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Butcher & Barlow LLP

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205 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1BA

0161 439 8228

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205 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1BA

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4.8
Excellent
49 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
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 12 offices across the North West and North Staffordshire 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

Local 1 / 34
National 188 / 11,362
4.8
Excellent
740 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% 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 12 offices across the North West and North Staffordshire 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

Housing & Property 1 / 12
Employment 1 / 18
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 12
Family Law 1 / 6
Commercial Property 1 / 19
Dispute Resolution 1 / 101
Company & Commercial 1 / 18
Litigation 1 / 4
Contract Law 1 / 10
Personal Injury 1 / 21
Notary 1 / 112
Agriculture 1 / 4
Consumer 1 / 20
Private Client Law 1 / 2
Land Law 1 / 5
Clinical Negligence 1 / 9
Company Law 1 / 5
Corporate Law 1 / 3
Elder Law 1 / 3
Money & Tax 1 / 11
Child Law 1 / 12
Commercial Law 1 / 2
Compliance Law 1 / 3
Legal Aid 1 / 11
Professional Negligence 1 / 7
Business Law 1 / 6
Charities 1 / 2
Class Action Law 1 / 102
Construction 1 / 6
Criminal Law 1 / 5
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 3
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 4
Defamation Law 1 / 3
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 6
Drug Law 1 / 4
Energy Law 1 / 13
Healthcare Law 1 / 15
Immigration Law 1 / 7
Infrastructure Law 1 / 4
Injunctions Law 1 / 5
Insurance Law 1 / 4
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 2
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 2
Pensions Law 1 / 3
Planning Law 1 / 5
Private International Law 1 / 2
Regulations 1 / 6
Local 1 / 34

Meet the team of Butcher & Barlow LLP

Rachel Martin

Rachel Martin

Partner

5.0 1
Catherine Vardy

Catherine Vardy

Associate

5.0 2
Rowena Brown

Rowena Brown

Associate

5.0 1
Justin Kelly

Justin Kelly

Partner & Notary Public

5.0 3
Helen Chadderton

Helen Chadderton

Partner

5.0 11
Nicola Wingfield

Nicola Wingfield

Partner

5.0 2

Meet the team of Butcher & Barlow LLP

Helen Chadderton

Helen Chadderton

Partner

5.0 11
Justin Kelly

Justin Kelly

Partner & Notary Public

5.0 3
Catherine Vardy

Catherine Vardy

Associate

5.0 2
Nicola Wingfield

Nicola Wingfield

Partner

5.0 2
Rachel Martin

Rachel Martin

Partner

5.0 1
Rowena Brown

Rowena Brown

Associate

5.0 1

Contact details

0161 439 8228
enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk
https://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)

205 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1BA

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4.8 /5 49 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm for expertise across family, employment, property, commercial, probate, wills, notary and litigation work. Reviewers value clear, practical legal advice, strong technical knowledge and efficient, results‑focused handling of complex or sensitive matters. Frequently noted soft skills include responsiveness, professionalism, compassion, patience and clear communication; clients report being kept informed, reassured and well supported throughout. The firm is described as trustworthy, fair‑priced and client‑focused, with staff who are friendly, approachable and attentive to detail.

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    Michelle

    Family Law

    Family Matters

    I would highly recommend Butcher & Barlow. I used them for private family matters including children and finances. Kevan Hankinson supported me throughout, giving me invaluable advice. Very quick to respond to emails/concerns and has an amazing knowledge around the family court system. Can't thank Kevan enough.

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    legal expert Kevan Hankinson Kevan Hankinson

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    Thank you for your review Michelle and your recommendation of Kevan. 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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    Family Law

    Divorce

    I instructed Claire Jackson at Butcher and Barlow for a legal matter. The process hit a few speed bumps along the way of my own doing and Claire and her team were very understanding and helpful. I would have no hesitation it recommending them.

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    legal expert Claire Damaris Jackson Claire Damaris Jackson

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    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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    Lynne

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    Family Law

    Divorce- finances

    I had the pleasure of dealing with Claire Jackson to help me through this daunting process of arranging all my financial matters. I really couldn't have completed this process without her invaluble experience, information and advice. She has been professional, helpful and patient with me every step of the way. This was all new for me but she was on hand whenever I had any questions or explanations of legal terms etc. I would not hesitate in recommending Claire to anyone she is an asset to the company- thankyou once again Claire

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    legal expert Claire Damaris Jackson Claire Damaris Jackson

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    Dear Lynne Thank you for leaving your review or Claire. We are very pleased that your experience of our Firm was so satisfactory and Claire 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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    Stuart

    Family Law

    Exemplary service

    I wanted to share my experience of the professional and compassionate service I received from Alex. Divorce is not a situation most people expect to experience but finding someone to put your trust in to navigate the process makes a world of difference. I felt comfortable to share my experience from the outset and felt involved and informed throughout. Rather than being intimated by the process, I felt we had a strong working relationship, and I was expertly guided at every stage in a clear and understandable way. At a very tough time Alex was a huge support and ensured the process wasn’t overwhelming. Contact was punctual and informative, and I always felt comfortable to ask questions. When contact involved both parties, the tone was perfect to ensure we made progress without making the situation more difficult. If you are hesitant to make the call then from my experience don’t delay, I have every confidence your words in time will echo mine. I wish Alex and her team every success.

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    legal expert Alexandra Williams Alexandra Williams

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    Dear Stuart. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a postive review of Alex 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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    Oliver

    Family Law

    Fantastic start to finish

    Kevan (partner) and Shannon (legal secretary) are a formidable team. Kevan’s depth of knowledge and calm, collected demeanour was complimented by Shannon’s urgency in replies, communication and message relay. I would always receive a same day response no matter my query. I would also like to say that the outcome I was awarded in my case exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t be happier with the service provided. Thank you very much. Olly

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    legal expert Kevan Hankinson Kevan Hankinson

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Dear Oliver Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was a positive one. Delivering a high standard of service is something we take pride in, and it is always encouraging to receive such feedback. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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    Rob

    Family Law

    Rob

    Very professional. My case was dealt with quickly and efficiently with no unnecessary paperwork. Would highly recommend.

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    Thank you for your review Rob. 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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    Charlotte Elizabeth Mary Cooper

    Family Law

    Charlotte

    I have worked with Catherine & Laura throughout my divorce process. They both supported me through a really difficult divorce, and non molestation court hearings, answered any questions, kept me up to date and I couldn’t have asked for better through a hard time. I would highly recommend to anyone this wonderful team.

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    legal expert Catherine Vardy Catherine Vardy

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    Thank you for your review Charlotte and your recommendation of Catherine and Laura. 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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    jenny

    Family Law

    jenny

    I can highly recomend Claire Jackson at Butcher and Barlow. She has supported me in resolving a TOLATA matter with honesty, transparency and clear consistent advice throughout. Claire is extremely knowledgable and takes the time to explain everything clearly, emails are responded to in a timely manner and the pricing structure is fair and transparent. I would not hesitate to contact Butcher and Barlow for any legal matters again in the future.

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    legal expert Claire Damaris Jackson Claire Damaris Jackson

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    DearJenny Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was a positive one. Delivering a high standard of service is something we take pride in, and it is always encouraging to receive such feedback. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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    Mel

    Family Law

    Mel

    Tiffany helped me with my divorce, she made sure it went smoothly and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitley recomend her. Thank you xx

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    legal expert Tiffany Shoesmith Tiffany Shoesmith

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    Thank you for your review Mel and your recommendation of Tiffany. 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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    Karen

    Family Law

    Karen

    Thank you so much for your support and service on completing my mums power of attorney. The reception staff always pleasant and helpful 😀 Sophie, we could not have done this without you. From all the family and mum. Irene Shaw we thank you 😊 🙏

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    legal expert Sophie Nicholson Sophie Nicholson

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    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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    4.8 /5 740 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm for expertise across family, employment, property, commercial, probate, wills, notary and litigation work. Reviewers value clear, practical legal advice, strong technical knowledge and efficient, results‑focused handling of complex or sensitive matters. Frequently noted soft skills include responsiveness, professionalism, compassion, patience and clear communication; clients report being kept informed, reassured and well supported throughout. The firm is described as trustworthy, fair‑priced and client‑focused, with staff who are friendly, approachable and attentive to detail.

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      professional service
      friendly staff
      thorough advice
      responsive handling
      compassionate support
      efficient process
      trustworthy pricing
      attention to detail

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      Russell Bernstein

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      Dispute Resolution

      Asim Din

      Outstanding support and advice on what was a very sensitive matter. Asim’s strategy and advice from the outset was spot-on and his ongoing support was invaluable. I cannot recommend Asim highly enough.

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      Dear Russell Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was a positive one. Delivering a high standard of service is something we take pride in, and it is always encouraging to receive such feedback. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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      James Collinge

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      Commercial Property

      Couldn’t recommend highly enough!

      I used Tom at Butcher & Barlow to negotiate a commercial lease on our new premises. Despite numerous obstacles, delays and timeline pressure he responded to every email and returned every phone call within 24 hours. His guidance remained calm and resolute throughout which gave me a lot of confidence with an unfamiliar process. He was trustworthy and fair priced. So much so I have now used the company's services for will writing and employment law.

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      legal expert Tom Jones Tom Jones

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      Thank you for leaving your review James. We are very pleased that your experience of Tom and of our Firm was so satisfactory; Tom 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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      Paul Turner

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      Employment

      Contract

      I am very pleased with the advice that I had been given, listened to everything I said, very polite.

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      legal expert Mohammed Balal Mohammed Balal

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      Thank you for your review Paul. 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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      Hazel M Greenwood

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Highly Satisfied with all Aspects of the Legal Process.

      From the beginning of the process to completion and archiving highly impressed. Involved highly professional competency which was evident from the beginning.

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      legal expert Samuel Mark Dale Samuel Mark Dale

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      Thank you for your review Hazel. 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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      Dean Macdermott

      Verified
      Employment

      Excellent service and advice from Mohammed and Maizey.

      I recently used Butcher and Barlow Solicitors for an employment settlement agreement, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Mohammed and Maizey. They were prompt, professional, and took the time to explain everything I needed to know in a clear and straightforward way. The whole process was handled quickly and efficiently, making what could have been a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I would definitely recommend Mohammed and Maizey, and Butcher and Barlow Solicitors, to anyone needing advice or assistance with employment-related matters.

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      legal expert Mohammed Balal Mohammed Balal

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      Thank you for your review Dean and your recommendation of Mo and Maizey. 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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      SAM TAYLOR

      Housing & Property

      SAM

      We have used Butcher & Barlow to buy our new house and as first time buyers they have been great at explaining the whole process and also keeping us in the loop. We didnt feel the need to chase for updates as we knew they were working hard to get our house sorted and gave us plenty of updates when we did ask as we were unsure mainly due to the sellers. Thank you to Amanda, Freya and Megan for your help with this process and being so patient when we know our process was not the easiest.

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      legal expert Amanda O'Hare Amanda O'Hare

      Dear Sam, 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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      Rob

      Family Law

      Rob

      Very professional. My case was dealt with quickly and efficiently with no unnecessary paperwork. Would highly recommend.

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      legal expert Claire Damaris Jackson Claire Damaris Jackson

      Thank you for your review Rob. 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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      Louise BONNAR-WHITEHEAD

      Notary

      Louise

      Samuel Dale was nothing short of brilliantly helpful, accommodating and knowledgable. He was quick to respond and guided us to get to a conclusion very quickly. He even did a home visit. We highly recommend him.

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      legal expert Samuel Mark Dale Samuel Mark Dale

      Thank you for your review Louise. 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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      Hazel

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Hazel

      I cannot fault the service or the professional approach from this firm of solicitors in particular Mr Sam Dale who dealt with my legal problem efficiently and with a personal touch that I found the whole process was brilliantly handled for me. I highly recommend without hesitation.

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      legal expert Samuel Mark Dale Samuel Mark Dale

      Thank you for your review Hazel. 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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      Martin Buckenham

      Employment

      Martin

      Mohammed at Butcher & Barlow has been a tremendous help in my employment case. Fantastic to deal with, great communication and a pleasure to talk with, very thorough answering my questions. Will certainly be using Butcher & Barlow again in the future.

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      legal expert Mohammed Balal Mohammed Balal

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Dear Martin Thank you for your review. 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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