Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in the North West
Farleys Solicitors is a leading North West law firm with over 60 years of experience, established in 1958. Our history began in Blackburn, where we initially focused on property law before expanding into a diverse range of legal services. We pride ourselves on combining decades of specialist expertise with a friendly, down-to-earth approach to deliver outstanding legal services to individuals and businesses. Our team tailors award-winning services to clients' unique circumstances, prioritising their needs and wellbeing to achieve cost-effective outcomes. With offices in Lancashire and Manchester, we offer accessible, trusted legal support across the region. Our mission is to provide quality-assured legal services that clients are proud to associate with, supported by a team committed to excellence and community values.We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain a strong reputation for integrity and client-focused service. Our core CARE values guide our legal practice and community engagement, ensuring we remain a respected and reliable legal partner. The firm's longevity and adaptability reflect our dedication to evolving with clients' needs while maintaining traditional principles of professionalism and care. Clients consistently commend our professional yet friendly service, highlighting our ability to make complex legal processes stress-free and accessible.
Services
Abuse Claims
Employment Law
Family Law
Medical Negligence
Personal Injury
Commercial Litigation
Residential Property
Corporate Insolvency
Environmental Law
Sports Law
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience delivering legal services in the North West.
- Our team tailors award-winning services to individual client circumstances.
- We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional standards.
- Clients consistently praise our professional yet friendly service approach.
- We maintain offices in Blackburn, Burnley, Manchester, and Preston for accessibility.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional service
Kept informed
Stress-free experience
Outstanding strategist
Accessible support
Services
Abuse Claims
We specialise in representing victims of abuse across various institutions, including schools, religious organisations, and healthcare facilities. Our dedicated team provides compassionate support while pursuing justice through civil claims and CICA applications. With extensive experience in complex abuse cases, we offer free online abuse clinics and tailored legal strategies to help survivors achieve compensation and closure.
Medical Negligence
Our medical negligence solicitors handle complex cases involving misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and hospital infections. We represent clients in claims for birth injuries, cerebral palsy, and delayed cancer diagnoses. With a track record of successful settlements, we combine legal expertise with medical specialists to prove duty of care breaches and secure appropriate compensation for life-changing injuries.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services covering divorce, child arrangements, and high-net-worth settlements. Our solicitors specialise in contentious separations, domestic abuse cases, and complex financial negotiations. With a focus on minimising conflict, we offer pragmatic advice on marital agreements, child custody, and post-divorce financial arrangements while prioritising clients' emotional wellbeing.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury team handles road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and public liability claims. We specialise in serious injury cases, industrial disease compensation, and criminal injury claims through the CICA. Using our 'No Win No Fee' arrangement, we pursue maximum compensation for clients while managing their legal processes with transparency and regular communication.
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses in commercial disputes covering contract breaches, shareholder conflicts, and property litigation. Our services include arbitration, injunctions, and professional negligence claims for corporate clients. With expertise in construction disputes and debt recovery, we provide strategic legal solutions that protect commercial interests while maintaining business relationships where possible.
People
Gavin Hall
Associate
Gavin Hall is an experienced associate at Farleys Solicitors, specialising in commercial litigation and business disputes. With a focus on construction law and contract disputes, he provides strategic legal solutions for corporate clients across the North West region.
Jo Smith
Associate Partner
Jo Smith serves as an associate partner, leading the firm's employment law department. She specialises in workplace discrimination cases and employment tribunal representation, offering practical advice to both employers and employees across various industry sectors.
Jane Haymes
Partner
Jane Haymes is a senior partner with expertise in medical negligence and clinical claims. She has successfully represented clients in complex cases involving hospital errors, birth injuries, and delayed diagnoses, maintaining a strong focus on client care and support.
Victoria Mitchell
Partner
Victoria Mitchell is a partner specialising in family law and divorce proceedings. With extensive experience in high-net-worth divorces and child custody cases, she provides compassionate yet effective legal representation to families during challenging times.
Questions
What areas of law does Farleys Solicitors Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in abuse claims, family law, medical negligence, personal injury, commercial litigation, and corporate insolvency, among other legal areas.
Do you offer 'No Win No Fee' arrangements?
Yes, we offer 'No Win No Fee' options for personal injury and clinical negligence claims to ensure access to justice for all clients.
Are your services available across the UK?
While based in the North West, we handle cases nationwide, particularly in abuse claims, medical negligence, and commercial litigation.
How long has Farleys Solicitors Solicitors been in operation?
We have been providing legal services since 1958, with over 60 years of experience in the legal industry.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain professional standards through regular audits and compliance checks.
