Butcher & Barlow LLP > Bury, England > Firm Profile

‘We really appreciate that Butcher & Barlow have all the different specialists under one roof. All partners we are dealing with are approachable, personable, innovative & experienced. They have listened & questioned us to ensure we have considered all options.’

‘We have always received an excellent service from Butcher and Barlow and know that they are a highly regarded firm, from feedback from other clients that work with them. They are thorough, prompt and efficient.’

‘I mainly deal with the agricultural team around Wills, partnership agreements and land transactions. They are very approachable and I would consider one of their key strengths is that when advising they look at all aspects of the client’s affairs not just their specialist area of law which for farmers is key when their private and work affairs mix together. ’

‘Mike Bracegirdle provides practical and straight forward advice, he can cover a wide variety of the law whether looking at Wills, Partnership Agreements and Tenancies. This is valuable when advising a farming client that may need to ensure all these areas interlink to safeguard the farm.’

‘The members of staff at Butcher and Barlow are well informed, up to date in their knowledge and approachable in their dealings with clients. Mike Bracegirdle, a senior partner, has always been available for advice and information and has been particularly helpful when dealing with other professionals from other disciplines. His personal understanding of the world of farming and how this business impacts on those involved, and on the wider family, is second to none. We have great faith in not only his abilities, but also in his wise and informed advice. ’

‘I would happily recommend Graham Gigg to my clients and would be confident that he will service their needs very well. Mike Bracegirdle is similarly well regarded and very well connected in the agricultural sector in the North West. ’

‘Mike Bracegirdle is excellent. He is attentive and helpful and efficient. He has helped me with numerous problems successfully. ’

‘Specialist team involved with agriculture and rural industry. Efficient and up to date with current issues within the industry.’

‘The Practice is distinctive as it is one of the very few firms who are engaged with Charities – The practice partner and his team are exceptional in their responsibility and knowledge that is required in this role – being outstanding.’

‘Jonathan Aldersley is unique being thorough, knowledgeable and always available at any time to discuss a matter.

‘I find Butcher and Barlow unique in being very approachable and able to deal with complex legal issues in a relaxed and communicative style. ’

‘Butcher & Barlow LLP are an exceptional company to deal with. Our customer experience was superb, especially during these testing times and we would recommend this company to any other business in whatever capacity their business required. The communication skills by all employees of the company were superb always seeking to help in any way possible.’

‘Justin Kelly acted on our behalf for the sale of our business. He was extremely efficient and the sale of our business was processed exceptionally well throughout the entire transaction, meeting all required timescales. He remained professional, yet extremely approachable at all times, always taking the time out to offer his professional advice to ensure a smooth sale. Justin clearly has immense knowledge and we feel our sale was processed to perfection. Prior to commencing the sale we were very apprehensive as to whether this would be possible due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus, yet all necessary precautions were made at all times when meeting in person to ensure a safe environment for all.’

‘I have worked with B&B LLP for a number of years, and they are always my first port of call for all legal requirements, both commercially and personally. Communication is always quick, clear and concise. They are extremely thorough in their approach and will help you weigh up the pros and cons of taking certain decisions. Fees are very reasonable and overall service is excellent. ’

‘Jonathan Aldersley is the partner I have worked with most. Nothing is too much trouble, communication is excellent and he will always try his utmost to stick to challenging deadlines. He will offer excellent and balanced advice, highlighting risks where required. ’

‘Personable, professional and efficient.’

‘Samuel Dale has been approachable, responsive , balanced, patient with ability to understand complexity of situation ’

‘Butcher and Barlow were very efficient and professional when dealing with my private case. They provided a sympathetic and personal service whilst maintaining their professionalism at all times.’

‘Our solicitor was Sam Dale. He was exceptional throughout whilst dealing with our case. Everything was dealt with very quickly but we never felt rushed in dealing with paperwork. He was sympathetic at a difficult time. We felt we could trust Sam completely and he did an excellent job for us.’

‘Over several years I have found Chris Hopkins to be most professional, always giving sound unbiased advice and with an exceptional personal touch’

‘My husband used Buther & Barlow to deal with his late father’s Estate back in 2002 and because of this I have used them to handle my late father’s estate. I have always found Butcher & Barlow Solicitors & their other staff to be very helpful, professional, polite and courteous. They have kept me well informed at each stage of the progress of my father’s estate. I have been provided with itemised billing – so I know what exactly I am paying for. ’

‘The 3 solicitors that I have dealt with at Butcher and Barlow’s Bury Office have always been very professional, polite, courteous & helpful – especially Chris Hopkins who has been dealing with my late father’s estate.’

‘Chris Hopkins is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He is proactive, approachable and work is completed efficiently within a good timescale. I have always found him to be very helpful and constructive.’

‘Agile, speedy responses from a well integrated team despite being spread across several local offices.’

‘Jonathan Aldersley leads the firm. He is exceptional. He has a huge ability to deliver excellent service and be readily available to speak to clients at any time. An outstanding leader who sets high levels of service for the firm.’

‘Zoe Paton-Crockett is an excellent communicator, highly responsive and accessible, understands the complex needs of our business and makes us feel like a valued and prioritised client. Excellent knowledge in her field and offers practical and commercial solutions. Transparent approach to fees and billing and offers excellent value.’

‘Andy Mackenzie has always shown a high level of proficiency, pragmatism and professionalism in all our dealings. Andy’s ability to provide a personal approach to a wide range of clients has stood out throughout the passage of time.’

‘James Hodgson is by measures reliable and proactive when dealing with his clients. We refer a number of clients directly to him safe in the knowledge that he sees them as individuals and is fastidious in carrying out his duties for them. He always goes that extra mile that commercial property purchases inevitably call for.’

‘I find the people I have dealt with at Butcher & Barlow in relation to commercial property matters are exceptional, both in terms of their knowledge of the law, their ability to convey that in a very understandable manner, and the fact that they are responsive, competitively priced and easy to do business with.’

‘The team at Butcher & Barlow offer what I feel to be an extremely well-rounded service with specialist solicitors in a range of areas. It is very rare that I will have a legal requirement which cannot be met within the firm in regards to real estate, whether that be tenant disputes, litigation, conveyancing or otherwise.’

‘Daniel Woodcock is very approachable and has a very broad range of experience. I have worked with Daniel on a number of cases and he has provided a detailed level of knowledge and commercial understanding which has resulted in some very positive outcomes.’

‘The Team have a strong collaborative presence, which I feel is a strength within litigation. A particular asset that I have observed from the team would be the ability to contextualise a situation with ease. I usually find that the teams natural collaborative approach, enables both my direct representative and firms partners to have a thorough understanding of work undertaken and in hand. This is extremely reassuring, as demonstrates transparency between the team and an interest in clients.’

‘Despite litigation being a challenging and difficult process, my representative Natalie Dean has demonstrated empathy, whilst ensuring that I am aware of my legal rights and thus, to keep focus objective.’

‘The team provide high quality, commercial and logical advice. They quickly understand the issues put forward and provide advice which is specific and relevant to us the client, rather than a range of advice which covers the spectrum of small businesses to multi national plcs.’

‘We have been provided with excellent advice by Alex Sandland of dispute resolution. His understanding of both the legal and commercial issues relevant to this dispute was first class. He is an extremely good operator who provides robust advice in a clear and confident manner. ’

‘I would single out Alex Sandland as being an exceptionally talented commercial litigator. He has a good rapport with clients and is trusted to handle difficult and complex disputes. Probably one of the most natural and gifted litigators I have encountered.’

‘The team at Butcher and Barlow are excellent litigators with a keen eye for detail. They maintain professionalism, even in an area of law that is particularly litigious. They are a strong litigation team with a breadth of experience in all areas of commercial law. They foster team work and input from everyone working on the case. They are a go-to firm for complex, high-end legal advice.’

‘Alexander Sandland is professional, reliable, and an outstanding commercial lawyer who is always available. His leadership’s impact is clear, as his thoroughness and pragmatic approach is matched only by that of the associates, trainees, and paralegals he manages. He also has a good sense of humour in a crisis and works with counsel to achieve the best outcome for the client. 

‘I have had nothing but the best support and service from all concerned. Keeping things balanced between being professional, helpful, sympathetic and patient is a difficult tightrope to walk but I feel it has been done very well by all involved.’

‘Extremely responsive to the clients needs and supportive.’

‘Butcher & Barlow combine local know-how with the expertise and resourcing provided by their network of offices to give user friendly and accessible, yet expert, service.’

‘Working with this firm has always been easy. They are well organised, efficient and professional.’

‘Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.’

‘Spread across its series of local offices, it provides an excellent combination of local accessibility with the resources of a larger firm.’

‘The team has considerable strength in depth, from partners to associates, deployed across all offices.’

‘They are very approachable. They respond promptly and have a good grasp of any case they are dealing with. ’

‘The team has great strength in depth and a considerable pool of knowledge and experience. They are able to handle all aspects of trusts and probate litigation with aplomb navigating legal issues and procedure adeptly.’

‘Greg Porter – builds a fantastic rapport with clients and understands complex cases very quickly. He is always sure-footed in litigation and brings a tactical keenness to any dispute. Sam Dale – very experienced in probate matters with impressive knowledge and judgment.’

‘My dealings were predominantly with Samuel Dale, one of the Partners at the Sandbach office. I was very anxious about instructing a solicitor, having many misconceptions about the profession and bad dealings with other firms in the past. However, Mr Dale was always approachable yet professional and guided me through the process at what was a very difficult time. The dispute I was involved in was very complex and multi-faceted from a legal perspective and involved issues I had never had to deal with. Although legally complex, Mr Dale was always able to explain the legal position to me clearly and advise as to options available. ’

‘Butcher & Barlow worked well as a team, supporting and progressing the legal steps to achieve a satisfactory conclusion. They used technology well to communicate immediately as the matter moved forward, never allowing pressures of work to interfere with the speed of action. They were very efficient, thorough in their search for a conclusion but always bearing in mind what was required by the Court Order. Procrastination was not in their vocabulary but instead their goal was to avoid delays by the person who had been given a Court Order which he did not intend to obey.’

‘The Family Law team at Butcher & Barlow LLP are experienced, competent and approachable. They have a breadth of knowledge in dealing with a wide variety of work, including financials, contact and child care matters. They have achieved accreditations across the team and have a good reputation with both clients and professionals alike.’

‘With my world being turned upside down without any notice and not knowing which way to turn, I approached Caroline Cockill-Guy 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 was the primary key to win 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.’

‘Always professional and extremely client-focused. No stone left unturned in each case and their briefs are always impeccably well prepared.’

‘Nicola Wingfield is a credit to the firm. Nicola goes over and above for her clients. She has empathy whilst maintaining professionalism at all times. Nicola undertakes a variety of work, and is also a member of the Children’s Panel. She works so hard to do the best possible job for her client’s and deserves recognition for her efforts. She is passionate about Family Law and this shows in her work and representation of her clients.’

‘Caroline Cockill-Guy has a passion for Family Law and fosters a high level of commitment to her work, understanding my objectives and advocates on that basis. When I was first introduced to Caroline, she demonstrated strong analytical and advice skills, showing the ability to spot my weakness points and draw reasonable logical conclusions from the limited information I provided to her. Caroline is honest, open, responsive and has provided me with an excellent legal service.’

‘Kevan Hankinson is fantastic, he’s approachable, easy to talk too, no matter how hard things are, he is understanding and reassuring. Kevan makes family law understandable, gives easy to understand next steps. I would recommend him whole heartedly to anyone needing help with family law.’

‘I have worked closely with Caroline Cockhill-Guy for number of years, representing me on a variety of challenging family law matters. From the moment of introduction I felt fully supported by Caroline in every way. A Highly motivated, competent and extremely professional lawyer. Caroline’s valuable experience and skills enable her think outside of the box when required. Compassionate and understanding when it matters. Committed to winning and securing the best outcome for me. I would be delighted to recommend Caroline and her team at Butcher and Barlow.’

‘I choose the team at Butcher Barlow LLP due to a very strong referral culture. Their effective and functional teamwork allows them to collaborate and share resources with other colleagues throughout the firm, in order to deliver high quality outcomes in very complex issues that cannot be tackled individually.’

‘Catherine Gregson from Butcher Barlow LLP has a passion for real estate/property litigation and fosters a high level of commitment to her work understanding my objectives and advocates on that basis.’

‘Provides quick and efficient advice on all disputes with considerable knowledge of the relevant case law and process to put them above the rest.’

‘James Holton in particular deserves a special mention. He is knowledgeable and very commercially minded, which enables him to provide clear and concise advice to the client, and this helps put them at ease. He does not get bogged down and provides clear advice to resolve the dispute.’

‘Commercially-minded and solutions-driven.’