Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Cumbria
Thomson Hayton Winkley Solicitors & Legal Services has been providing trusted legal services to families and businesses in Cumbria and beyond for over 150 years. Our firm combines deep local knowledge with city-standard expertise across residential and commercial property, dispute resolution, farming law, and private client services. Accredited by the Law Society's Quality Conveyancing Scheme, we maintain strong relationships with clients through our four offices in Kendal, Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale, and the J36 Rural Auction Centre. Our award-winning Rural Law Practice specialises in agricultural and rural business matters, while our dispute resolution team prioritises cost-effective solutions.With generations of combined experience, we deliver practical advice tailored to individual needs, supported by modern conveniences like home visits and digital communication. Recognised as National Rural Business Award winners, we remain committed to community engagement and professional excellence, evidenced by our consistently high client satisfaction ratings and repeat business.
Services
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Dispute Resolution
Farming Law
Wills & Probate
Family Law
Employment Law
Tourism & Hospitality
Rural Business
Elderly Client Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of combined legal experience in Cumbria
- Our team includes specialists accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly and STEP
- We offer home visits and hospital appointments for vulnerable clients
- Our Rural Law Practice won National Rural Business Awards
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Quality Conveyancing Scheme
What people say
Professional, efficient and polite
Amazing service
Trusted advisors
Nothing was any trouble
High client feedback
Services
Residential Property
Our residential property solicitors handle all aspects of home ownership legalities, including buying/selling property, leasehold matters, boundary disputes, and equity release. With local expertise across Cumbria and the South Lakes region, we ensure smooth transactions through our accredited conveyancing services. Our team provides clear guidance on title registration, joint ownership, and property transfers, maintaining the Law Society's Quality Conveyancing Scheme standards.
Farming & Rural Law
Specialising in rural business matters, our award-winning Rural Law Practice offers tailored legal solutions for farmers, landowners, and rural enterprises. We handle agricultural tenancies, farm succession planning, partnership agreements, and rural diversification projects. Located at J36 Rural Auction Centre, our dedicated team combines practical farming knowledge with legal expertise to support the agricultural community across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Yorkshire.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team specialises in resolving property, family, and commercial conflicts through mediation and litigation. We prioritise cost-effective solutions while maintaining strong advocacy in court proceedings. Services cover neighbour disputes, inheritance claims, professional negligence, and business conflicts, with a focus on minimising stress and financial impact through early dispute intervention strategies.
Wills & Probate
We provide comprehensive wills and probate services including will creation, inheritance tax planning, lasting powers of attorney, and estate administration. Our specialist team, trained as Dementia Friends and accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly, offers compassionate guidance for complex succession matters. Services extend to Court of Protection matters and resolving inheritance disputes through our offices in Kendal and Windermere.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors handle transactions and disputes for business premises across Cumbria. Services include lease negotiations, property acquisitions, development agreements, and landlord-tenant disputes. We serve diverse sectors from tourism and hospitality to manufacturing, combining local market knowledge with city-standard expertise without premium pricing, supported by our strong regional business relationships.
People
Graeme Armstrong
Solicitor
Experienced residential property lawyer with extensive local knowledge in Cumbria's property market, providing expert conveyancing advice and client-focused solutions.
Liam Mulholland
Solicitor
Specialist in farming and rural law matters, offering practical legal guidance to agricultural clients from our J36 Rural Auction Centre office.
Anna Knowles
Solicitor
Commercial property expert advising tourism and hospitality businesses across the South Lakes region, with particular focus on sector-specific legal requirements.
Kath Milburn
Office Manager
Manages operations at the Rural Law Practice office, providing administrative support and client coordination for farming and rural business clients.
Hazel Jones
Solicitor
Residential property specialist with deep understanding of local property markets, delivering clear legal guidance during property transactions.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle property matters across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Yorkshire from our offices in Kendal, Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale, and J36 Rural Auction Centre.
Can you assist with agricultural property disputes?
Yes, our specialist Rural Law Practice team handles farming-related legal issues including land disputes, tenancy agreements, and succession planning.
Do you offer home visits for elderly clients?
We provide home and hospital visits for vulnerable clients needing wills, powers of attorney, or other private client services.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We prioritise urgent matters and typically offer appointments within 48 hours for most legal services across our four office locations.
Are your conveyancing fees fixed?
We provide transparent pricing with fixed fees where possible, clearly explaining all costs before work commences on property transactions.
Can you help with rural business diversification?
Our Rural Law Practice provides legal support for agricultural diversification projects, including planning permissions and business structure advice.
