Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner Since 1826
Established in 1826, Wains Solicitors has built an enduring reputation for delivering expert legal services across Macclesfield and Congleton. Our firm combines over 180 years of experience with a commitment to maintaining a personal, client-focused approach. Specialising in Family Law, Business Law, and Conveyancing, we provide tailored legal solutions for private individuals, legal aid cases, and corporate clients. Our team includes specialists accredited by the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme and members of the Family Law Panel, ensuring technical excellence and compassionate representation.We prioritise client welfare, offering fixed-fee pricing, free initial consultations, and transparent communication. Rooted in the local community, we continue to uphold the values of integrity and professionalism that have defined our practice since its founding.
Services
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Business Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 180 years of combined legal expertise across multiple practice areas
- Our conveyancing team holds Law Society CQS accreditation for property transactions
- Free initial 30-minute consultation for all new clients seeking legal advice
- Specialist family law practitioners accredited by the Law Society Family Panel
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing structures for residential conveyancing services
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Specialist knowledge
Personal service
Long experience
Clear advice
Prompt responses
Services
Family Law
Our Family Law practice handles divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements with specialist expertise. We provide compassionate representation for domestic violence injunctions and social services interventions. The team includes Law Society Family Panel members who prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining readiness for decisive court action when required.
Residential Conveyancing
Specialist conveyancing services for property purchases, sales, and remortgages with Law Society CQS-accredited professionals. We provide dedicated case management from contract exchange to completion, offering fixed-fee pricing and clear guidance through transaction complexities including leasehold transfers and title registrations.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive wills preparation, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney services. Our experts guide clients through estate planning, executor appointments, and trust management. We handle complex probate matters including agricultural property estates and provide deed of variation assistance for post-death asset reallocation.
Commercial Conveyancing
Tailored legal support for commercial property transactions including lease agreements and freehold acquisitions. Our conveyancers manage commercial development projects and landlord-tenant disputes, providing specialist advice on property licensing and regulatory compliance for business premises.
Business Law
Legal services for commercial contracts, liquor licensing, and business succession planning. We advise on corporate governance, partnership agreements, and commercial property matters, supporting businesses from formation through growth to eventual succession or dissolution.
People
Kevin Worthington
Designated Member
Specialist family law solicitor with Law Society Family Panel accreditation. Qualified in 2000, Kevin handles divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and domestic violence injunctions with over 15 years' experience at Wains Solicitors.
Nicola Grainger
Designated Member
Estate planning expert qualified in 2003, specialising in wills, probate, and trust administration. Nicola manages complex estates including agricultural and business assets, with extensive experience in lasting powers of attorney.
Kate Hancock
Solicitor
Property law specialist qualified in 2005, handling residential and commercial conveyancing. Kate has particular expertise in agricultural property transactions, lease agreements, and adverse possession claims across her 18-year legal career.
Lisa Bradshaw
Conveyancer
Experienced conveyancing professional with over 30 years' service at Wains Solicitors. Lisa manages residential property transactions from the Congleton office, maintaining specialist knowledge of local property market requirements.
Sarah Clarke
Conveyancing Executive
Qualified conveyancing specialist with 20 years' experience in Macclesfield. Sarah handles all aspects of residential conveyancing including new builds, shared equity schemes, and complex property transfers.
Questions
What areas of law does Wains Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law, Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Wills & Probate, and Business Law services.
How can I make an initial appointment?
Contact either our Macclesfield or Congleton office to book a free 30-minute initial consultation with our legal team.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee pricing for residential conveyancing and selected probate services with transparent cost structures.
Are your conveyancers officially accredited?
Our conveyancing team holds the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation for property transactions.
How do you handle family law disputes?
Our Law Society Family Panel members prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining readiness for decisive court action when required.
Can you assist with commercial property transactions?
Yes, we provide specialist support for commercial conveyancing including lease agreements and business property acquisitions.
