Butcher & Barlow LLP

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2-8 Bank Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0DL

0161 764 4062

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4.9

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Communication 4.9/5

Initial Impressions 4.8/5

Approachability 4.9/5

Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5

Legal Knowledge 4.9/5

Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Children Law

Solicitors who have our Children Law Accreditation are specialists in dealing with legal issues related to children, such as:

adoption
child protection
arrangements for children following family breakdown

Family Law Advanced

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage

separation

divorce

arrangements for children

adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

Clinical Negligence

Our Clinical Negligence Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts who can help when a healthcare professional (for example a doctor, surgeon, nurse, therapist, or dentist) has provided care that was below an acceptable standard.

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
separation
divorce
arrangements for children
adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

The Law Society

Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors and a place where you can connect, grow and thrive. We're here to support you at every stage of your career, from qualification through to retirement, and to advocate on the issues solicitors have told us matter most.

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm is highly skilled and trustworthy when it comes to handling property transactions, such as buying or selling homes.

Description

Butcher & Barlow are a full-service law firm with a lengthy history of delivering the finest legal support. With 12 offices across the North West and North Staffordshire and 180 dedicated and experienced staff, we are here to guide you through the complexities of life and share the load when it comes to making big decisions. Approachable, open and client-focused, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients. Whether you are buying your first house or looking to expand your business, Butcher & Barlow are here to listen, reassure, and collaboratively work with you to achieve your objectives and aims.

Rankings by area of expertise

Family Law 1 / 5

Local 1 / 35

Family Law 106 / 4,157

National 178 / 11,165

Meet the team of Butcher & Barlow LLP

Kevan Hankinson

Partner

5.0

Isobel Earnshaw

Solicitor

0.0

Tiffany Shoesmith

Solicitor

5.0

Contact details

0161 764 4062

enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk

https://www.butcher-barlow.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday	08:30–17:00
Tuesday	08:30–17:00
Wednesday	08:30–17:00
Thursday	08:30–17:00
Friday	08:30–17:00	(Open)
Saturday	(Closed)
Sunday	(Closed)

2-8 Bank Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0DL

Clients say

Clients praise the firm for expertise across employment law, conveyancing, probate and estate administration, wills and LPAs, commercial leases, land transactions, family matters, and litigation. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, clear guidance, thoroughness, and effective case management, often achieving successful outcomes quickly and efficiently. Soft skills repeatedly valued include professionalism, friendliness, empathy, patience, honesty, responsiveness, and excellent communication. The team is described as approachable, reassuring, supportive and proactive, with many clients appreciating prompt updates, practical advice, transparency on costs, and a calm, personal service during stressful situations.

Professional service

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Knowledgeable team

Efficient handling

Friendly staff

Supportive approach

Reasonable pricing

Thorough work

Nikki Mercer

13 Oct 2026

Family Law

Beyond excellent

The immediate response from Alex following my cancellation of our first meeting told me all I needed to know about trusting Alex. I rebooked soon after and still can’t believe the level of care & support I received over the next 1.5 yrs. My divorce was deliberately made difficult & lengthy by my now ex spouse. Nothing phased Alex as she navigated me through the whole process, offering options & strategies that only someone with her level of compassion & experience could do. During face to face meetings I found Alex to be friendly, patient and completely committed to finding out my exact wants & needs. Due to Alex’s commitment to communication, I can honestly say that I felt truly supported rather than stressed during the whole divorce process. I needed to ensure I received half of what I had invested into my 30+yr marriage otherwise I wouldn’t be able to survive in the future. This involved securing a sealed financial order which I felt was gained expertly by Alex, on my behalf. I am now happily divorced and currently purchasing my own home. My future is now secure & I will be forever thankful for Alex’s unwavering support and outstanding expertise in ensuring the desired outcome for me.

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Alexandra Williams

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

15/10/2026

Dear Nikki Thank you for your review. We know that some matters can feel particularly important and personal, so we are pleased that you felt supported by Alex and her team throughout. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Jake Edwards

10 Oct 2026

Family Law

Excellent service

Big thank you to Tiffany for helping us navigate the situation. Tiffany is very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. Tiffany and her team were very approachable and always responded to our queries promptly. A very upsetting, worrying time for us was made much more bearable due to their great customer service.

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Tiffany Shoesmith

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

15/10/2026

Dear Jake, Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was a positive one. Delivering a high standard of service is something we take pride in, and it is always encouraging to receive such feedback. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Ros

18 Sept 2026

Family Law

Divorce

I am extremely grateful to Alex for her support and guidance throughout my divorce. She was empathetic, understanding and highly knowledgeable, making what was a difficult process much easier to navigate. Alex always responded to my queries promptly and kept me informed every step of the way. Her professionalism and dedication ultimately resulted in a successful outcome. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone needing legal support.

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Alexandra Williams

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

15/10/2026

Dear Ros We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of Alex and her team. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we are so pleased to hear that our team could support you effectively. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Michelle

26 Jun 2026

Family Law

Family Matters

I would highly recommend Butcher & Barlow. I used them for private family matters including children and finances. Kevan Hankinson supported me throughout, giving me invaluable advice. Very quick to respond to emails/concerns and has an amazing knowledge around the family court system. Can't thank Kevan enough.

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Kevan Hankinson

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

01/07/2026

Thank you for your review Michelle and your recommendation of Kevan. We shall be sure to pass this on. We are always pleased to hear that our clients are more than satisfied with the level of service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

Anonymous

9 Apr 2026

Family Law

Divorce

I instructed Claire Jackson at Butcher and Barlow for a legal matter. The process hit a few speed bumps along the way of my own doing and Claire and her team were very understanding and helpful. I would have no hesitation it recommending them.

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Claire Damaris Jackson

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

23/04/2026

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of our team. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we are so pleased to hear that our team could support you effectively. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Rob

10 Aug 2026

Family Law

Rob

Very professional. My case was dealt with quickly and efficiently with no unnecessary paperwork. Would highly recommend.

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Claire Damaris Jackson

18/08/2026

Thank you for your review Rob. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are pleased that we could support you. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Charlotte Elizabeth Mary Cooper

26 Jan 2026

Family Law

Charlotte

I have worked with Catherine & Laura throughout my divorce process. They both supported me through a really difficult divorce, and non molestation court hearings, answered any questions, kept me up to date and I couldn’t have asked for better through a hard time. I would highly recommend to anyone this wonderful team.

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Catherine Vardy

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

04/02/2026

Thank you for your review Charlotte and your recommendation of Catherine and Laura. We shall be sure to pass this on. We are always pleased to hear that our clients are more than satisfied with the level of service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

jenny

2 Dec 2025

Family Law

jenny

I can highly recomend Claire Jackson at Butcher and Barlow. She has supported me in resolving a TOLATA matter with honesty, transparency and clear consistent advice throughout. Claire is extremely knowledgable and takes the time to explain everything clearly, emails are responded to in a timely manner and the pricing structure is fair and transparent. I would not hesitate to contact Butcher and Barlow for any legal matters again in the future.

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Claire Damaris Jackson

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

09/12/2025

DearJenny Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was a positive one. Delivering a high standard of service is something we take pride in, and it is always encouraging to receive such feedback. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Mel

3 Sept 2025

Family Law

Mel

Tiffany helped me with my divorce, she made sure it went smoothly and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitley recomend her. Thank you xx

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Tiffany Shoesmith

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

11/09/2025

Thank you for your review Mel and your recommendation of Tiffany. We shall be sure to pass this on. We are always pleased to hear that our clients are more than satisfied with the level of service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

Karen

14 May 2025

Family Law

Karen

Thank you so much for your support and service on completing my mums power of attorney. The reception staff always pleasant and helpful 😀 Sophie, we could not have done this without you. From all the family and mum. Irene Shaw we thank you 😊 🙏

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Sophie Nicholson

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

04/06/2025

Thank you for leaving your review. We are very pleased that your experience of our Firm was so satisfactory; our team will be happy to read your comments. We set a high standard for ourselves and are pleased that these were met in your interaction with our Firm. So thank you for your kind words and we look forward to being able to assist you again. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Clients say

Professional service

Prompt responses

Helpful advice

Clear communication

Knowledgeable team

Efficient handling

Friendly staff

Supportive approach

Reasonable pricing

Thorough work

D Gradwell

16 Oct 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Fantastic Legal Support

Needed to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney in a quick time frame. Contacted Butcher & Barlow and was allocated a very quick initial appointment. Met up with a cracking lady, Hannah Sharrock. What a class / quality act and highly professional. Saw the whole process through with inclusion of our son and daughter. I have been so impressed with Hannah and Butcher & Barlow that I have recommended friends looking for a similar process.

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Hannah Sharrock

Joe Tomlinson

15 Oct 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

POAs and Notary Services for Real Estate Transfer

My wife and I use Butcher and Barlow for all our estate management. Earlier this year we worked with Chris Hopkins and Ella Woodier on my wife's will and our POAs. The service was excellent. Most recently we worked with Laura Cuddy and Anthony Higham on a transfer of American real estate. The service was top notch, including coordination with our American attorney. I would highly recommend Butcher and Barlow.

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Nikki Mercer

13 Oct 2026

Family Law

Beyond excellent

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Alexandra Williams

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

15/10/2026

Jake Edwards

10 Oct 2026

Family Law

Excellent service

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Tiffany Shoesmith

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

15/10/2026

anonymous

8 Oct 2026

Housing & Property

Happy client

From start to finish I was impressed with Kelly’s professionalism. She responded to questions well out of office hours . A sign of true dedication.

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Kelly Myatt

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

15/10/2026

Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are pleased that we could support you. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Gareth Davies

28 Sept 2026

Employment

Gareth

Very quick very thorough and insightful

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Mohammed Balal

28/09/2026

Thank you for your review Gareth. We are pleased that you were happy with the service provided and if there is anything else we can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Lynne Daly

14 Sept 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Lynne

Brilliant all work completed with no hassle all question were answered a brilliant solicitor's

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Samuel Mark Dale

A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

15/09/2026

Thank you for your review Lynne. We are pleased that you were happy with the service provided and if there is anything else we can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

SAM TAYLOR

10 Aug 2026

Housing & Property

SAM

We have used Butcher & Barlow to buy our new house and as first time buyers they have been great at explaining the whole process and also keeping us in the loop. We didnt feel the need to chase for updates as we knew they were working hard to get our house sorted and gave us plenty of updates when we did ask as we were unsure mainly due to the sellers. Thank you to Amanda, Freya and Megan for your help with this process and being so patient when we know our process was not the easiest.

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Amanda O'Hare

18/08/2026

Dear Sam, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of our team. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we are so pleased to hear that our team could support you effectively. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Rob

10 Aug 2026

Family Law

Rob

Very professional. My case was dealt with quickly and efficiently with no unnecessary paperwork. Would highly recommend.

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Claire Damaris Jackson

18/08/2026

Thank you for your review Rob. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are pleased that we could support you. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

Louise BONNAR-WHITEHEAD

13 Jul 2026

Notary

Louise

Samuel Dale was nothing short of brilliantly helpful, accommodating and knowledgable. He was quick to respond and guided us to get to a conclusion very quickly. He even did a home visit. We highly recommend him.

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Samuel Mark Dale

27/07/2026

Thank you for your review Louise. We are pleased that you were happy with the service provided and if there is anything else we can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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