McHale & Co Solicitors

0161 928 3848

Legal services provided by McHale & Co Solicitors for business and private clients. We pride ourselves on our ‘can do’ approach to our clients’ needs and our ability to offer support and advice.

Also known as - McHale & Co Solicitors, Waldron & Schofield Solicitors, J Arnold Hancock & Co, Sedgwick Legal

Address
19-21 High Street
Altrincham
Greater Manchester
WA14 1QP
0161 928 3848
mchaleandco.co.uk/

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Available lawyers at McHale & Co Solicitors

Richard Farnhill

4.9 out of 5

(25)

Private Client Project Manager

Phillippa Holcroft

Susie Roberts

Paul Fitton

Kamil Tomaszewski

Stephanie Mellor

Alastair Chiswell

Joy Marshall

Jessica Senior

Joanne Daly

Specialist Conveyancer

Luke Dykes

Paul Brocklehurst

Catherine McCrindle

Grace Kennedy

Richard Bate

Zakkiya Azad

Bareeyah Tariq

Cristian Cernodolea

Emma Taylor

James Fagan

Jess Chappell

Kate Higgins

Lindsay Harris

Lindsey Britland

Madeleine Dennehy

Michaela McDonald

Nicola Nolan

Nimish Patel

Paul Carroll

Chartered Legal Executive

Roberto Lavorini

Victoria Richardson

How McHale & Co Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 99%

National Average

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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of McHale & Co Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using McHale & Co Solicitors . These questions include:

Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 8%

Overpriced 2%

About Right 89%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 99%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used McHale & Co Solicitors and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how McHale & Co Solicitors compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%

No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that McHale & Co Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 6

374th / 4548

Company & Commercial

1st / 4

332nd / 4333

Housing & Property

1st / 5

382nd / 4228

Family Law

1st / 5

611th / 3834

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 5

181st / 3483

Commercial Property

1st / 5

282nd / 3294

Employment

1st / 3

406th / 3083

Regulations

1st / 3

186th / 2535

Personal Injury

1st / 10

183rd / 2354

Crime/ Criminal Defence

1st / 2

214th / 2097

Professional Negligence

1st / 2

183rd / 1187

IT & Intellectual Property

1st / 1

135th / 1049

Dispute Resolution

1st / 3

236th / 1035

Clinical Negligence

1st / 7

148th / 940

Driving offences

1st / 1

130th / 374

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

435
Very Good

5
Average

0
Poor

2
Awful

2

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Company & Commercial

Matter Type:

Debt Recovery

ATD

April 30, 2025

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Company & Commercial - Debt Recovery- First Class Service

We worked with McHale&Co on a challenging debt recovery case involving a court dispute with a local authority. Their team’s expertise in company and commercial law was impressive, and they guided us through the process with professionalism and clarity, ensuring a resolution in our favour.

A special thanks to the paralegal team, particularly Olivia, who was incredibly helpful and always available to assist with updates and answer questions.
I highly recommend their services and would definitely work with them again.

Lawyer named in this review:
Paul Fitton

Paul Fitton

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Anonymous

April 30, 2025

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Amendments to Will

Richard helped with amendments to my Will. I was really happy with how a delicate situation was handled.

Lawyer named in this review:
Richard Farnhill

Richard Farnhill

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Anonymous

April 17, 2025

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McHale & Co dealt with us in a friendly and professional manner.

Very efficient with clear explanations and instructions. We would definitely recommend this firm of solicitors.

Lawyer named in this review:
Catherine McCrindle

Catherine McCrindle

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 22 April, 2025:

Thank you for your great feedback. We're glad you found our service clear and efficient, and truly appreciate the recommendation.

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Robert

April 16, 2025

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Grant of Probate

Used this company as needed probate for my late mother's estate. Once we had provided all relevant information to them,it was dealt with really quickly. I would highly recommend, friendly, helpful ,polite and professional throughout. Thanks to Grace especially.

Lawyer named in this review:
Grace Kennedy

Grace Kennedy

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 22 April, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, Robert. We're glad Grace and the team could assist you efficiently during such a difficult time. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

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Piotr

April 09, 2025

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Highly recommend

Kamil is aways available for his customers. He responds quickly and with proffesionall manner. I have never had any comminication issues. Highly recommend solicitor as well as whole team from McHale &Co.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kamil Tomaszewski

Kamil Tomaszewski

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 14 April, 2025:

Thank you for your fantastic review, Piotr. We're glad Kamil and the team could provide prompt and professional service. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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julie

April 08, 2025

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Management Buy Out

I found Kam at McHale & Co very professional, he responded to any queries straight away and kept me in the loop every step of the way. The MBO was a stressful time for me but I knew I was in safe hands and Kam would get the job done in time.

I would not hesitate recommending McHale & Co.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kamil Tomaszewski

Kamil Tomaszewski

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 11 April, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, Julie! We're delighted to hear that Kam provided such excellent service during your Management Buy Out. We're glad to know you felt supported throughout the process, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!

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Personal Injury

Matter Type:

Accidents In Public Places

janet

April 04, 2025

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Accident Claim

In 2023 I had a fall causing a bad break to my wrist. The service provided by Malcolm and Adam has been exceptional. Although my case has taken two years to conclude, Malcolm and Adam made it a lot less stressful and reassured me along the way with their professionalism and genuine caring approach. Everything was explained fully and no question was left unanswered.

My case has now come to a close with a very good and deserving outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend this Company. You will be in good hands.

Thank you again Malcolm and Adam

Lawyers named in this review:
Adam Horner Malcolm Horner

Adam Horner

Malcolm Horner

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 07 April, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, Janet. We're so glad Malcolm and Adam could support you through your case and help achieve a positive outcome. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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Mieszkanie

March 30, 2025

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5/5, really!

I registered on this website specifically to leave a positive review for Luke , which speaks to how highly I value his work.

I’ve worked with Luke on two separate property purchases, and he has been exceptional every time. In addition to handling the transactions, he was also my go-to person for advice before making offers—and that happened numerous times.

I was genuinely surprised to learn that, as of early 2025, Luke is still a trainee solicitor. His level of professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail far exceeds that of many senior solicitors I’ve encountered. He is proactive, highly responsive, and consistently provides clear, well-thought-out advice, no matter the complexity of the situation.

If this is the standard he’s delivering as a trainee, I can only imagine how outstanding he’ll be as a fully qualified solicitor. Highly recommended!

Lawyer named in this review:
Luke Dykes

Luke Dykes

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 02 April, 2025:

Thank you for your incredible feedback. We're thrilled to hear how highly you value Luke’s professionalism and dedication. He truly goes above and beyond, and we appreciate your recommendation!

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Louise

March 27, 2025

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Outstanding service with absolutely perfect management of the case.

The service provided by Phillippa Holcroft was faultless. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was explained fully with 100% clarity. All difficulties, caused by others in the chain, were resolved with Phillippa’s upmost commitment and diligence.

Lawyer named in this review:
Phillippa Holcroft

Phillippa Holcroft

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 31 March, 2025:

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Louise! We're thrilled to hear that Phillippa provided such dedicated and clear support throughout your residential conveyancing matter. We truly appreciate your recognition of her efforts!

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Probate

Barbara Thompson

March 24, 2025

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I was very happy with everything

Richard has done new Wills, Powers of Attorney and a Deed of Variation for me. I am more than happy with everything he has done for me.

Lawyer named in this review:
Richard Farnhill

Richard Farnhill

Richard Farnhill from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:

Thank you Barbara. It was a pleasure helping with your matter.

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April 28, 2025

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Excellent Service and Communication
I had a fantastic experience with McHale & Co. Paul handled my case with great professionalism, and the communication throughout was outstanding. He kept me updated at every stage, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for his support and highly recommend McHale & Co to anyone needing legal help!

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 01 May, 2025:

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience and that Paul’s professionalism and clear communication made the process smooth and stress-free for you. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can assist you again in the future!

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Edward

April 27, 2025

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Edward

It was a great experience working with Rofaida White and Luke Dykes of McHale and Co during the purchase process of our By-to-Let property.
Their professionalism and guidance were superb from start to finish.

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 01 May, 2025:

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Edward. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience working with Rofaida and Luke on your Buy-to-Let property purchase. Your recognition of their professionalism and guidance means a lot to us, and we’re pleased the process went smoothly for you. Wishing you every success with your new property, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future if needed!

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Mieszkanie

March 30, 2025

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Mieszkanie

I rarely leave reviews—when I do, it's either because I'm extremely dissatisfied or extremely satisfied with a service. In this case, it's the latter. I had the pleasure of working with Luke Dykes during my property purchase in the UK, and I can’t recommend him enough. He is highly proactive, incredibly responsive, and always on point with his advice. Throughout the process, he provided clear, timely guidance and went above and beyond to navigate challenges. If you need a solicitor who is efficient, knowledgeable, and truly committed to his clients, Luke is the one to go to.

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 02 April, 2025:

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, Miekszkanie. We're delighted to hear that Luke provided such exceptional service and support throughout your property purchase. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

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Commercial Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Tomasz

March 10, 2025

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Tomasz

(Translated by Google) I would like to sincerely thank Ms. Nicole Frankiewicz who handled the purchase of the property for our company. I would also like to thank Ms. Katarzyna Kot-Herbert and Ms. Ilona Lis who made every effort to ensure that the process of purchasing the house was quick and efficient. I would like to thank the McHALE & CO Solicitors for their help and support.

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Chciałbym bardzo serdecznie podziękować Pani Nicole Frankiewicz która prowadziła sprawę zakupu nieruchomości dla naszej firmy. Dziękuję również Pani Katarzynie Kot-Herbert oraz Pani Ilonie Lis które dołożyły wszelkich starań aby proces zakupu domu przebiegł szybko i sprawnie. Dziękuję bardzo kancelarii McHALE & CO solicitors za okazaną pomoc i wsparcie.

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 14 March, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, Tomasz. We're delighted to hear that Nicole, Katarzyna, and Ilona provided you with a smooth and efficient property purchase experience. We appreciate your trust in McHale & Co Solicitors.

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Bartosz

March 08, 2025

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Bartosz

Excellent service from McHale & Co Solicitors. Their responsiveness and professionalism made my property purchase process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing expert legal support.

A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 11 March, 2025:

Thank you for your kind review, Bartosz. We're delighted to hear that our team made your property purchase smooth and stress-free. We appreciate your recommendation!

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