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73 Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1AA

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Forbes Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
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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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.

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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)

73 Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1AA

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5.0 /5 93 Reviews
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What clients say about Forbes Solicitors LLP

Clients praise the firm for specialist expertise across personal injury, medical negligence, employment, family, criminal defence, immigration, conveyancing, commercial/property and wills/LPAs. Reviewers highlight clear, jargon‑free explanations, excellent communication, attention to detail and strong case outcomes. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, approachability, responsiveness, professionalism and reassurance; clients also note pragmatic, client‑focused support, thoroughness and dedication throughout often stressful matters.

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Fantastic

Sarah was a great solicitor, she was very knowledgeable in everything we needed to do, very supportive and approachable. I really glad that I had Sarah has my solicitor it made me feel really comfortable and positive.

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Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that Sarah's knowledge, support, and approachable manner helped make the process a positive and comfortable experience for you. We'll be sure to pass on your kind feedback to her. Thank you for choosing our firm.

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Very friendly and helpful and you get more clear understanding of your case and they give you advices about how you can pursuit your case on your own if you choose to do it on your own or due to financial difficulties.,Ect. And that's good because many firms don't don't give the advices about how to fight your own case by your own due to some circumstances and all that just so that you can keeping coming to them. And I thanks Solicitors for their advices.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the team friendly, helpful, and able to provide clear guidance and practical advice. It’s important to us that clients feel informed about their options. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

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Reassuring and proffessional

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the support and professionalism shown by this firm during what was an extremely difficult and stressful time for me. From the outset, the service I received was both professional and genuinely compassionate. I had found myself in a frightening situation after making a mistake at a particularly challenging point in my life, and I was understandably anxious about the court process and what the outcome might be. Simon handled my case with exceptional care and professionalism. What stood out most was his ability to recognise how overwhelmed I felt and to guide me through the entire process with patience and clarity. At every stage, he took the time to explain what would happen next, ensuring that I understood the procedure and felt reassured rather than intimidated by it. His calm and supportive approach helped me feel far more confident about facing the situation, and his advice and preparation meant that I always knew where I stood. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, the case was handled in the best possible way and ultimately resulted in the best outcome I could have hoped for. I am extremely grateful for the guidance and support I received and would not hesitate to recommend this firm to anyone needing professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate legal representation.

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Thank you for your kind review. We're pleased to hear Simon’s support and professionalism helped you feel reassured during a difficult time. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

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Employment

Best support

Complex case, dealt with the utmost of professionalism. Felt supported throughout the case with very knowledgeable, friendly solicitor.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you felt supported throughout your case and that our team could assist you with professionalism and care. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.

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Top Solicitor

One of the best Solicitors I have ever had, explained everything clearly and gave his advise very well

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Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience and that Martin provided clear guidance and helpful advice.

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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. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

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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Jem

Very professional we actualy used forbes solicitors for my son. Nichola mctear was amazing would highly recommend her. Didnt actually get to court but we got the result we wanted

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Thank you for your positive review Jem, we appreciate your feedback

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Honest realible solicitor highly recommend them

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Thank you for the lovely review Darren!

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Susan

Had cause to require legal help recently and both my husband and myself cannot sing the praises of two individuals, Nichola Mctear and Kitty Shaw, highly enough. Both were very professional and supportive throughout.Can’t thank them enough. We would highly recommend this firm to everyone. Chris and Sue Hartley.

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Thank you for the 5* review Susan!

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Ismail

Very competent and nice friendly staff and my solicitor is very friendly and understanding of our needs for the work that I have entrusted her to do

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Thank you for the great 5* review Ismail!

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Clients praise the firm for specialist expertise across personal injury, medical negligence, employment, family, criminal defence, immigration, conveyancing, commercial/property and wills/LPAs. Reviewers highlight clear, jargon‑free explanations, excellent communication, attention to detail and strong case outcomes. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, approachability, responsiveness, professionalism and reassurance; clients also note pragmatic, client‑focused support, thoroughness and dedication throughout often stressful matters.

Clear explanations
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Empathetic approach
Efficient handling
Attention to detail
Good outcomes
Helpful support

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Sophie Bell-Carr

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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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Stephen and the wider Forbes team have been a trusted source of legal advice and support throughout our dealings. They consistently provide clear, practical and commercially focused guidance, combining strong technical expertise with an ability to explain complex matters in a straightforward and accessible way. What particularly distinguishes Stephen is his ability to provide balanced, pragmatic advice whilst remaining approachable and responsive throughout the process. He takes the time to understand the wider context and objectives behind each matter, ensuring that his guidance is not only legally sound but also practical and aligned to business needs. His professionalism, attention to detail and calm, measured approach inspire confidence, even when dealing with more complex issues. I would not hesitate to recommend Stephen and Forbes to any business or individual seeking high-quality legal support from a team that is both highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

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Excellent Thanks Would Recommend

Fantastic the team at Forbes Solicitors handled my court case with absolute professionalism and achieved a fantastic outcome . They were responsive, clear with their advice, and supported me every step of the way. I'll be eternally grateful Forbes Team was on the case had it gone a different was i was looking at a very lengthy sentence, had I not used Forbes I dread to think of the outcome.

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Property purchase

Kate was very professional from start to finish. She contacted us back each time we had any questions and left no stone unturned. Highly recommend.

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Highly Reccomended

Sam represented me in a recent motoring offence case, and I couldn’t be happier with the service he provided. He was professional throughout and made the entire process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Sam took the time to fully understand my situation, and I genuinely felt that he listened to my concerns and appreciated the circumstances involved. His advice and support gave me confidence at every stage of the case. It was also clear that Sam is highly knowledgeable in his field and well respected within the court. His experience and professionalism were evident throughout the proceedings, which gave me great reassurance during what could otherwise have been a very stressful experience. I would highly recommend Sam and Forbes Solicitors to anyone seeking legal representation.

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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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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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