Butcher & Barlow is a distinguished law firm based in Bury, offering a comprehensive range of legal services for both personal and commercial clients. With a strong collaborative approach and a reputation for high-quality, accessible legal support, the firm stands out for its commitment to building trusting relationships and simplifying complex legal processes for its clients.
The firm adopts a client-centered methodology, working closely with individuals and businesses to ensure tailored solutions that align with their specific needs and goals. Recognized by top industry authorities such as The Legal 500 and holding accreditations from The Law Society and The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Butcher & Barlow is known for its practical, empathetic, and highly skilled team. They serve a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, business owners, employers, employees, agricultural enterprises, and charitable organizations.
Services Offered
- Divorce and separation
- Divorce financial settlements
- Child arrangement orders and children law matters
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Civil partnership dissolution
- Domestic abuse and protection from harassment
- Care and social services legal matters
- Wills, trusts, and estates
- Probate and contested probate
- Estate planning
- Inheritance tax issues
- Powers of attorney and Court of Protection
- Residential property conveyancing
- House sales and purchases
- Mortgages
- Medical negligence claims
- Personal injury claims
- Employment law for employees
- Employment disputes, including breach of contract, harassment, discrimination, and unfair dismissal
- Employment contract reviews
- Representation at employment tribunals
- Negotiating settlements
- Commercial law
- Commercial dispute resolution
- Commercial property transactions
- Commercial lease agreements
- Property acquisitions and disposals
- Commercial property development
- Corporate law, including business formation, mergers, and acquisitions
- Shareholder agreements
- Franchise legal services
- Contract drafting and negotiations
- Regulatory compliance
- Intellectual property protection
- Risk management
- Employment law for employers
- Employment policies and procedures
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
- Agriculture and rural affairs law
- Farm tenancies
- Land transactions
- Sporting rights
- Agricultural regulations compliance
- Dispute resolution for farming operations
- Charity law, including registration, governance, and compliance
- Safeguarding charitable assets
- Notarial services, including document certification, signature witnessing, and authentication for international use
- Debt recovery
- Personal dispute resolution
Butcher & Barlow serves clients across Bury and the North Manchester area, with additional offices in Bramhall, Frodsham, Leigh, Northwich, Prestwich, Runcorn, Sandbach, Sutton Weaver, and Tyldesley. The firm is highly accredited and has received top-tier recommendations from The Legal 500, reflecting its excellence in legal service delivery.
