Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Law Partner in Blackburn
Taylors Solicitors Legal Services is a dynamic and highly experienced commercial law firm with offices in Manchester and Blackburn, Lancashire. Established to meet client needs with a city-level service tailored to regional businesses, we combine expertise from major national law firms with a commitment to local accessibility. Our team provides pragmatic, commercially astute legal solutions across a range of sectors, prioritising client understanding, business priorities, and cost-effective outcomes. With over two decades of growth alongside entrepreneurial clients, we offer specialist knowledge in areas including commercial disputes, intellectual property, insolvency, and employment law.Our approach blends unrivalled experience with a business-like ethos, ensuring timely and workable advice in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. We maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, many of whom are owner-managed businesses, and are dedicated to supporting their prosperity through tailored legal support.
Services
Commercial Trading Agreements
Business Deals
Intellectual Property
Insolvency
Employment Law
Commercial Disputes
Regulatory Investigations
Property Finance
Shareholder Disputes
Employer Protection Scheme
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in commercial law.
- Our team combines city-level expertise with regional accessibility.
- We provide tailored, cost-effective legal solutions aligned with business priorities.
- Our track record includes high-profile intellectual property and competition law cases.
- We maintain long-term relationships with owner-managed businesses.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Anti Copying In Design (ACID)
What people say
Zero tolerance policy success
Sound commercial approach
Professionalism and diligence
Exceeded expectations
Consistent expertise
Services
Commercial Trading Agreements
Our team specialises in structuring commercial agreements to streamline deals and reduce costs. We provide pragmatic advice on contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management for businesses across the UK and Europe. Our expertise ensures legally robust agreements that align with commercial objectives.
Intellectual Property
We offer comprehensive IP services including strategic licensing, dispute resolution, and enforcement of rights. Our specialists handle copyright, trademarks, and design rights, with notable success in high-profile cases involving anti-counterfeiting and competition law breaches.
Insolvency
Our insolvency team advises businesses, lenders, and individuals on restructuring, recovery, and formal insolvency procedures. We provide strategic guidance on corporate rescue, creditor negotiations, and compliance with insolvency regulations to protect stakeholder interests.
Employment Law
We deliver practical employment law solutions including dispute resolution, tribunal representation, and policy development. Our services cover contract drafting, disciplinary procedures, and compliance with evolving employment regulations to mitigate workplace risks.
Regulatory Investigations
Our unit specialises in defending clients against regulatory investigations, including competition law breaches and Trading Standards enforcement. We provide strategic representation in CMA cases, leniency applications, and compliance reviews to resolve complex legal challenges.
People
Tony Catterall
Senior Partner
Tony is a leading intellectual property lawyer with extensive experience in copyright and competition law. He has represented clients in high-profile cases, including a landmark dispute against a major retailer for design infringement.
Elaine Hurn
Managing Partner
Elaine oversees commercial transactions and employment law services. With a background in major national firms, she focuses on delivering strategic legal advice aligned with business priorities for owner-managed companies.
Andrew Livesey
Partner
Andrew specialises in insolvency and business restructuring, advising companies and lenders on debt recovery and corporate rescue strategies. He has led complex insolvency cases involving multi-jurisdictional stakeholders.
Claire Barnes
Partner
Claire leads regulatory investigations, including competition law cases with the CMA. She has expertise in defending businesses against allegations of anti-competitive practices and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Matthew Catterall
Corporate Partner
Matthew advises on corporate transactions and commercial agreements. His work includes mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on delivering legally sound and commercially viable solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Taylors Solicitors Legal Services Legal Services specialise in?
We specialise in commercial law, including trading agreements, intellectual property, insolvency, employment law, and regulatory investigations.
Which regions does Taylors Solicitors Legal Services serve?
We serve clients across Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire, Manchester, and the wider UK.
How does Taylors Solicitors Legal Services differ from larger national law firms?
We combine city-level expertise with a regional focus, offering tailored, cost-effective solutions and long-term client relationships.
Can Taylors Solicitors Legal Services handle complex intellectual property disputes?
Yes, our team has successfully represented clients in high-profile IP cases, including copyright infringement and anti-counterfeiting.
How did Taylors Solicitors Legal Services support clients during the pandemic?
We maintained seamless operations through remote working, ensuring continuity in legal services and adapting to client needs during lockdowns.
