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66 High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1AW

01928 576 056

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66 High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1AW

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4.9
Excellent
218 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Butcher & Barlow LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP

Description

Butcher & Barlow are a full-service law firm with a lengthy history of delivering the finest legal support. With 11 offices across the North West and 180 dedicated and experienced staff, we are here to guide you through the complexities of life and share the load when it comes to making big decisions. Approachable, open and client-focused, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients. Whether you are buying your first house or looking to expand your business, Butcher & Barlow are here to listen, reassure, and collaboratively work with you to achieve your objectives and aims.

Rankings by area of expertise

4.8
Excellent
707 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
15% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Butcher & Barlow LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP

Description

Butcher & Barlow are a full-service law firm with a lengthy history of delivering the finest legal support. With 11 offices across the North West and 180 dedicated and experienced staff, we are here to guide you through the complexities of life and share the load when it comes to making big decisions. Approachable, open and client-focused, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients. Whether you are buying your first house or looking to expand your business, Butcher & Barlow are here to listen, reassure, and collaboratively work with you to achieve your objectives and aims.

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Meet the team of Butcher & Barlow LLP

Abbie Laura Pownall

Abbie Laura Pownall

Associate

5.0 6
Lynsey Stuchfield

Lynsey Stuchfield

Partner

5.0 2

Meet the team of Butcher & Barlow LLP

Abbie Laura Pownall

Abbie Laura Pownall

Associate

5.0 6
Lynsey Stuchfield

Lynsey Stuchfield

Partner

5.0 2
Tilly Hardy

Tilly Hardy

Solicitor

5.0 2
Cathy Achilles

Cathy Achilles

Associate (CFILEx)

5.0 2

Contact details

01928 576 056
enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk
www.butcher-barlow.co.uk

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)

66 High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1AW

Reviews

4.9 /5 218 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm's broad legal expertise—conveyancing, probate and estate administration, commercial and property transactions, employment and dispute litigation, wills/POAs and settlement agreements—delivered with technical competence. Reviewers value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, attention to detail, responsiveness and regular updates. Clients highlight empathy, patience and supportive handling of sensitive matters, reliability, single-point-of-contact convenience, practical clear explanations, and a calm, friendly manner that reduces stress and builds confidence.

    professional service
    clear communication
    timely responses
    attention to detail
    helpful staff
    knowledgeable advice
    friendly manner
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    Oliver

    Housing & Property

    Excellent Service and Smooth Lease Extension Process

    Kelly provided an excellent service throughout my lease extension process. She kept me updated at every stage, explained everything clearly, and was always quick to respond to any questions I had. The whole process was handled professionally and efficiently, including dealing with my mortgage lender and the completion formalities. I really appreciated her attention to detail and support throughout what could have been a stressful process. I would happily recommend Kelly to anyone needing conveyancing or lease extension work carried out.

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    legal expert Kelly Myatt Kelly Myatt

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review Oliver and your recommendation of Kelly. We shall be sure to pass this on. We are always pleased to hear that our clients are more than satisfied with the level of service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

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    Brian Horan.

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    Commercial Property

    Factory sale

    Superb, professional service even when dealing with a very difficult organisation.

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    legal expert Rowena Brown Rowena Brown

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review Brian. We are pleased that you were happy with the service provided and if there is anything else we can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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    Julia Prestbury

    Housing & Property

    Excellent

    Selling my parents house was hard, but Katie made it all really easy for me. Katie was not only extremely efficient in getting it all done smoothly but was lovely and friendly which made things so much more easier for me. Kept me informed at all times and completed on time. Thank you so much Katie.

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    legal expert Katie Reade Katie Reade

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Dear Julia. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a glowing review of Katie and the work she did with you. If we can help you further with anything else, please do get in touch. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

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    Christine Kenworthy

    Housing & Property

    Sale of Bungalow

    I cannot praise Katie highly enough, as she guided me through the sale of our bungalow. Sale slightly complicated by POA being in place and two sons not local. She was friendly, very knowledgable,,explained every step of procedure to me and even went the extra mile to help me empty the house of remaining furniture. What could have been a stressful time was made veey easy for me. Well done Katie, you deserve a 10 * rating. Very Best Wishes Christine

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    legal expert Katie Reade Katie Reade

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review Christine. We are very pleased to hear your positive comments about Katie and we will make sure your feedback is passed on. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are pleased that we could support you. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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    Stephen Kenworthy

    Housing & Property

    Excellent 5 Star Service,

    We contacted Butcher and Barlow to assist in the selling of my parent’s home. From the very start we received a 5-star service. Katie in particularly deserves excellent recognition for both her professional and personal services that she provided. She went above and beyond to ensure that everything was completed correctly and on time. I wish there were more people like Katie in this world.

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    legal expert Katie Reade Katie Reade

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review Stpehen and your recommendation of Katie. We shall be sure to pass this on. We are always pleased to hear that our clients are more than satisfied with the level of service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

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    Isobella Capes

    Housing & Property

    Isobella

    Cannot fault Butcher and Barlow one bit. Amy and Kimberly were so patient and extremely efficient, we didn't have to chase anything they did at all and they managed to get our house processed so smoothly, and for a good price too. Highly recommend.

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    legal expert Kimberley Alcock Kimberley Alcock

    Thank you for your review Isobella and your recommendation of Kimberley and Amy. We shall be sure to pass this on. We are always pleased to hear that our clients are more than satisfied with the level of service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

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    GeoffSonya Kemp

    Housing & Property

    GeoffSonya

    We were delighted to be represented by Katie Reade of Butcher and Barlow of Bramhall in connection with the sale of our residential property in Poynton. Excellent communication throughout and we were very impressed as first time clients. The journey to Completion was not without difficulties along the way but Katie’s management and determination saw us through. Job well done Katie. Our grateful thanks.

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    legal expert Katie Reade Katie Reade

    Dear Geoff and Sonya. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a glowing review of Katie and the work she did with you. If we can help you further with anything else, please do get in touch. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

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    kathryn wilde

    kathryn

    My Mum came in today upon recommendation regarding her property. Sophie was helpful, friendly and extremely professional. My Mum is to return at a later date but was very impressed with her manner and professionalism.

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    legal expert Sophie Nicholson Sophie Nicholson

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given Sophie and look forward to working with you in the future. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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    Julie

    Julie

    Shocking shocking shocking! Mistakes throughout including not paying the stamp duty on our property and not sending completed documents to trust Green to complete sale leaving us open to payment demands months later. The list is endless but 10 months on we are still tripping up on the shortcuts they made. Do not use butcher and Barlow for purchase and sale of Northwich properties.

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Dear Julie. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for adding the update. We are sorry that your experience has felt so frustrating. We take feedback seriously and we will always look into any concerns raised. We have been in touch with you and, while the current point is outside our control, we are continuing to support you in getting it resolved and keeping things moving with the relevant parties. As this is a public forum, we cannot share details about your matter here. If you would like to discuss anything further, please contact our office and ask for the Partner who is assisting you. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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    Steven

    Housing & Property

    Steven

    Very professional and high quality service in conveyancing my home sale. Very satisfied with responsiveness and communication, handling deadlines well, would recommend.

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    legal expert Philip Thompson Philip Thompson

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    Thank you for your review Steven. We are pleased that you were happy with the service provided and if there is anything else we can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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    4.8 /5 707 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm's broad legal expertise—conveyancing, probate and estate administration, commercial and property transactions, employment and dispute litigation, wills/POAs and settlement agreements—delivered with technical competence. Reviewers value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, attention to detail, responsiveness and regular updates. Clients highlight empathy, patience and supportive handling of sensitive matters, reliability, single-point-of-contact convenience, practical clear explanations, and a calm, friendly manner that reduces stress and builds confidence.

      professional service
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      timely responses
      attention to detail
      helpful staff
      knowledgeable advice
      friendly manner
      efficient process
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      Anonymous

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      Money & Tax

      Fathers Estate

      Sophie and her team dealt with what I considered to be the complicated Estate of my late Father. Throughout Sophie dealt with the Estate in a professional and respectful manner, providing regular updates of proceedings.

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      Dave Neary

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      Purchase of paddock

      We engaged Butch and Barlow to purchase some Agri-Land. Tom was assigned and remained a single point of contact through the whole process. He was easy to contact and communicate with and was very clear about what I needed to do at each stage. I would have no hesitation in working with him / the company in the future.

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      legal expert Tom Jones Tom Jones

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      Dear Dave Thank you for leaving a review. We are pleased that you found the advice clear and helpful, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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      Ellie Kate Sproston

      Dispute Resolution

      Dispute Resolution

      My family could not recommend Greg enough. He has been a brilliant solicitor to us throughout our legal dispute over our share of our late mother’s property and succeeded in making sure we received our portion of the sale. We couldn’t have gotten through the dispute without his help. Highly recommend.

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      legal expert Greg Porter Greg Porter

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Dear Ellie Thank you for your review. We know that some matters can feel particularly important and personal, so we are pleased that you felt supported by Greg and the team throughout. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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      Simon

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      Notary

      Notary public

      Excellent advice and rapid response. Immediate response to email information request and clear advice given as to how to proceed. Opportunity to bring appointment forward gratefully accepted

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      legal expert Samuel Mark Dale Samuel Mark Dale

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      Thank you for your review Simon. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are pleased that we could support you. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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      Oliver

      Housing & Property

      Excellent Service and Smooth Lease Extension Process

      Kelly provided an excellent service throughout my lease extension process. She kept me updated at every stage, explained everything clearly, and was always quick to respond to any questions I had. The whole process was handled professionally and efficiently, including dealing with my mortgage lender and the completion formalities. I really appreciated her attention to detail and support throughout what could have been a stressful process. I would happily recommend Kelly to anyone needing conveyancing or lease extension work carried out.

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      legal expert Kelly Myatt Kelly Myatt

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your review Oliver and your recommendation of Kelly. We shall be sure to pass this on. We are always pleased to hear that our clients are more than satisfied with the level of service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

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      Daz UK

      Daz

      No communication. Made simple mistakes with the contract (wrong name) expensive too. Won't you again. Dealt with Amanda o hare

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      Catharine Nordqvist

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Catharine

      As a first time executor I felt rather lost and stressed about dealing with my late aunt’s estate. The task was rather tricky in that there was no original will, just a copy. Helen Chadderton at Butcher and Barlow did a great job. She handled the job with professionalism, explaining the options, and keeping me updated on progress. Thank you to B&B, and Helen in particular.

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      legal expert Helen Chadderton Helen Chadderton

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Dear Catharine Thank you for leaving your review. We are very pleased that your experience of our Firm was so satisfactory; our team will be happy to read your comments. We set a high standard for ourselves and are pleased that these were met in your interaction with our Firm. So thank you for your kind words and we look forward to being able to assist you again. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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      Ryan Critchley

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Ryan

      Lucy was excellent. Really professional and efficient. Would highly recommend!

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your review Ryan and your recommendation of Lucy. We shall be sure to pass this on. We are always pleased to hear that our clients are more than satisfied with the level of service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

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      Chris Welch

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Chris

      My brother and I appointed Butcher & Barlow as our solicitors to advise and support during the administration of probate on our late father's estate. Our parents had previously used this company for approximately 25 years and had full trust in the firm. Butcher and Barlow, and in particular Samuel Dale and Jenny Brown, along with the rest of the team, proved to be knowledgeable, helpful and very supportive at such a difficult time. I have no hesitation in recommending Butcher and Barlow and will use them in the future, should the need arise. Their help was very much appreciated.

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      legal expert Samuel Mark Dale Samuel Mark Dale

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Dear Chris, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of our team. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we are so pleased to hear that our team could support you effectively. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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      Simon Rigby

      Company & Commercial

      Simon

      We have used Butcher and Barlow for several pieces of work recently, including shareholder agreements, work on Companies House and also commercial lease work. Specifically, Andy Mackenzie was superb in his advice around our new office space, and Jonathan Alderley was extremely helpful in ensuring that our shareholder provisions were set up appropriately and accurately. Both ensured that our work with them was low touch and very easy. 10/10

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      legal expert Jonathan Aldersley Jonathan Aldersley
      legal expert Andrew Duncan Mackenzie Andrew Duncan Mackenzie

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Dear Simon We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of our team. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we are so pleased to hear that our team could support you effectively. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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