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Butcher & Barlow LLP

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

0161 764 4062

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

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5.0
Excellent
92 Reviews
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 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Butcher & Barlow LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP

Description

Butcher & Barlow are a full-service law firm with a lengthy history of delivering the finest legal support. With 11 offices across the North West 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

Local 1 / 34
National 185 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
704 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Butcher & Barlow LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Butcher & Barlow LLP

Description

Butcher & Barlow are a full-service law firm with a lengthy history of delivering the finest legal support. With 11 offices across the North West 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

Meet the team of Butcher & Barlow LLP

Donna Crossthwaite

Donna Crossthwaite

Private Client Executive

5.0 4
Christopher Hopkins

Christopher Hopkins

Partner

5.0 15
Diane Penlington

Diane Penlington

Licensed Conveyancer

5.0 2
Isobel Earnshaw

Isobel Earnshaw

Solicitor

0.0 0
Kevan Hankinson

Kevan Hankinson

Partner

5.0 4
Mohammed Balal

Mohammed Balal

Solicitor

5.0 128
Nichola Ashworth

Nichola Ashworth

Solicitor

0.0 0
Philip Thompson

Philip Thompson

Consultant

5.0 9
Tiffany Shoesmith

Tiffany Shoesmith

Solicitor

5.0 1
Joanne Barton

Joanne Barton

Solicitor

5.0 7
Thomas Sedley

Thomas Sedley

Solicitor

5.0 7

Meet the team of Butcher & Barlow LLP

Mohammed Balal

Mohammed Balal

Solicitor

5.0 128
Christopher Hopkins

Christopher Hopkins

Partner

5.0 15
Philip Thompson

Philip Thompson

Consultant

5.0 9
Thomas Sedley

Thomas Sedley

Solicitor

5.0 7
Joanne Barton

Joanne Barton

Solicitor

5.0 7
Donna Crossthwaite

Donna Crossthwaite

Private Client Executive

5.0 4
Kevan Hankinson

Kevan Hankinson

Partner

5.0 4
Diane Penlington

Diane Penlington

Licensed Conveyancer

5.0 2
Kerry Edwards

Kerry Edwards

Solicitor

5.0 2
Tiffany Shoesmith

Tiffany Shoesmith

Solicitor

5.0 1
Nichola Ashworth

Nichola Ashworth

Solicitor

0.0 0
Isobel Earnshaw

Isobel Earnshaw

Solicitor

0.0 0
Isabella Mayer

Isabella Mayer

Solicitor

0.0 0

Contact details

0161 764 4062
enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk
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
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

Reviews

5.0 /5 92 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm’s broad legal expertise—conveyancing, probate, wills & POAs, litigation, employment and commercial work—delivered professionally and efficiently. Reviewers highlight clear, practical advice, strong technical knowledge and attention to detail. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, clear communication, empathy, patience, calmness under pressure and a client-focused, supportive manner. Many note reliability, proactive case management and a friendly, approachable team that reduces stress during difficult matters.

    Excellent communication
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    Friendly staff
    Clear explanations
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    Efficient handling
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    Spencer

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Comfort in support

    I was extremely happy with the level of support and advice that I was given by Samuel Dale of Butcher and Barlow LLP at what was an extremely trying time for me and my family.

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    legal expert Samuel Mark Dale Samuel Mark Dale

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

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    Stephen Kenworthy

    Housing & Property

    Excellent 5 Star Service,

    We contacted Butcher and Barlow to assist in the selling of my parent’s home. From the very start we received a 5-star service. Katie in particularly deserves excellent recognition for both her professional and personal services that she provided. She went above and beyond to ensure that everything was completed correctly and on time. I wish there were more people like Katie in this world.

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    legal expert Katie Reade Katie Reade

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review Stpehen and your recommendation of Katie. 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.

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    Will Renewal

    Our first meeting with Emily established a good rapport, she was informative and knowledgeable of the subject matter which made it easier for is to decide how best to move forward with our Wills. On completion of the meeting, we were fully aware of our actions moving forward. The second meeting was quite focused with Emily explaining each section of our Wills, so that we could sign them with confidence that the Wills would meet our needs and requirements. It was a pleasure to have met Emily, and we are grateful for her advice and professionalism in supporting our objective.

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    legal expert Emily Cliffe Emily Cliffe

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for leaving your review. We are very pleased that your experience of our Firm was so satisfactory; Emily 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

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    William James

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    Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

    Very satisfied with Emily Cliffe my Solicitor

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    legal expert Emily Cliffe Emily Cliffe

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    Thank you for your review . 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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    Joe Darwell

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Processing a will

    Sophie Nicholson as lead Solicitor and Sharon Steele as her legal secretary provided a service concerning a family matter that was both outstanding and thoroughly professionals, I was kept informed of any progress that was made on a regular basis and any queries I may have had where dealt with promptly. I would recommend Butcher And Barlow and both Sophie and Sharon to anyone requiring a first class legal service

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    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Dear Joe 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

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    Catharine Nordqvist

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Catharine

    As a first time executor I felt rather lost and stressed about dealing with my late aunt’s estate. The task was rather tricky in that there was no original will, just a copy. Helen Chadderton at Butcher and Barlow did a great job. She handled the job with professionalism, explaining the options, and keeping me updated on progress. Thank you to B&B, and Helen in particular.

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    Ryan Critchley

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Ryan

    Lucy was excellent. Really professional and efficient. Would highly recommend!

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review Ryan and your recommendation of Lucy. 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.

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    Chris Welch

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Chris

    My brother and I appointed Butcher & Barlow as our solicitors to advise and support during the administration of probate on our late father's estate. Our parents had previously used this company for approximately 25 years and had full trust in the firm. Butcher and Barlow, and in particular Samuel Dale and Jenny Brown, along with the rest of the team, proved to be knowledgeable, helpful and very supportive at such a difficult time. I have no hesitation in recommending Butcher and Barlow and will use them in the future, should the need arise. Their help was very much appreciated.

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    legal expert Samuel Mark Dale Samuel Mark Dale

    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Dear Chris, 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

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    frederick skinner

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    frederick

    Could not have asked for better service. I would not hesitate to recommend, as the help and service we received from Helen Chadderton was beyond expectation.

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    Dear Frederick Thank you for your review and for recommending us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are pleased that you were happy with the service provided. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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    Ruth Gilbody

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Ruth

    We recently had an appointment with Sam Dale to discuss my late Mum's estate. Sam was incredibly helpful and explained our options very clearly. Very approachable and a real pleasure to deal with him at this difficult time.

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    A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

    Thank you taking a moment to leave your review at this difficult tine. We are very pleased that your experience of our Firm was so satisfactory; Sam 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

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    4.8 /5 704 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm’s broad legal expertise—conveyancing, probate, wills & POAs, litigation, employment and commercial work—delivered professionally and efficiently. Reviewers highlight clear, practical advice, strong technical knowledge and attention to detail. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, clear communication, empathy, patience, calmness under pressure and a client-focused, supportive manner. Many note reliability, proactive case management and a friendly, approachable team that reduces stress during difficult matters.

      Excellent communication
      Quick responses
      Professional service
      Friendly staff
      Clear explanations
      Thorough work
      Attentive updates
      Efficient handling
      Knowledgeable solicitors
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      Ellie Kate Sproston

      Dispute Resolution

      My family could not recommend Greg enough. He has been a brilliant solicitor to us throughout our legal dispute over our share of our late mother’s property and succeeded in making sure we received our portion of the sale. We couldn’t have gotten through the dispute without his help. Highly recommend.

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      Excellent advice and rapid response. Immediate response to email information request and clear advice given as to how to proceed. Opportunity to bring appointment forward gratefully accepted

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      Oliver

      Housing & Property

      Excellent Service and Smooth Lease Extension Process

      Kelly provided an excellent service throughout my lease extension process. She kept me updated at every stage, explained everything clearly, and was always quick to respond to any questions I had. The whole process was handled professionally and efficiently, including dealing with my mortgage lender and the completion formalities. I really appreciated her attention to detail and support throughout what could have been a stressful process. I would happily recommend Kelly to anyone needing conveyancing or lease extension work carried out.

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      James Devine

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      Barnton Parish Council Apology

      I cannot speak too highly of Asim, as a family we have been through a very stressful few months, Asim has been with us with good advice every step of the way, we never felt we were alone at any point. In the end we were very happy with the result

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      Ken Kerr

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      Completion of Litigation

      I was very thankful that Thomas Sedley and Emily Scott took over a litigation which had been badly handled by another pair of solicitors in a different firm of Bury solicitors. I am now delighted to be able to say that I am a very satisfied client of B&B because Sedley & Scott outlined their plan at the outset and carried it through as quickly as the local Manchester court could process it.

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      Catharine Nordqvist

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Catharine

      As a first time executor I felt rather lost and stressed about dealing with my late aunt’s estate. The task was rather tricky in that there was no original will, just a copy. Helen Chadderton at Butcher and Barlow did a great job. She handled the job with professionalism, explaining the options, and keeping me updated on progress. Thank you to B&B, and Helen in particular.

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      Ryan Critchley

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Ryan

      Lucy was excellent. Really professional and efficient. Would highly recommend!

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your review Ryan and your recommendation of Lucy. 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.

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      Chris Welch

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Chris

      My brother and I appointed Butcher & Barlow as our solicitors to advise and support during the administration of probate on our late father's estate. Our parents had previously used this company for approximately 25 years and had full trust in the firm. Butcher and Barlow, and in particular Samuel Dale and Jenny Brown, along with the rest of the team, proved to be knowledgeable, helpful and very supportive at such a difficult time. I have no hesitation in recommending Butcher and Barlow and will use them in the future, should the need arise. Their help was very much appreciated.

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      legal expert Samuel Mark Dale Samuel Mark Dale

      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Dear Chris, 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

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      Simon Rigby

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      Simon

      We have used Butcher and Barlow for several pieces of work recently, including shareholder agreements, work on Companies House and also commercial lease work. Specifically, Andy Mackenzie was superb in his advice around our new office space, and Jonathan Alderley was extremely helpful in ensuring that our shareholder provisions were set up appropriately and accurately. Both ensured that our work with them was low touch and very easy. 10/10

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      A representative from Butcher And Barlow LLP responded to this review

      Dear Simon 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

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      Isobella Capes

      Housing & Property

      Isobella

      Cannot fault Butcher and Barlow one bit. Amy and Kimberly were so patient and extremely efficient, we didn't have to chase anything they did at all and they managed to get our house processed so smoothly, and for a good price too. Highly recommend.

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      legal expert Kimberley Alcock Kimberley Alcock

      Thank you for your review Isobella and your recommendation of Kimberley and Amy. 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.

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