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34 Railway Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4AU

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34 Railway Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4AU

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Butcher & Barlow LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.6
Excellent
90%
Value for
Money
90%
Success
Rate
90%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.6/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.5/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.5/5

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.

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Butcher & Barlow LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
15% 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.

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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)

34 Railway Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4AU

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4.6 /5 30 Reviews
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What clients say about Butcher & Barlow LLP

Clients praise the firm's broad legal expertise—conveyancing, probate and estate administration, commercial and property transactions, employment and dispute litigation, wills/POAs and settlement agreements—delivered with technical competence. Reviewers value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, attention to detail, responsiveness and regular updates. Clients highlight empathy, patience and supportive handling of sensitive matters, reliability, single-point-of-contact convenience, practical clear explanations, and a calm, friendly manner that reduces stress and builds confidence.

professional service
clear communication
timely responses
attention to detail
helpful staff
knowledgeable advice
friendly manner
efficient process
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Professional and Reliable Settlement Agreement Advice

I instructed this firm to advise me on a settlement agreement with my employer. The service was professional, with clear communication and a thorough explanation of the legal aspects, which gave me confidence in the process. While the focus was primarily on reviewing and advising on the agreement itself, the support provided was reliable and efficient throughout. Overall, a professional and dependable service for settlement agreement advice.

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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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Employment

Employment Law

Employment Law / Agreement / Agreement.

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Thank you for your 5* review Tessa. 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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From our initial phone enquiry, consultation and throughout the whole experience, we found Butcher and Barlow extremely helpful, friendly, professional and thorough with every aspect of a difficult situation. A BIG thankyou to Sophie from Leigh for everything, it is grately appreciated.

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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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Keyser

Family Law

Happy customer of Butcher and Barlow Runcorn

I cannot thank Tilly Hardy enough for the time, effort and help she put in with my case involving my two young children. Professional, calm and she explained each step in detail. Definitely recommend their services and their office is a kind and courteous place too with great people working there. 5/5

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Dear Keyser We are grateful for your feedback and pleased that our service met your needs. Every member of our team works hard to provide a personal and professional experience, and it is lovely to know that this came across in your dealings with us. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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Rebecca

Personal Injury

Personal Injury Claim

When I reached out to Butcher & Barlow originally back in 2020 I was introduced to their personal injury department, who immediately recognised the potential of my claim. I have had one solicitor and contact throughout a long 5year process and Greg carefully gathered and evaluated evidence, including medical reports, expert opinions, and photographs, over 3 year period. This groundwork was essential and done very with so much care and attention. Greg and the team at Butcher and Barlow always acted swiftly, in securing expert evidence, medical appointments to submit further evidence and even found a replacement expert and obtained permission to rely upon the new evidence, so the case could move forward. I cannot praise Gregs support enough, throughout the process he has always used clear communication, quick responses, and a great ability to translate legal jargon into everyday language. I have no regrets about pursuing legal action. Greg and the team at Butcher & Barlow have made a really difficult and personally emotional process as manageable as possible, and I’m so grateful for the way they’ve handled my case with care, attention to detail, compassion and understanding throughout.

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Dear Rebecca Thank you for your review and your recommendation of Greg. 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. If we can assist with anything else, please do not hesitate to reach out. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow.

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Personal Injury

Mandy

Thomas worked really hard on my personal Injury claim against the company I work for. Nothing was too much trouble and all questions were answered quickly. I had a successful outcome thanks to Thomas. I would highly recommend

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Thank you for your review Mandy and your recommendation of Tom. 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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I have been on this planet for many a year, and have had countless dealings with different people and organisations. Perhaps I am one of those blessed or very lucky individuals, but generally speaking, all my dealings with B & B have been painless. Having said that, I don't think that my guardian angels have anything to do with the most professional and customer friendly treatment I have received from ALL at Butcher & Barlow (NORTHWICH). I was not expecting a ''What do you think of Butcher & Barlow'' today because I have done business with them a few occasions prior. However, when I left their office today I told the dear lady at the front desk that I thought they were all very charming people.

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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

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Simon

Partners ignored client instructions to engage on a fee paying personal matter. Then the complaints process failed to follow their own procedure. Consequently a new full service firm has taken over my file.

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Dear Simon Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we appreciate your feedback. We set a high standard for ourselves, and we are so sorry to hear this was not met in your interaction with our Firm. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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Andy

Family Law

Andy

After a bad experience with a previous solicitors Butcher & Barlow were very helpful and supportive. Especially Claire who gave me all the correct Information and kept me informed throughout the process.

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Thank you for your review Andy. 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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Peter Jackson

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Having given the maximum score for Communication, Initial Impressions, Approachability, Documentation Accuracy, Legal Knowledge, Service, Competence and Value for money et cetera it is necessary to quantify the reasons in doing so. With my world being turned upside down without any notice and not knowing which way to turn, I approached Caroline Cockill-Guy (Partner of Butcher & Barlow, Northwich Office) whom I had had an extremely positive legal experience with in the past for help and advice. From the onset I was put at ease and a plan formulated to address the issues in a truthful, professional and forthright manner. The efficiency in prompt communication and attention to detail in following this set plan by Caroline, with Debbie and Carol in support at the Butcher and Barlow LLP Northwich Office was the primary key to win the case. It is acknowledged that delays can take the ‘wind out of the sails of a case and lose momentum and flounder. Not once did I experience this all too common problem that others raise of their chosen legal representatives. It could be stated that Caroline Cockill-Guy and her team gave me the answers before I asked the question, all phone calls and emails were returned within minutes not hours or days. This approach unnerved the opposition solicitor whose motives and professionalism was extremely questionable thus contributing to them losing the case. It is a fact that Caroline and her team have set me on a path to a much happier, healthier and brighter future which I cannot thank them enough and will always be indebted to them for life. If asked would I recommend Caroline and her team, my answer would be a resounding unhesitating yes, apart from if the person asking for a recommendation was my opposition that is. This is a true review. Peter Jackson

Thank you Peter for taking the time to leave this wonderful review for Caroline. We are very pleased that your experience of our Firm was so satisfactory; our staff 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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Clients praise the firm's broad legal expertise—conveyancing, probate and estate administration, commercial and property transactions, employment and dispute litigation, wills/POAs and settlement agreements—delivered with technical competence. Reviewers value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, attention to detail, responsiveness and regular updates. Clients highlight empathy, patience and supportive handling of sensitive matters, reliability, single-point-of-contact convenience, practical clear explanations, and a calm, friendly manner that reduces stress and builds confidence.

professional service
clear communication
timely responses
attention to detail
helpful staff
knowledgeable advice
friendly manner
efficient process
regular updates
highly recommended

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Employment Law

Employment Law - Fast and Friendly, pleasure to deal with

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Collection of outstanding rent due

Very effective work in collecting overdue rent and preparing for lease forfeiture.

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Money & Tax

Fathers Estate

Sophie and her team dealt with what I considered to be the complicated Estate of my late Father. Throughout Sophie dealt with the Estate in a professional and respectful manner, providing regular updates of proceedings.

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Purchase of paddock

We engaged Butch and Barlow to purchase some Agri-Land. Tom was assigned and remained a single point of contact through the whole process. He was easy to contact and communicate with and was very clear about what I needed to do at each stage. I would have no hesitation in working with him / the company in the future.

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Dear Dave Thank you for leaving a review. We are pleased that you found the advice clear and helpful, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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Ellie Kate Sproston

Dispute Resolution

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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Dear Ellie 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 Greg and the team throughout. Kind regards, Butcher & Barlow

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Dean Slater

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Dean

Arrived 40 minutes early, helpful receptionist let the solicitor know and was seen within 5 minutes of arrival

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Daz

No communication. Made simple mistakes with the contract (wrong name) expensive too. Won't you again. Dealt with Amanda o hare

Dear Daz. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to read your comments. We take all feedback seriously, but from the information provided we have been unable to identify you as a Client of the Firm in relation to the issues raised. For reasons of confidentiality, we cannot discuss individual circumstances or any matter publicly. We would welcome the opportunity to look into this further. Please contact us directly at ahigham@butcher-barlow.co.uk with further details so that we can investigate and respond appropriately. 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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Dear Catharine 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

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Ryan Critchley

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Ryan

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

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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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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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