Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Commercial Legal Services in Manchester
LLM Solicitors was founded in 2000 as a commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre. Our team comprises experienced lawyers with national firm backgrounds, delivering tailored legal solutions to business clients across the North West and nationally. We specialise in combining technical expertise with practical commercial understanding to support entrepreneurs, investors, and developers in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and property. Our ethos prioritises client objectives, with a track record of advising on complex corporate transactions, property matters, and dispute resolution.With over 25 years of collective experience, our partners provide strategic guidance from business creation through expansion to disposal. We maintain professional indemnity insurance and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 329946). Our commitment to quality service extends to transparent cost information and a formal complaints policy. We serve clients through direct contact via our Manchester office at 4 Oxford Court, offering dedicated support for corporate, employment, and intellectual property law matters.
Services
Commercial Law
Corporate Transactions
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Property Development
Insolvency
Commercial Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of corporate law expertise from national firm backgrounds
- Our team provides tailored advice for entrepreneurs across key business sectors
- We combine technical legal knowledge with practical commercial understanding
- Proven success in high-value dispute resolution and corporate transactions
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with transparent policies
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law services provide comprehensive legal support for business operations, contracts, and regulatory compliance. We advise entrepreneurs and companies on commercial agreements, corporate governance, and transactional matters. Our practical approach ensures legal solutions align with commercial objectives while maintaining regulatory standards.
Corporate Transactions
We specialise in corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and business restructurings. Our team guides clients through complex deals from initial negotiations to completion. With experience in management buyouts and joint ventures, we deliver strategic advice for business growth and succession planning across multiple sectors.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution practice handles commercial litigation, contract disputes, and insolvency matters. We represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods. With successful outcomes in high-value claims, including a 15 million defence case, we provide robust representation for business-related legal conflicts.
Employment Law
We offer specialist employment law advice covering tribunal representation, contract disputes, and workplace policies. Our services include defending employment tribunal claims, drafting service agreements, and advising on HR compliance. We represent both employers and senior employees in contentious and non-contentious matters.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property services cover transactions, leasing, and development projects. We advise investors, developers, and businesses on property acquisitions, financing, and dispute resolution. With tailored advice on ownership and management issues, we support clients through all stages of commercial property dealings.
People
Paul Lockett
Founder Partner
Paul has over 25 years' experience advising business entrepreneurs on corporate transactions. He specialises in guiding clients through business creation, expansion, and disposal while supporting young entrepreneurs with strategic legal advice.
Robert Loveday
Corporate Partner
Rob advises private companies on corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions. With sector expertise in financial services and property, he provides strategic guidance for business growth and restructuring through negotiated deals and joint ventures.
Terry McMahon
Commercial Property Partner
Terry specialises in commercial property transactions for investors and developers. He provides practical advice on buying, selling, and leasing commercial assets while addressing ownership and management challenges for landlords and tenants.
Paul Humphreys
Litigation Partner
Paul has 30 years' experience in commercial litigation, successfully defending high-value claims and securing settlements through mediation. He represents SMEs in contract disputes and insolvency matters with a focus on practical resolution strategies.
Susanne Helliwell
Employment Law Consultant
Susanne handles employment litigation in courts and tribunals, specialising in high-value disputes. She drafts employment contracts and policies while advising on workplace compliance, representing both employers and senior employees in contentious matters.
Questions
What areas of law does LLM Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in commercial law, corporate transactions, dispute resolution, employment law, and commercial property matters for business clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Manchester and the North West region, with national capabilities across the United Kingdom.
What experience do your lawyers have?
Our team includes partners with 25+ years' experience from national firms, handling complex transactions and high-value litigation cases.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 329946 with professional indemnity insurance.
