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

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

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Forbes Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
95%
Success
Rate
95%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

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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Forbes Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% 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.

Rankings by area of expertise

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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Opening hours

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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4.8 /5 21 Reviews
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What clients say about Forbes Solicitors LLP

The firm is praised for expertise across immigration, criminal defence, personal injury, family, conveyancing, wills & probate, commercial and employment law, and complex litigation. Clients value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, thoroughness and technical knowledge. Empathy, compassion and reassurance during stressful matters, plus responsiveness, patience and practical, jargon‑free explanations, are repeatedly highlighted. Reviewers also commend courtroom presence, persistence, attention to detail and a client‑focused, approachable manner that delivers successful outcomes and builds trust.

clear communication
professional service
knowledgeable team
responsive staff
empathetic approach
successful outcomes
attentive updates
friendly manner
efficient process
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anonymous

Personal Injury

Witnessing and certifying documents

I needed a legal document signature to be quickly witnessed and certified. I rang up Forbes in Blackburn, who said I could come in same day. Lisa sorted it out for me quickly and without fuss. Most solicitors are pre-occupied with their hourly charge rate. Forbes Blackburn are interested in helping their customers. Thanks...

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Lisa was able to assist you quickly and efficiently at our Blackburn office. It’s great to know you had a smooth and supportive experience with us, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your comments.

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Paul Taylor

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Ashley's service

Ashley not only brings expertise but a fun personality to what can be a dry subject area despite its importance. Ashley returns all emails and phone calls promptly and does what he says which unfortunately is almost non existent in the professional services sector these days. I have referred him to many of my own clients which is testament to my view of him and his service.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear Ashley’s expertise and approachable style made a difference, and we truly appreciate your referrals.

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Ian

Housing & Property

Above and beyond

We cannot thank Natalie Rossall enough for all of her advice and guidance during the sale of our property. Nothing was to much trouble. She made the process a lot smoother and less stressful. She dealt with an issue we had quickly and effectively even when her senior colleagues were unable to be of assistance. She kept us informed at every stage. We can't thank her enough.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear Natalie provided such helpful support throughout your sale and helped make the process smoother and less stressful. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to her.

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Russell Gallagher

Housing & Property

Purchase and Sale

Forbes deliver a personalised service. The app makes things easy, but the team assigned to our sale and purchase where always on hand and contactable to chat through all matters big or small. They understood our situation and provided regular updates with good levels of information.I have, and will continue to recommend Forbes moving forward! Thanks Abi, Sara, Ellie and the whole team! Russell & Holly

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found the service personal and supportive throughout your sale and purchase, and that the team were always available to help and keep you updated. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to Abi, Sara, Ellie and the wider team.

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Angela

Housing & Property

Great experience from start to finish!

We have recently used Forbes Solicitors for our sale and purchase transactions. The service from start to finish was excellent and Natalie kept us up to date throughout both transactions regularly. The app was super easy to use and follow, meaning we were kept well informed with every step. We would definitely recommend Forbes Solicitors to anyone! Thank you to Natalie, Abigail and Jennifer for all your hard work - fantastic team!

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Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted you had such a positive experience and that Natalie, along with Abigail and Jennifer, were able to support you throughout your sale and purchase. We’re also pleased to hear you found our app easy to use. Thank you for recommending Forbes Solicitors.

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Fatheen

Notary

Fatheen

Friendly staff, and professional. Came here to get a couple of documents notarized. Make sure that you bring all you documents that you need processed or else you have to end up paying more if you need to visit next time

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Thank you for the great 5* review :)

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4.9 /5 1312 Reviews
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What clients say about Forbes Solicitors LLP

The firm is praised for expertise across immigration, criminal defence, personal injury, family, conveyancing, wills & probate, commercial and employment law, and complex litigation. Clients value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, thoroughness and technical knowledge. Empathy, compassion and reassurance during stressful matters, plus responsiveness, patience and practical, jargon‑free explanations, are repeatedly highlighted. Reviewers also commend courtroom presence, persistence, attention to detail and a client‑focused, approachable manner that delivers successful outcomes and builds trust.

clear communication
professional service
knowledgeable team
responsive staff
empathetic approach
successful outcomes
attentive updates
friendly manner
efficient process
courtroom presence

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Personal Injury

Compensation

We cannot thank John Bennett at Forbes Solicitors enough for the excellent service he provided throughout our accident compensation claim. From our first conversation to the successful conclusion of our case, John was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive. He kept us informed at every stage, always returned our calls and emails promptly, and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. His dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome gave us complete confidence throughout the process. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of our claim and truly appreciate all of John's hard work. We would not hesitate to recommend John Bennett to anyone looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and caring solicitor. Thank you again for everything.

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Commercial lease

Pleased with the outcome. Although very lengthy process was kept in the loop and progress of proceedings. Due diligence was met with my best interests at heart. Legal jargon somewhat daunting to get through but Kate was always open for discussion and queries or explanations.

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Jessica

Good communication brilliant service helped with my case

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anonymous

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Amazing

From the moment we meet at the police station when i got arrested she advised about everything what i need to know and to do. Cant thank her enough. Higly recommanded.

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Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased to hear that our team provided clear advice and support from the very beginning. We appreciate your recommendation and your feedback.

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Kitty was an amazing solicitor to my boyfriend! She was always there and answered any questions we had at anytime. I couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor for him than her!! She definitely is amazing at her job and very professional. She was also a very friendly solicitor so no matter what we felt comfortable being around her. I would 100% recommend kitty to anyone that needs a solicitor!

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Kitty provided professional, friendly, and supportive assistance throughout the process. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

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Aleem Mahmood

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Aleem

Graeme Parkinson thank you so much super friendly staff gave me great advice and we got a good result I highly recommend Graeme Parkinson got me through a difficult time the firm kept me informed and communicated with me efficiently

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Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that Graeme and the team provided friendly support, clear communication, and expert advice during a difficult time. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Graeme. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Forbes Solicitors.

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Precious Valentina Omitoyin

Clinical Negligence

Precious

Leonie Millard was very professional and very good. If you want to use Forbes Solicitors for medical negligence and claim, ask for Leonie Millard and Isobel Reed. They are very good!

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Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Leonie and Isobel provided you with such professional support throughout your medical negligence claim. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with them both. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Forbes Solicitors.

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phil

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 ELEC LTD

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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Victoria Beech

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Victoria

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Simon Gretton, a partner in the crime department, who oversaw my case from the outset. Even though the situation was incredibly difficult and, realistically, the prospects were limited, Simon approached everything with professionalism, honesty, and a calm, steady confidence that I found hugely reassuring. Throughout the process, Simon was clear, direct, and transparent about what I could expect, while still doing everything possible to steer the case toward the best achievable outcome. His experience was evident in the way he assessed the situation, guided me through each stage, and ensured every detail was carefully considered. What made an especially meaningful difference was the way Simon used his dry, well timed humour to lift my spirits during some very dark and stressful moments. Those moments of lightness helped me stay grounded and reminded me I wasn’t going through it alone — something I genuinely appreciated more than I can express. After months of uncertainty, having someone with Simon’s expertise, candour, and human touch managing my case made a significant difference. I felt listened to, supported, and properly represented at every stage. I am truly grateful for his time, commitment, and guidance. I would not hesitate to recommend Simon Gretton to anyone in need of experienced, straightforward, and highly capable legal representation.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased Simon was able to support and reassure you during a difficult time. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we’ll be sure to pass on your comments.

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