Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Preston
Napthens Solicitors Blackpool is an award-winning independent law firm dedicated to delivering tailored legal solutions for both businesses and individuals. With a collaborative approach, we prioritise understanding our clients' unique challenges and objectives to provide strategic guidance. Our team of 25 partners and over 300 colleagues operates from multiple offices across the North West, combining local expertise with a commitment to excellence. We specialise in corporate law, commercial litigation, property, and private client services, ensuring comprehensive support for all legal matters.Recognised in the Legal 500 as a tier-1 firm, we blend ambitious growth with a client-centric ethos, fostering trust through transparent communication. Our focus extends beyond immediate legal needs, aiming to support long-term success for clients navigating business and life transitions. With a heritage of innovation and a forward-looking perspective, we deliver results-driven advice while maintaining a warm, accessible culture.
Services
Corporate Law
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Property
Wills and Probate
Family Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Rural Law
Dispute Resolution
Residential Conveyancing
Highlights and features
- We have 25 partners and over 300 experienced legal professionals.
- Our offices span Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, and the North West region.
- Recognised as a tier-1 law firm in the Legal 500 rankings.
- We prioritise collaborative, client-centric solutions for complex legal challenges.
- Our team includes specialists ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Legal 500
What people say
Award-winning service
Expert legal guidance
Collaborative approach
Regional specialists
Client-focused ethos
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law service advises businesses on formations, mergers, acquisitions, and governance. We provide strategic guidance to ensure compliance and support growth objectives. Clients benefit from sector-specific expertise and proactive legal solutions tailored to their operational needs.
Commercial Litigation
We handle complex commercial disputes including contractual issues, debt recovery, and insolvency matters. Our team focuses on achieving cost-effective outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or court representation. Clients receive pragmatic advice to minimise business disruption.
Wills and Probate
This service covers will drafting, inheritance tax planning, and probate administration. We help clients protect assets and ensure smooth estate transitions. Specialist advice is available for high-net-worth individuals and complex family arrangements.
Commercial Property
We advise on property acquisitions, leases, and development projects. Our expertise includes rural property transactions and renewable energy infrastructure. Clients receive comprehensive support for both urban and countryside property matters.
Family Law
Specialising in divorce, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements, we provide empathetic yet pragmatic family law support. Ranked specialists handle high-conflict cases and complex financial divisions with sensitivity and legal precision.
People
Matthew Taylor
Partner and Head of Family
Recognised family law specialist with Legal 500 rankings and media commentary experience. Previously led Liverpool's Stowe Family Law office, bringing expertise in divorce settlements and cohabitation disputes to Napthens Solicitors Blackpool.
Stephen Mackellar
Senior Associate Solicitor
Specialist in wills, trusts, and probate for high-net-worth clients. Recommended in Legal 500 for inheritance tax planning and estate administration, with additional recognition in Chambers & Partners' Private Wealth Law guide.
Helen Lucking
Partner
Experienced family law practitioner leading Napthens Solicitors Blackpool' Liverpool team. Known for strategic approach to complex financial settlements and child custody arrangements, with a focus on collaborative law solutions.
Andrew Holden
Partner
Head of Rural department with dual office responsibilities in Kendal and Blackburn. Specialist in agricultural property transactions and rural business succession planning, serving North West farming communities.
Farida Isaji
Head of Wills, Trust and Probate
Leading probate specialist managing complex estate administrations and tax planning strategies. Recognised for expertise in high-value inheritance matters and Court of Protection cases across multiple office locations.
Questions
What areas of law does Napthens Solicitors Blackpool specialise in?
We specialise in corporate law, commercial litigation, property transactions, family law, and private client services including wills and probate.
Do you offer legal services for both businesses and individuals?
Yes, we provide tailored legal solutions for businesses and personal legal matters across our practice areas.
Are your lawyers specialists in their fields?
Our team includes Legal 500-ranked specialists in family law, probate, and commercial property, with sector-specific expertise.
What makes Napthens Solicitors Blackpool different from other law firms?
We combine regional expertise with national recognition, prioritising collaborative solutions and long-term client relationships over transactional interactions.
Do you provide online legal resources?
Yes, our Insights section offers legal updates, case studies, and guidance on current legal issues affecting businesses and individuals.
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Reviews (4)
Jonathan Green
Apr 25, 2024
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A huge thank you to Helen Lucking (Lytham) for her advice and guidance. Helen has helped immensely as we navigated through a considerably lengthy family law issue. I couldn't recommend her and Napthens enough. I have instructed a few local solicitors over the years, but Helen is ahead of all.
Annette
Apr 10, 2024
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After Athena (part of the Naphtens Group) was the company who helped me with a legal matter. I was looking for a trustworthy, experienced employment lawyer providing objective advice who is acting in my best interest. A friend recommended After Athena based on her excellent experience with Emma Saunders. Oli McCann worked on my case. Oli provided an excellent service. Not only was Oli quick to respond, his concise and thorough approach to my legal case was incredible.
I felt very well looked after. Oli explained the legal terms in a way I was able to understand and he was able to achieve everything we wanted to achieve. Working with Oli made the whole experience pleasant and quick to deal with. I can fully recommend the company to anyone, you will be well looked after.
I felt very well looked after. Oli explained the legal terms in a way I was able to understand and he was able to achieve everything we wanted to achieve. Working with Oli made the whole experience pleasant and quick to deal with. I can fully recommend the company to anyone, you will be well looked after.
Bob S.
Nov 20, 2023
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Napthens turned a challenging situation with an uncooperative party into a much smoother experience. Farida was consistently available via email, responding promptly each time. Thanks to their diligent efforts, the issue was resolved efficiently and without hassle. What started as a major concern quickly became a straightforward process. We are truly grateful for all they have donethank you!
Kaleigh
Nov 20, 2023
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We received outstanding service from Napthens, especially from Dawn and Alice. Despite the complexities of our house sale and purchase, Dawn provided constant reassurance and maintained excellent communication from start to finish. We were always informed about our progress and what to expect next. If the other solicitors had been as efficient as Dawn, we would have moved months ago. Thank you once again.
