers

Paul and Nikki have acted for me in both children and financial proceedings and are an excellent team. My divorce has been a long and complicated divorce and Nikki has been there from the start. She is warm and friendly replies pretty much immediately to emails and takes time to explain things in layman's terms. She goes above and beyond and has become a friend as well as a solicitor Paul got involved with the children and financial proceedings later - he quickly got to grips with the nuances of a complicated case and enabled me to feel like I had a voice in court. He has also achieved the best financial outcome possible for myself and my children, so we can move on from this very difficult time and have our own home again. Paul has a good sense of humour which can make the bleak moments a bit more bearable. I would recommend them both highly

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Thank you for such thoughtful feedback, Claire. We are pleased to hear that Nikki and Paul provided you with consistent guidance and support throughout your proceedings. It is wonderful to know that their approach helped you feel heard and well supported during such a challenging period. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

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Mr G

Family Law

Instant Action & Support! 100% Trust.

Nicola ‘Nikki’ got upto speed really quickly with my case and history, working along side Paul Reay her colleague, who i have worked with since 2019. Paul had a family holiday arranged and rather than leaving me waiting with the anxiety of not seeing my children, Nikki picked up my case. She called me first thing Monday Morning 9am and got to action instantly. Iv never known a solicitor so responsive, reassuring and instant action. She was reassuringly calm and said don’t worry we will get this sorted for you. She’s amazing. From a hostile mother and no contact as usual over the weekend, she managed to negotiate some contact with my children by Wednesday, navigating a very hostile parent, making lots of accusations and reasons not to allow contact. Along side this, she was gathering background, evidence, in constant contact and construction court documents to enforce an existing court order. She made herself available for contact, by email , phone and in person at anytime possible. She doesn’t speak in solicitor language, she speaks open, human, and in real world language also. She gives you her honest view on what she see’s going on and makes the relevant strategy for you and your children. McAlister Law, Paul Reay and now Nicola Bradley have always got me the correct result in the end over long and protracted , hostile and my case where iv had to deal with accusation after accusation. I put my 100% trust in these guys. Thank you!

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Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We are grateful for the confidence you have placed in Paul, Nicola and the wider team over the years. We truly appreciate your continued trust in McAlister Family Law.

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Maiana

Professionalism, Dedication and Expertise.

Paul is an excellent solicitor and a real credit to the firm. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking for someone who is professional, committed and invested in achieving the best result for their client. Having had such a strong team behind me gave me great confidence during what was an challenging time. I’m grateful for Paul’s professionalism and support throughout my case. His contribution and commitment made a real difference, and together we achieved the outcome we had worked so hard for. Thank you, Paul, for everything!

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Your appreciation means a great deal to Paul and the wider team, and we are grateful for your recommendation.

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Alex

Family Law

Couldn’t have asked for better representation.

I cannot recommend Paul highly enough. From the very beginning, he was professional, supportive, and genuinely caring. Going to court was something I was incredibly anxious about, but he put me at ease every step of the way. His calm, reassuring approach gave me so much confidence, and he explained everything clearly so I always knew what to expect. In court, he was outstanding—knowledgeable, approachable, and incredibly supportive—which made what could have been a very stressful experience feel so much easier. I am truly grateful for all of his hard work, dedication, and guidance throughout my case. If you're looking for a family law solicitor who is compassionate, highly skilled, and will support you every step of the way, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

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We know how much of a difference it makes to have someone in your corner who not only fights for you in court but also takes the time to ensure you feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way. Thank you for your high recommendation, Alex, and we wish you all the very best for a peaceful and bright future ahead!

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Ben white

Family Law

Impeccable timing

Was going through a really tough experience contacted Paul out of hours and was there to help in my time of need couldn't be more chuffed to have has him and Lottie with my case! Thank you!

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Hi Ben, having both Paul and Lottie on your side to help navigate the storm clearly made all the difference, and we couldn't be happier that you got the support you deserved. Thank you so much for sharing this, Ben!

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