Butcher & Barlow – Prestwich is a distinguished law firm offering comprehensive legal services to both individuals and businesses in the Prestwich and Greater Manchester area. Accredited by the Law Society and recognized for excellence in multiple legal disciplines, the firm stands out for its pragmatic advice, client-centered approach, and commitment to resolving matters efficiently, often avoiding court proceedings where possible.
The firm’s solicitors are highly accredited, with memberships in seven Law Society panels and recognition from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. They are recommended in top-tier legal directories such as The Legal 500, reflecting their expertise and client service quality. Butcher & Barlow prioritizes clear communication, support, and tailored solutions, making them a trusted choice for clients navigating complex or sensitive legal issues.
Services Offered
- Divorce and separation
- Civil partnership dissolution
- Financial settlements
- Child arrangement orders
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Injunctions and protection from domestic abuse
- Care law and social services law
- Residential property sales and purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- Auction properties
- Leasehold enfranchisement
- Wills, trusts, and estates
- Probate and estate administration
- Medical negligence claims
- Personal injury claims
- Employment law for employees (unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment)
- Employment contract reviews
- Settlement agreement negotiations
- Employment tribunal representation
- Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Commercial dispute resolution
- Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
- Commercial lease advice and drafting
- Site assembly legal services
- Commercial property development
- Dilapidations disputes
- Agricultural tenancy and licensing agreements
- Farm and estate sales and purchases
- Agricultural business structuring
- Land promotion and overage agreements
- Easements, covenants, and rights of way
- Equine industry legal advice
- Farming disputes
- Environmental law
- Sporting rights
- Renewables advice
- Corporate structure advice (partnerships, LLCs)
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Franchise law
- Share and asset sales
- Asset finance and secured lending
- Insolvency services
- Business succession planning
- Employment law for employers (contracts, policies, disputes)
- Notarial services for document certification
- Charity law compliance and registration
- Debt recovery
- Powers of attorney and Court of Protection
- Contested probate
Serving clients across Greater Manchester, Butcher & Barlow – Prestwich supports both English-speaking clients and those requiring specialized notarial services for international matters. The firm’s strong reputation is built on decades of experience and a client-focused methodology that emphasizes accessibility, clarity, and results.
