Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Solicitors in Warrington and Cheshire
Watsons Solicitors is a leading law firm based in Warrington town centre with over 60 years of experience serving individuals, businesses, and charitable organisations across Cheshire. Established in 1960, we pride ourselves on providing a refreshing, client-focused approach to legal services, combining deep local knowledge with expertise in areas such as family law, conveyancing, employment law, and wills and probate. Our team of accredited solicitors, including specialists in the Law Society Children's Panel and Resolution, delivers tailored advice to navigate complex legal processes with clarity and compassion.We prioritise transparency in costs, offering fixed-fee options and flexible payment arrangements to ensure accessibility. Recognised for our Law Society Lexcel accreditation, we maintain rigorous quality standards while fostering collaborative solutions through mediation and dispute resolution. Our partners oversee all cases personally, ensuring consistent excellence and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Employment Law
Wills & Probate
Court of Protection
Care Proceedings
Commercial Property
Divorce Law
Advising the Elderly
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience serving Warrington and Cheshire.
- Our solicitors hold accreditations from the Law Society and Resolution.
- We prioritise mediation to reduce costs and emotional strain.
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing with no hidden charges.
- Partners oversee all cases personally for consistent quality.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Resolution
- Law Society Children's Panel
- Solicitors for the Elderly
What people say
Exceptional service
Efficient and professional
Kind helpful staff
Highly recommend
Stress-free process
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases with sensitivity and expertise. We prioritise mediation to reduce conflict while protecting clients' rights. Accredited by Resolution and the Law Society, we provide fixed-fee consultations and tailored solutions for complex family dynamics.
Conveyancing
Specialising in residential and commercial property transactions, we offer fixed-fee conveyancing with transparent costs. Our Law Society-accredited team ensures smooth processes for purchases, sales, and remortgages, supported by detailed guides and proactive communication throughout the transaction.
Wills & Probate
We provide comprehensive will-writing and probate services to safeguard assets and execute estates efficiently. Our solicitors advise on inheritance tax mitigation, lasting powers of attorney, and court of protection matters, ensuring clients' wishes are upheld with professional precision.
Employment Law
Advising employers and employees on contracts, disputes, and tribunal representation, our employment law team offers jargon-free guidance. We specialise in settlement agreements and disciplinary procedures, combining commercial awareness with advocacy expertise to resolve workplace conflicts.
Care Proceedings
Our experienced family law team represents parents and guardians in local authority care cases. We provide urgent legal support for emergency protection orders and interim care arrangements, prioritising children's welfare while safeguarding parental rights through court proceedings.
People
Latham Parry
Managing Partner
Specialising in employment law with 20+ years' experience, Latham leads the firm's HR advisory services and tribunal representation. A member of the Employment Lawyers Association, he joined Watsons in 2015 and became Managing Partner in 2021.
Catrin Parry
Partner & Head of Family Department
A family law specialist since 1990, Catrin handles complex childcare work and matrimonial disputes. Member of the Law Society Children's Panel and Resolution, she joined Watsons in 2007 and became a Partner in 2008.
Alexandra Mitchell
Partner & Probate Specialist
With 20 years' experience, Alexandra specialises in wills, probate, and elderly client care. A STEP member, she has led the probate department since joining Watsons in 2007, focusing on estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation.
Danny Hudson
Family Law Partner
Qualified in 2004, Danny specialises in divorce, child welfare, and domestic violence cases. A Law Society Family Law Panel member, he combines mediation expertise with courtroom advocacy to resolve high-conflict family disputes.
Kristel Clarke
Probate & Elderly Care Partner
A 2013 qualified solicitor, Kristel specialises in wills, trusts, and Court of Protection matters. Accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly, she manages complex probate cases and acts as a deputy for financial affairs.
Questions
What areas of law does Watsons Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, employment law, wills and probate, care proceedings, and Court of Protection matters across Warrington and Cheshire.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for divorce, conveyancing, and probate services with transparent pricing and no hidden charges.
How quickly can I get legal advice?
Our offices are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with urgent matters prioritised. We monitor emails and calls during operating hours for prompt responses.
Are your solicitors accredited professionals?
Yes, our team holds accreditations from the Law Society, Resolution, and Solicitors for the Elderly, with specialists in children's law and probate.
Can you help with emergency family law cases?
We provide urgent legal support for care proceedings and emergency protection orders, advising clients immediately upon notification of social services involvement.
