Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Swinton & Sale
Established in 1905, Rothwell & Evans Solicitors is a traditional high street law practice serving communities in Swinton and Sale. Our firm combines over a century of operational history with a commitment to accessible, client-focused legal services. We specialise in conveyancing, family law, wills, probate, and notary services, delivering tailored solutions through a team of experienced professionals. Our expertise spans residential and commercial property transactions, relationship breakdowns, estate planning, and cross-border legal matters. As a Law Society Quality Conveyancing Scheme member, we maintain rigorous service standards while offering flexible arrangements like home visits and late appointments.Our team's collective experience, including directors with decades of practice, ensures clients receive authoritative guidance. We prioritise transparency through fixed-price quotes and clear communication, demonstrated by our participation in community initiatives like Dying Matters Awareness Week. Our dual office locations and digital accessibility reflect our dedication to meeting client needs in both physical and virtual spaces.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Notary Services
Estate Planning
Commercial Conveyancing
Mediation
Lasting Power of Attorney
Probate
Remortgage
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of combined legal expertise since 1905
- Competitive fixed-price conveyancing and legal services
- Free initial interview to assess your specific needs
- Home visits available for elderly or disabled clients
- Recognised member of the Law Society's Quality Conveyancing Scheme
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Warm, helpful staff
Efficient service
Would recommend
Courteous and polite
Great help during stress
Services
Conveyancing
We provide comprehensive residential and commercial conveyancing services with competitive fixed pricing. Our experienced team handles freehold and leasehold transactions, remortgages, and equity transfers. With over 25 years' experience, we ensure smooth property transactions through clear communication and membership of the Law Society's Quality Conveyancing Scheme.
Family Law
Our family law services address relationship breakdowns for married, civil partnered, and cohabiting couples. We specialise in mediation, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Director Ron Pundick offers free initial interviews to assess cases while maintaining a sensitive approach to reduce emotional and financial costs during difficult transitions.
Wills & Probate
We offer complete will-writing, lasting power of attorney, and probate administration services. Led by Director Lorna Bowen, our team manages estate administration during bereavement while providing forward planning solutions. We participate in national initiatives like Will Aid to support community estate planning needs.
Notary Services
As a qualified Notary Public, Lorna Bowen provides document verification for cross-border transactions. Our services include authenticating legal documents, witnessing signatures, and certifying translations. This specialist service ensures international legal compliance for personal and business matters requiring foreign jurisdiction recognition.
Commercial Conveyancing
We handle commercial property transactions including sales, leases, and management pack reviews. Our services cover title verification, leasehold management communications, and new build property completions. We provide tailored advice for business property needs with the same fixed-price transparency as residential services.
People
Joe Gilliatt
Director Conveyancing
With extensive conveyancing experience, Joe Gilliatt leads property transactions at Rothwell & Evans. He specialises in residential and commercial property law while maintaining our commitment to accessible legal services.
Lorna Bowen
Director Wills & Probate
Lorna Bowen heads our Wills, Probate & Elderly Client Services Department. As a qualified Notary Public, she combines estate planning expertise with international document authentication services for personal and business clients.
Ron Pundick
Director Family Law
Ron Pundick specialises in family law matters including relationship breakdowns and child custody arrangements. He offers practical advice while leading our mediation services to resolve disputes constructively.
John Falencki
Director Conveyancing
John Falencki brings significant conveyancing expertise to our property transactions team. He handles complex residential and commercial property matters with a focus on clear client communication.
Kris Pye
CILEx Fellow Conveyancing
As a CILEx Fellow, Kris Pye provides specialist conveyancing services with professional legal qualifications. They contribute to our property team's depth of experience in residential transactions.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, wills, probate, and notary services. Our experienced team handles residential/commercial property transactions, relationship breakdowns, estate planning, and cross-border legal matters.
Do you offer fixed price legal services?
Yes, we provide competitive fixed-price quotes for conveyancing services including freehold and leasehold transactions. We'll provide written cost estimates following your initial consultation.
Can I get a home visit for legal services?
Yes, we offer home visits for elderly or disabled clients by prior arrangement. This service ensures accessibility for those who find office visits challenging.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Reg.565285/566624). We maintain membership of the Law Society's Quality Conveyancing Scheme.
