Solicitor at Clough & Willis
Fiona Gaskell
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 136774
Fiona joined Clough & Willis in 1990 and became a Partner in 2001. She specialises in property disputes and insolvency. The property dispute work concerns both commercial and residential properties. This area of work includes disputes between landlords and tenants, owners of neighbouring land or property and third party rights over property. The insolvency work involves acting for private individuals, insolvent businesses and trustees, liquidators and administrators. Fiona is also experienced in disputes between business owners including partnerships and companies. She also deals with disputes arising from contracts both for commercial and private clients which can range from modest value claims to the multi-million pound claims. Fiona and has been involved in a number of high profile redevelopment projects and is a member of the Bury Town Centre Management Board. If you require legal advice on any issues regarding property disputes or insolvency, please visit the relevant pages. Or speak to a member of the team for support.
2 Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 0DT
Licensed for 36 years
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
- Dispute Resolution 100%
4 Client Reviews
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About Fiona Gaskell
Fiona joined Clough & Willis in 1990 and became a Partner in 2001. She specialises in property disputes and insolvency. The property dispute work concerns both commercial and residential properties. This area of work includes disputes between landlords and tenants, owners of neighbouring land or property and third party rights over property. The insolvency work involves acting for private individuals, insolvent businesses and trustees, liquidators and administrators. Fiona is also experienced in disputes between business owners including partnerships and companies. She also deals with disputes arising from contracts both for commercial and private clients which can range from modest value claims to the multi-million pound claims. Fiona and has been involved in a number of high profile redevelopment projects and is a member of the Bury Town Centre Management Board. If you require legal advice on any issues regarding property disputes or insolvency, please visit the relevant pages. Or speak to a member of the team for support.
Languages Spoken: English
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01/10/87
26/06/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
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SRA-approved manager - Partner
Clough & Willis
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Tennant eviction nightmare
We used this Clough and Willis to help with eviction process of a problem tennant and at first all was well but what should of taken 6 months at the most ended up taking over 9 months total nightmare
Solicitor named in this review: Fiona Gaskell
A representative from Clough & Willis responded to this review on 27 June, 2023
I’m sorry to hear that your experience with Clough & Willis was unsatisfactory. Possession Proceedings can be very frustrating and time consuming. In this instance the process took 6 months from taking instruction on the 8th September to the warrant being enforced on the 6th March. Unfortunately we did make a mistake which resulted in a small delay however in Possession Proceeding matters we are bound by the courts timescales and any delays they might have. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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In the safe hands of experienced professionals.
Fiona Gaskell was a very good choice to face down our brutish neighbours from Hades in a several-years-long battle in Court principally concerning their attempt to gain land from us, not rightfully theirs, with bullying and violent means- witness 9 convictions for assault, 6 on me and 3 on my wife. With help from the Police and an excellent property litigator with c.30 years experience we won 2 lengthy legal battles. The pugnacious father and son cabal lost out and had to move out by dint of a first charge from Fiona over their house in order to force Court costs. Well done Fiona.
More recently, as my wife gave up horse riding due to several accidents and the ravages of Lady Time, we had a now-unused, leased field with no immediate use in view. The titular field owner( couple) approached us with a proposition to enjoin in an attempt to obtain planning consent for domestic dwellings. Land and development matters were outside Fiona's professional field; so she highly recommended a genial partner -David Leviten- who has now got his teeth firmly into our joint project and we must say that he is razor sharp and deals with some much bigger fish than us. To be frank, at the start we felt his fees were high; that said we are impressed with what he fits into an hour and just how quickly he gains a firm understanding of the nature of the job. It is also amazing just how quickly he returns calls and writes documents/letters. So, on reflection, we can admit to acceptable value. 'Pay peanuts, get monkeys' as the adage goes!
We cannot give the story an ending as there is work to do yet, but we have abundant confidence in how it is being handled.
Thank you all so far including your pleasant office staff.
Philip and Tilly Hellawell
Solicitor named in this review: Fiona Gaskell
A representative from Clough & Willis responded to this review on 02 June, 2023
Hi Phillip, I'm glad to hear that Fiona Gaskell was an excellent choice in handling your legal battle with your neighbours. It's unfortunate that you had to endure bullying and violent behaviour from them, but with the help of the police and Fiona's expertise as a property litigator, you were able to win two lengthy legal battles. While the story is still ongoing, you have expressed confidence in the handling of your project and extend gratitude to the pleasant office staff. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please let me know. Best of luck with the remaining work!
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We always felt confident in Fiona�s handling
Two lengthy and complicated property litigation cases handled with inspired skill and pleasantness. We always felt confident in Fiona�s handling, knowledge and recommendations.
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I am very grateful
I am very grateful for all you have done in the past for me as acting solicitor for my case. If I need future help, I will certainly come back to you
Solicitor named in this review: Fiona Gaskell
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