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1 Balloon Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 4BE

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Forbes Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

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

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Forbes Solicitors LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Forbes Solicitors LLP
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Forbes Solicitors LLP
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Forbes Solicitors LLP

Description

We offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally.

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Forbes Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Forbes Solicitors LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Forbes Solicitors LLP
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Forbes Solicitors LLP
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Forbes Solicitors LLP

Description

We offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally.

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

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

1 Balloon Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 4BE

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4.9 /5 42 Reviews
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What clients say about Forbes Solicitors LLP

Clients praise the firm for expertise across medical negligence, personal injury, criminal defence, family law, wills & probate, conveyancing, commercial and employment matters. Reviewers value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, thoroughness and strong technical knowledge. Empathy, compassion and sensitivity in difficult or emotional cases are repeatedly highlighted, alongside responsiveness, reliability and practical, jargon‑free explanations. Clients also appreciate tenacity, creativity in problem‑solving, honesty about prospects and costs, and a personable, approachable manner that builds confidence and trust.

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Mark Bretherton

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Mr Mark Bretherton

Very Professional, explained everything that needed to be done to end my dispute and executed this fast and efficiently .I was recommended to this firm by a friend then allocated to the right team of Tom Howcroft and Rebecca Jack and i am very grateful to them both for the service provided .

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Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that Tom and Rebecca provided a professional, efficient service and kept you well informed throughout your matter. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback to them both. Thank you for choosing Forbes and for your recommendation.

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Sophie Bell-Carr

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Personal Injury

Supportive Service

I have worked on a claim with Lisa Atkinson for the last 2 and a half years. It was a long and drawn out process due to the company we were claiming from denying all liability. Throughout the whole process she has been informative, professional and kind. She has always explained each stage and why we had to do it. We eventually settled out of court, just prior to the court case. She has always been completely open with fees and has never complained at the ridiculous amount of questions that I asked on a monthly basis! Thank you so much for helping me through this and getting the outcome I desired. I would genuinely recommend Forbes to any of my friends.

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Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that Lisa provided informative, professional, and supportive guidance throughout your claim. We understand how challenging a lengthy case can be, and we're pleased that Lisa was able to help you achieve a positive outcome while keeping you informed every step of the way. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your feedback with Lisa.

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Stephen shorrock

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Family Law

Court case

My experience was the worst i have been though yet but the help from gill carr and hollie made my case alot better she made sure i know everything i need to know from the start to the end i would like to say a massive thank you for your support and telling me i can get though this and not to gave up because i will win in the end and she was right i did win thanks to her and her team thank you so much

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that Gill, Hollie, and the team were able to support you throughout your case and keep you informed and reassured from start to finish. It’s great to know you achieved a positive outcome, and we’ll be sure to pass on your thanks.

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Amazing

Gill has been such an amazing person throughout my court proceedings, without her I would of struggled an awful lot , she was up front about the likely outcome and told me to prepare myself for it , which I did and even though it was hard it was the right outcome, I would highly recommend Forbes to anyone

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Thank you so much for your feedback! We're so glad Gill could support you throughout your court proceedings and provide clear, honest guidance. It's great to hear the outcome, while difficult, was the right one. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re here for any future legal needs.

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Commercial Property

Great Support

Danielle was very helpful with process and engaging with the other solicitors to bring the project to a close.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear Danielle was helpful throughout the process and proactive in working with the other solicitors to bring the matter to a successful conclusion. Much appreciated.

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phil parkinson

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From start to finish, the service I received was professional, efficient, and reassuring. A special thank you to Simon and Ian, who were both knowledgeable, approachable, and always willing to take the time to explain everything clearly throughout the process. What really stood out was the level of communication and attention to detail. Every query was dealt with promptly, and I always felt informed and supported. It’s clear that Forbes Solicitors have built an excellent team, as every member of staff I dealt with was friendly, professional, and genuinely committed to achieving the best outcome for their clients. If you’re looking for experienced solicitors, legal advice, conveyancing services, dispute resolution, employment law support, personal injury claims, family law assistance, or general legal services, I would have no hesitation in recommending Forbes Solicitors. Their professionalism, expertise, and client-focused approach make them one of the best law firms I have dealt with. Thank you again to Simon, Ian, and the entire Forbes team for your outstanding service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our service professional, efficient, and reassuring throughout. We will be sure to pass on your comments to Simon and Ian, who will be pleased to know their support and guidance made a positive difference.

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SSH

My company had some problems getting paid off of a client for some subcontracting works done at Christmas time. I spoke with Michael Swan at Forbes on the phone and after a small fee he had written up the legal document to ensure the client paid within a set time frame… the letter never even made the mail box. 4 and a half hours later they had settled the invoice in full on the same day after nearly 4 months of myself requesting payment. 100% recommend if you are having problems with payments then Michael is the man to speak too. What an amazing results after being owed thousands for nearly 4 months.

Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We’re delighted Michael was able to help resolve the matter so quickly and achieve a positive outcome for you. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Forbes Solicitors, and we wish you and your business all the very best moving forward.

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Matt Wainwright (FSFP)

Matt

Shocking and deeply disappointing experience. This firm instructed bailiffs to collect a debt from a charity that did not owe the money. Despite this being made clear, they were apparently content for the money to be taken while individuals connected with the situation were going through counselling. For a professional legal firm, this behaviour shows a worrying lack of care, diligence, and basic compassion. Solicitors should be ensuring the right party is being pursued for a debt, not allowing enforcement action against organisations that have no responsibility for it. Very concerning conduct and not what you would expect from a regulated profession.

Thank you for your review – as you are aware we have been in correspondence with yourself for a number of months about money you owe us for work you instructed us on. You agreed the money was outstanding and still did not pay. A payment plan was agreed by you but no payments were made. The correct party was served and the bailiffs attended at the correct registered office. You continually engaged with us in relation to the debt and agreed it was owed. I reiterate our position remains that this was a valid debt due to our firm and that the debt was established. We were entitled to instruct enforcement agents on our behalf to recover the said debt and an enforcement writ was issued. Subsequently, valid enforcement action was taken. There is no evidence to suggest that the actions of the enforcement were invalid or illegal and our view remains is that the actions taken were valid and justified. Prior to the visit by the bailiffs, ample opportunity had been provided to demonstrate third-party occupation and ownership of assets. Finally, with regard to people being present going through counselling, these circumstances were taken into account by the bailiffs and avoided rooms where this was possible, kept disruption to a minimum and no discussions were conducted in front of third parties.

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Clients praise the firm for expertise across medical negligence, personal injury, criminal defence, family law, wills & probate, conveyancing, commercial and employment matters. Reviewers value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, thoroughness and strong technical knowledge. Empathy, compassion and sensitivity in difficult or emotional cases are repeatedly highlighted, alongside responsiveness, reliability and practical, jargon‑free explanations. Clients also appreciate tenacity, creativity in problem‑solving, honesty about prospects and costs, and a personable, approachable manner that builds confidence and trust.

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Andrew burgess

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My experience with Forbes

I used forbes due to brilliant service previously from a solicitor who made me feel very comfortable and most importantly heard, and listened to. I never ever felt judged ironically, and they were brilliant with my family. This time round I had a different solicitor, and the exact treatment was provided once again. Listened to, understood, information on the case was clearly explained, honesty, professional. 10/10 once again. Big thank you to Toby.

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Martyn Slater

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Fantastic with Gorbes

The service we have had from Ashley has been superb! He went through everything in great detail putting us in an informed position to make an informed choice! 👍

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Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear Ashley provided such detailed and helpful support. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback.

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Nicola Winkley

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Personal Injury

Lisa Atkinson- compensation

I contacted Forbes solicitors after my sun recieved a burn to his chest while at nursery, due to my son's SEND needs i didn't remove him from the nursery as he only had a year left before starting school , Lisa talked me through the process of claiming compensation for him which he could then access once he's 18 years old. Throughout this process Lisa has kept me up to date with everything that has been going on and remained professional and understanding throughout, she even managed to claim more than we expected to receive in relation to my son's compensation which was a credit to her hard work and dedication. Thank you Lisa !

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Lisa provided such professional, understanding, and dedicated support throughout your son's claim. We're pleased she was able to achieve a positive outcome for your family, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We wish you and your son all the very best for the future.

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Housing & Property

Exceptionally speedy & effecient

The process was made super easy by Forbes, they were able to get everything done for us faster than our required deadline and they required no chasing and were very timely with all our requests.

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Forbes could make the process smooth and deliver everything ahead of your deadline. We appreciate your kind words.

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Dave Palffy

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Clinical Negligence

Excellent and compassionate service throughout a difficult case

My case was a medical negligence claim relating to my late mother, which was naturally a very difficult and emotional process for our family. Leonie and her team were excellent throughout. Leonie was always understanding and empathetic, communicated clearly and kept me fully informed at every stage. She took the time to explain the process, make sure I understood the possible outcomes and ensured that I always knew where we stood with the case. As a result of Leonie’s tireless commitment, hard work and professionalism, we were able to reach a fair settlement, and we are extremely happy with the outcome. We are incredibly grateful to Leonie and her team for everything they have done for us. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.

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Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that Leonie and her team were able to support you and your family through such a difficult time. Your feedback on Leonie’s empathy, communication and dedication means a great deal, and we are pleased we were able to achieve a positive outcome for you. We wish you and your family all the very best for the future.

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Aggie Mum

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Aggie

I have been very pleased with the service I have received from Forbes Solicitors, particularly from Lucy and Imogen, who have been assisting me with a property sale dispute. Both have been extremely professional, friendly and approachable throughout. They have taken the time to listen to my concerns, explain matters clearly and keep me informed throughout the process. I have always felt that my situation was being handled with care and professionalism. It has been reassuring to have such supportive and knowledgeable people dealing with what has been a difficult and stressful matter. I really appreciate their help and the way they have handled my case so far. I would happily recommend Forbes Solicitors, and especially Lucy and Imojean, to anyone looking for professional, approachable and supportive legal assistance. Aggie

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Thank you, Aggie, for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that Lucy and Imogen have supported you so well throughout this matter. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we wish you all the best moving forward.

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John Maddocks

Wills, Trusts & Probate

John

John Lambe acted for me in resolving a dispute with my late Father's estate. He took the time to understand the circumstances under which my Father signed the Will. At all times he was friendly, supportive and pragmatic. He has a vast knowledge of contentious probate, access to an exceptional Barrister, and together they were able to help me understand the complexities of the laws relating to my case. Navigating through such a difficult time was made much easier by having John in my corner. The right result was achieved and I would whole heartedly recommend Forbes to anyone in the position of having to contest a Will.

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Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that John provided the support, expertise and clear guidance you needed during a difficult time. Achieving the right outcome for our clients is always our priority, and we're pleased we could assist you through the process. We wish you all the best for the future.

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Amrit Panesar

Amrit

Communication and correspondence has been outstandin,so very happy.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear you're happy with the communication and correspondence provided. Thankyou for choosing Forbes.

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Paul Brittain

Paul

Disgrace of a firm, these solicitors where chosen to act on behalf of together housing association in regards to selling my share of my shared ownership property, essentially just the middle man from my buyers solicitors and my solicitor. Whole process took 5 months because response times where nothing short of a disgrace. Case handler Claire wouldn’t speak to me because I wasn’t the client even tho I was having to pay the final bill so surely I am the client? So after 5 months of very poor service they then had the cheek to send me a bill of £2775 and my buyer a bill of around £700!! For doing literally nothing! They were just the middle man!! I paid my other 2 solicitors just over that total amount combined who had to do all the usual conveyancing bits and pieces. I had to ask my solicitor to double check that Claire hadn’t fell onto a calculator and just thought “that’ll do” £2775!!? Wow When challenged on the amount the response was a snapshot of some small print in my shared ownership lease stating a charge of up to 1.5% or some croc and bull, so basically they charged that because they can. So thanks for robbing me blind and thanks again for a terrible service. Stay well clear of Forbes

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Lee Mckay

Lee

Where do I start from being to end incompetent told witness statement wasn't inprotent by a teenager collage girl working there very little confidence in my barrister changing statements without in informing me ..on day off trial no evidence prosecution approach my barrister asking if id take a less charge...wow must think I was guilty of a crime..I'm 100% they are in bed with the prosecution STAY CLEAR OF THIS SOLICITORS IF YOU NOT WILL GO TO PRISON

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