Forbes Solicitors LLP

Name: Forbes Solicitors LLP
Address: Gordon House, Sceptre Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AW, GB
Telephone: 03332071130
Rating: 4.9

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Gordon House, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AW

03332071130

Accepting new clients

Regulated by:

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Regulator ID: 816356

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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.

Criminal Litigation

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, you’ll want the best possible representation. Our Criminal Litigation Accreditation shows that solicitors are committed to treating you fairly and providing a high standard of service in criminal law.

Personal Injury

Our Personal Injury Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm has special expertise in handling personal injury cases. These are legal cases where someone has been injured, whether physically or emotionally, and is seeking compensation.

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.

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

We offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 142

National 28 / 11,165

Meet the team of Forbes Solicitors LLP

Victoria Wallace

Paralegal

0.0

Christopher David Bowers

Partner Head of Insolvency and Debt

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Fern Gordon

Associate

5.0

Josef Keeling

Trainee Paralegal

0.0

David Filmer

Partner

4.9

Nick Hodgson

Senior Associate

0.0

Daniel Milnes

Partner

0.0

Sam King

Solicitor

5.0

Yaseen Altaf

Solicitor, Commercial

0.0

Emma Swan

Partner, Head of Commercial Employment

0.0

Amanda Leach

Senior Property Litigation Paralegal

4.9

Daniel Fletcher

Solicitor

5.0

Danielle Leeming

Senior Associate

5.0

Amy Jackson

Solicitor

0.0

Jacob Prior

Solicitor

5.0

Adam Bromley

Partner

5.0

Helen Marsh

Partner

5.0

Adam Estell

Solicitor

0.0

Atif Hussain

Paralegal

4.7

Ayesha Daya

Paralegal

0.0

Gemma Catlow

Paralegal

5.0

Gemma Duxbury

Senior Associate

0.0

Harry Hazelwood

Trainee Solicitor Apprentice

5.0

Jaime Penaluna

Corporate Paralegal

5.0

Jenny Burke

Senior Associate

5.0

Joanna Dunstan

Associate

5.0

John Pickervance

Partner and Head of Commercial

5.0

Mpho Kgatuke

Solicitor

0.0

Nick Dawson

Paralegal

5.0

Paul Hatton

Senior Associate Solicitor

5.0

Pauline Wild

Partner

5.0

Rebecca McCann

Associate

5.0

Stephen McArdle

Partner

5.0

Victoria Motley

Partner

4.2

Matthew Jones

Partner

5.0

Contact details

03332071130

enquiries@forbessolicitors.co.uk

https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk

Opening hours

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)

Gordon House, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AW

Clients say

The firm is praised for expertise across immigration, criminal defence, personal injury, family, conveyancing, wills & probate, commercial and employment law, and complex litigation. Clients value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, thoroughness and technical knowledge. Empathy, compassion and reassurance during stressful matters, plus responsiveness, patience and practical, jargon‑free explanations, are repeatedly highlighted. Reviewers also commend courtroom presence, persistence, attention to detail and a client‑focused, approachable manner that delivers successful outcomes and builds trust.

clear communication

professional service

knowledgeable team

responsive staff

empathetic approach

successful outcomes

attentive updates

friendly manner

efficient process

courtroom presence

anonymous

23 Jun 2026

Family Law

Court Proceedings

Helped me and my family a lot with court proceedings, and gave me advice which I took on board. Thank you!

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Samuel McDevitt

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

23/06/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We're glad we could support you and your family and provide advice that helped. We appreciate your trust and wish you all the best for the future.

Lee Adshead

2 Jun 2026

Family Law

Court Proceedings

Helped me and my family a lot with court proceedings, and gave me advice which I took on board. Thank you.

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Samuel McDevitt

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

02/06/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We're pleased we could support you and your family during the court proceedings and provide advice that you found helpful. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best for the future.

Nurat Ogunjobi

27 May 2026

Outstanding legal support

Great overall experience . Very helpful . Excellent communication throughout the service . Would recommend .

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Mohammad Chaudhry

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

28/05/2026

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a great overall experience with us and found the service helpful with excellent communication throughout. We really appreciate your recommendation.

Anonymous

26 May 2026

Family Law

Reliable, Responsive and Realistic

Shirley is consistently supportive, helpful, responsive, realistic and clear. We have a great working relationship, and I feel able to rely on Shirley's work, tenacity and brilliant legal knowledge. Shirley is well respected within her field of work, and for good reason.

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Shirley Wignall

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

28/05/2026

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Shirley has provided such consistent, supportive, and knowledgeable assistance, and that you value the strong working relationship you’ve built with her. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with Shirley and the team.

Jordan

22 May 2026

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Excellent solicitor

Thanks so much Sam Martian I would highly recommend people to go with Sam as he was very professional and explained really well and very good in the court room I recommend him highly

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Samuel Martin

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

28/05/2026

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Sam provided clear, professional support and represented you so effectively in court. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated and will be shared with Sam and the team.

Victoria Beech

1 Apr 2026

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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Simon Gretton

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

20/04/2026

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.

Robert

27 Nov 2021

Robert

The only solicitor I know that does not sugar coat the outcome of a court case

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

29/11/2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

Kingsley

20 Aug 2020

Kingsley

Very good solicitors they represented with such a great solicitor.👌

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

09/09/2020

Thank you for the 4* review!

Sarah

18 Aug 2020

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Sarah

My solicitor was Simon Gretton..would like to forward this review of the service he provided me with from beginning to end... Helped be through all the way and with a great ending to my case... Thank you Simon.. Would highly recommend him..

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Simon Gretton

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

09/09/2020

Thank you for the great 5* review Sarah!

Simon

27 Feb 2020

Simon

Very professional solicitors.

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

27/02/2020

Thank you for the 5* review Simon

Clients say

clear communication

professional service

knowledgeable team

responsive staff

empathetic approach

successful outcomes

attentive updates

friendly manner

efficient process

courtroom presence

anonymous

17 Jul 2026

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Amazing

From the moment we meet at the police station when i got arrested she advised about everything what i need to know and to do. Cant thank her enough. Higly recommanded.

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Aysha Ali

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

17/07/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We’re pleased to hear that our team provided clear advice and support from the very beginning. We appreciate your recommendation and your feedback.

Anonymous

17 Jul 2026

Crime/ Criminal Defence

!!!

Kitty was an amazing solicitor to my boyfriend! She was always there and answered any questions we had at anytime. I couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor for him than her!! She definitely is amazing at her job and very professional. She was also a very friendly solicitor so no matter what we felt comfortable being around her. I would 100% recommend kitty to anyone that needs a solicitor!

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Kitty Shaw

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

17/07/2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Kitty provided professional, friendly, and supportive assistance throughout the process. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

Mr Iqbal

17 Jul 2026

Thanks alot

I would highly recommend this solicitors’ firm. Throughout a very stressful time, they provided excellent support, clear advice, and reassurance when I was feeling pessimistic and uncertain. Their professionalism and calm approach gave me confidence, and they also referred us to a very suitable and highly regarded barrister who was a great fit for our needs. I am extremely grateful for their dedication and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate legal support.

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

17/07/2026

Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We’re pleased to hear that our team provided clear advice, reassurance, and support during a challenging time. We truly appreciate your feedback.

D1

15 Jul 2026

Immigration

My healthcare worker visa application was approved

I am glad today to speak with Aliyah about the progress of my visa application today She welcome me well Well attended She asure me of my visa that is going to be granted After we spoke not quite long i received a good news from home office that my visa as been granted I want to say a big thank you to Aliyah I really appreciate 🙏

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Mohammad Chaudhry

Aliyah Chaudhry

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

17/07/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Aliyah provided helpful support and reassurance throughout your visa application process. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best.

Jane

15 Jul 2026

Exceptional support and expertise

I had an excellent experience working with John. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. Communication was always clear and prompt, and he took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. I always felt well-informed and confident that my case was in capable hands. I truly appreciate his dedication and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend John to anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional, and compassionate lawyer. Thank you for all your hard work and support.

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John Bennett

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

17/07/2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that John provided professional, supportive, and clear guidance throughout your case. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

Aleem Mahmood

8 Jun 2026

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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Graeme Parkinson

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

15/06/2026

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.

Precious Valentina Omitoyin

8 Jun 2026

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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Leonie Millard

Isobel Reed

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

15/06/2026

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.

phil parkinson

1 Jun 2026

phil

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

02/06/2026

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.

SSH ELEC LTD

8 May 2026

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.

13/05/2026

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.

Victoria Beech

1 Apr 2026

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Victoria

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Simon Gretton

A representative from Forbes Solicitors LLP responded to this review

20/04/2026

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