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McAlister Family Law

4 Castle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LZ

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4 Castle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LZ

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McAlister Family Law is a specialist legal practice by Beyond Law Group. Clients choose McAlister Family Law for our expertise, legal excellence and innovative approach to family law. We can help you whether you are seeking to protect your assets, looking for your fair share or are wanting assistance with any other divorce or child-related dispute. Our focus is always on success and delivering the best possible results for you and your family. Fighting for fairness is what we do. Our partners are highly respected both by clients and fellow professionals and are top ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers, the top guides to the legal profession in the UK.

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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

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McAlister Family Law are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to McAlister Family Law

Description

McAlister Family Law is a specialist legal practice by Beyond Law Group. Clients choose McAlister Family Law for our expertise, legal excellence and innovative approach to family law. We can help you whether you are seeking to protect your assets, looking for your fair share or are wanting assistance with any other divorce or child-related dispute. Our focus is always on success and delivering the best possible results for you and your family. Fighting for fairness is what we do. Our partners are highly respected both by clients and fellow professionals and are top ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers, the top guides to the legal profession in the UK.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

4 Castle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LZ

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The firm specialises in family law, including divorce, child arrangements and Hague Convention cases, demonstrating deep legal knowledge, strategic planning and meticulous attention to detail. Clients value clear, prompt communication, responsiveness and reliability. Soft skills repeatedly praised include compassion, empathy, reassurance, calmness under pressure, humour to ease stress, approachability and genuine care. The team is described as professional, proactive and hardworking, instilling confidence and achieving positive outcomes while making difficult situations more manageable.

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The firm specialises in family law, including divorce, child arrangements and Hague Convention cases, demonstrating deep legal knowledge, strategic planning and meticulous attention to detail. Clients value clear, prompt communication, responsiveness and reliability. Soft skills repeatedly praised include compassion, empathy, reassurance, calmness under pressure, humour to ease stress, approachability and genuine care. The team is described as professional, proactive and hardworking, instilling confidence and achieving positive outcomes while making difficult situations more manageable.

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Alex

Family Law

Couldn’t have asked for better representation.

I cannot recommend Paul highly enough. From the very beginning, he was professional, supportive, and genuinely caring. Going to court was something I was incredibly anxious about, but he put me at ease every step of the way. His calm, reassuring approach gave me so much confidence, and he explained everything clearly so I always knew what to expect. In court, he was outstanding—knowledgeable, approachable, and incredibly supportive—which made what could have been a very stressful experience feel so much easier. I am truly grateful for all of his hard work, dedication, and guidance throughout my case. If you're looking for a family law solicitor who is compassionate, highly skilled, and will support you every step of the way, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

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Ben white

Family Law

Impeccable timing

Was going through a really tough experience contacted Paul out of hours and was there to help in my time of need couldn't be more chuffed to have has him and Lottie with my case! Thank you!

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Hi Ben, having both Paul and Lottie on your side to help navigate the storm clearly made all the difference, and we couldn't be happier that you got the support you deserved. Thank you so much for sharing this, Ben!

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SB

Family Law

Outstanding Service

After being let down by our initial solicitor we were apprehensive however from the moment we met Melissa she made us feel confident, reassured and were able to regain control. She was highly professional in all aspects and quickly understood the complexities of our case. Her attention to detail when reviewing our evidence was impressive and she had a clear strategy from the off. Her legal knowledge of family law was highly impressive and she helped us understand the process every step of the way. We had direct contact via telephone and email with Melissa throughout the proceedings and she always responded promptly. Her approach was direct and assertive when needed which assisted in obtaining our desired outcome for us, much earlier than we expected. Melissa shown compassion at a difficult and sensitive time for us and her friendly approach was appreciated throughout. We would highly recommend Melissa and McAlister Family Law to anybody seeking quality expert family legal advice and would definitely use them again if needed.

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It can be incredibly daunting to start over with a new firm when you've been let down before, but we are absolutely delighted that Melissa was able to turn things around for you so quickly and successfully. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

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Nichola

Family Law

Brilliant.

I’ve been using Paul now for a couple of months. In this time he has been very open and honest with expectations. He is very knowledgeable about family law and has made us feel at ease and very happy with the outcome up to now. He is very professional and always responds quickly to any issue or questions we have. I trust him totally with my family and would recommend him to anyone I know. He is sympathetic to the struggles parents have,as a father himself he knows how traumatic and difficult situations are for both parents and Especialy the child. This is where his sense of humour comes In he can lighten the stress but is also fierce when it comes to fighting your corner. Thank you Paul for your continued support. And also to Nicola Bradley who has also helped and supported us In the same manor

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Hi Nichola, thank you for taking the time to provide such a comprehensive and positive review of your experience with our firm. We are very pleased to hear that Paul has provided exceptional, professional guidance and achieved satisfactory outcomes for your family up to this point. Thank you for letting us support your family, and we are right here with you as that continued support carries on!

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Mark Palmer

Family Law

Excellent practical advice

Georgina gave us clear advice that was explained in an understandable manner. She was empathetic to our situation but also highlighted the negatives. Highly recommended.

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Thank you for the fantastic feedback, Mark! We are absolutely delighted that Georgina provided clear advice in an easily understandable manner. Thank you so much for your high recommendation, and it was a true pleasure working with you!

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Excellent service and support from all the staff no matter what problems or issues you have they are there for you.

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Kirsty

On 30/07/2019 I was represented by Gillian Bentrand (barrister), she immediately put me at ease. Gillian was very professional and efficient throughout the whole day. I would most definitely recommend her to family and friends. I would also like to thank Anne Jones, Anna Rooney and Nicola Willburn-Shaw. Cannot thank you all enough for your time and effort, I feel so much stronger and confident with your help and support. Thank you once again. I w

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Craig

Even though I wasn’t registered with this solicitors I called for information regarding a family matter. Chris fairhurst contacted me back shortly later and gave some great advice and put me in the right direction. Fantastic help and would highly recommend him. Thanks Chris appreciate your help.

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Louise

Chris Fairhurst was fabulous throughout my long and difficult case. His communication is excellent and made things easy for me to understand and make decisions. Chris is friendly and very approachable he was always on the end of the phone for me to discuss concerns and he reassured me through a very difficult time. His approach in Court is very calm and professional with a great depth of knowledge and expertise. Chris clearly cares about the work he does and shows empathy within in work. With his hard work and dedication we got a positive outcome and my family and myself are extremely grateful to Chris for this. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone facing a difficult Family situation.

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The expertise, empathy and understanding shown by the whole team is outstanding. In particular I cannot recommend Amanda highly enough. First class lawyer.

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