Butcher & Barlow LLP > Bury, England > Firm Profile

‘They are fully aware of the difficulties that we face in the industry on a day-to-day basis, which we found refreshing and beneficial. We have used Butcher & Barlow several times in the past and we will use them in the future if we need to. We would highly recommend them as a team and a company.’

‘Mike Bracegirdle is sympathetic at all times and understands the case. His knowledge is superb and we trust him implicitly with his knowledge. He is always welcoming and makes you feel at ease. He completely understands our business and that is helpful.’

‘They have a good understanding of agriculture matters.’

‘A great team. Nothing ever seems too much trouble to any of the staff. Always a warm welcome when you arrive at their office. You trust their confidentiality completely.’

‘Rachel Clements was extremely professional and very approachable. She always explained everything thoroughly and if we were unsure of anything, she was always on hand to explain things without us feeling we were bothering her. I cannot fault Rachel Clements attitude, work and professionalism. ’

‘Rebecca Jepson is always available when we need her and has been a great support. Her farming background has helped us when dealing with various complex Landlord and Tenant matters. She has very good client skills and ensures she does her upmost for our mutual clients.’

‘Graham Gigg has experience and a great reputation.’

‘Rebecca Clements was hugely professional, knowledgeable and provided practical advice.’

‘David Burrows’ confidence and fast turnaround ensured that our matter successfully completed in a very short space of time, which was impressive.’

‘Butcher & Barlow stand out as giving you the full service you should expect from a multi-disciplined practice. They are solicitors that give value rather than take value.’

‘Daniel Woodcock is very knowledgeable and technically competent; George Flanders is very amicable to deal with, thorough and attentive to detail.’

‘Rebecca Jepson’s communication and management of our case has been first rate. I would not hesitate to give an unreserved reference to any client looking to engage Rebecca’s services – she is outstanding.’

‘First and foremost the team at Butcher & Barlow LLP take time to understand your current position and what your preferred outcome is. They take the time to ensure both the client and the solicitor are working together to achieve the same goal. We noticed that the different departments within the firm work closely together which enables clients to access all relevant aspects of legal advice.’

‘Jo Ormiston we can’t praise enough. Jo’s extensive knowledge, pragmatic approach and communication skills are the stand out qualities we have acknowledged – it’s been a pleasure to work with Jo.’

‘Nicholas Ball is outstanding not only for his highly professional expertise and knowledge but also due to his very approachable and friendly manner which makes the whole process of commercial acquisitions palatable and relatively easy for a lay person to follow. Thanks to Nicholas’ invaluable expertise we are continuing to expand our business at pace.’

‘Butcher & Barlow’s commercial property team is impressive. They offer prompt service and significantly better value than the bigger firms in the North West. Led by senior partner Jonathan Aldersley, Rachel Martin and Zoë Paton-Crockett are outstanding.’

‘The service was outstanding and delivered in a very professional manner.’

‘Jonathan Aldersley has been my main point of contact in dealing with company business. I have found him to be very professional and knowledgeable.’

‘The team offer a wide range of services and are very quick in turning round time sensitive projects and deliver them to a very high standard.’

‘We always recommend Jonathan Aldersley to our clients who require commercial legal advice whether it is dealing with purchasing or selling their business, leases or raising finance.’

‘They communicate well and the work is of a high standard.’

‘The lead partner Justin Kelly speaks in plain english and delivers what he promises.’

‘I felt Tom Newman went above and beyond to ensure we fully understood each and every stage of the process and in a way, from a first time seller point of view, simplistic.’

‘Outstanding knowledge and customer service and delivery. Consistent service through all departments.’

‘Chris Hopkins was very professional and gave us invaluable advice and support.’

‘It was just very easy to deal with Butcher & Barlow LLP. We felt we were valued as clients by all of the staff we interacted with.’

‘Tim Bailey was excellent. He was not only very knowledgeable about his subject area, but was very easy to deal with. He was patient and always welcoming.’

‘Clear and concise information. Frequent updates. Personal service.’

‘From the outset, myself and my family were very impressed by Butcher & Barlow. From our initial contact with the firm to the successful conclusion of business, our communications were conducted in a warm friendly manner, yet at the same time with thorough professionalism. It was evident that the partners and other staff worked well together and communication among the team was excellent. ’

‘Excellent personal care from Helen Chadderton and her support team. She is highly knowledgeable, hard working and delivers exemplary client service. We are delighted with the service provided and would strongly recommend her to others.’

‘Samuel Dale was excellent in dealing with all of my queries quickly and efficiently. He was very responsive and reassuring. I am very grateful to him for his thoughtful and professional manner in dealing with all aspects of my mum’s estate. I had lots of questions throughout the process, and he was patient in clearly explaining the process and managing my expectations.’

‘Philip Jennings has an in-depth knowledge of trusts.’

‘The team have a number of excellent experienced members able to handle our clients litigation requirements when required.’

‘They always ensure we are kept up to date of case progress and offer a commercial view as the case develops.’

‘The team at Butcher and Barlow are a perfect example of synergy. The communication and professionalism of its employees is outstanding.’

‘The commercial litigation department are superb and pulled out all the stops for me. Their ability to translate the intricate details of our complex legal system into a language I could easily understand was most impressive.’

‘Their legal knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, communication between the departments and ability to think outside of the box is truly impressive.’

‘Hardworking and efficient team who provide good instructions to me as a barrister and strive for their clients in their cases.’

‘The team is very efficient, they have a strong knowledge of that’s they can offer as individuals and when to pass over to colleagues who are more specialised. This makes the process quicker and they are always able to advise and get to the bottom of the situation very quickly.’

‘I work with various members of their team, all of whom are very easy to work with and appear genuinely caring of their clients, who often have complex needs.’

‘Happy to answer all questions and jargon. Honest and trustworthy. Make you feel confident about them. Feeling that you are in safe hands.’

‘I found Butcher and Barlow very approachable and experienced solicitors. They are a very down to earth set of professionals who make you feel very at ease.’

‘Tom Sedley has been very thorough in explaining in layman’s terms each process of our claim. I found him very easy to talk to and for me to ask him questions.’

‘Butcher and Barlow are an excellent team to work with. They care about their client’s needs on a personal level and I have no doubt secure the best results. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘A friendly atmosphere and we were made to feel at ease.’

‘Samuel Dale is very efficient and professional.’

‘Professional, thorough, compassionate and friendly.’

‘Samuel Dale has been compassionate and professional throughout. I have felt informed throughout a very stressful process and he has helped guide me through my dispute.’

‘I’ve been very happy with the service Butcher Barlow have provided in my probate dispute.’

‘Samuel Dale has been excellent. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others in a probate dispute.’

‘Friendly, professional and long standing in the area with a good reputation.’

‘Excellent service, continued progression through to timely completion. Communication at the start and throughout the process was excellent. Explanation of some of the legal niceties was done in an understandable and supportive way.’

‘Butcher and Barlow have proven to be efficient, organised and client orientated. I engaged with Butcher and Barlow as part of a recommendation from a friend who has had positive experiences with the firm. I find this firm unique in that they have empathy with clients and are easy to communicate with. I am happy that I chose to entrust my case with this firm and highly recommend them.’

‘This firm is outstanding.’

‘Going through an unwanted divorce is difficult. However, I felt that Alex Williams and her team were there for me and had my back. Alex has always given a professional and balanced view. It gave me confidence to persevere where I may have given up.’

‘Warm and welcoming.’

‘This team are organised, efficient and helpful. They are welcoming, helpful and trustworthy. There is a personal, thoughtful and sensitive approach to clients which has been welcomed in the circumstances. Trust is built from the first meeting.’

‘Alex Williams was brilliant, kept me up to date on every little thing, and is just an all-round genuine person to have looking after me.’

‘Caroline Cockhill-Guy supported me through a difficult divorce process, ensuring that I was supported both legally and emotionally at all times. She navigated difficult circumstances, keeping me updated and ensuring I received a fair settlement. She also fairly challenged and effectively worked with barristers to deliver an outcome that I was completely satisfied with.’

‘Caroline Cockill-Guy from the very start has delivered an extremely professional approach to my case. Caroline has been honest and direct with her advice and likely outcomes, yet still has guided me through the court process with empathy and understanding at an incredibly difficult time in my life.’

‘The staff are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.’

‘Greg Porter is excellent. He is calm, approachable and goes the extra mile for clients.’

‘Greg Porter is hard working, forward thinking and strives to achieve the best results for his client.’

‘Greg Porter is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who goes the extra mile for his clients, I have always had a first class relationship with him.’

‘The practice houses a very extensive and experienced team and are well-placed to deal with all manner of legal issues. They operate from various locations in the North West and we’ve found them very responsive to our needs which were dealt with in a speedy and efficient manner.