Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Legal Services in Blackpool & Fleetwood
Established in 1997, we are a dedicated legal practice with offices in Blackpool and Fleetwood, serving clients across the Fylde coast and Lancashire. Our expertise spans criminal defence litigation and residential conveyancing, delivered by a team of qualified solicitors with decades of combined experience. We prioritise client support through 24/7 availability for police station representation and maintain transparent fee structures for all services.Our criminal law team handles cases from initial police interviews through to Crown Court proceedings, while our conveyancing services are led by Simon Barrett, a solicitor with over 30 years' experience. We adhere to strict professional standards, evidenced by our regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and comprehensive professional indemnity insurance coverage.
Services
Criminal Defence
Residential Conveyancing
Motoring Offences
Regulatory Compliance
Data Collection Policy
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We operate a 24-hour on-call police station service 365 days a year
- Our criminal defence team handles cases from police stations to Crown Court
- Simon Barrett brings 30+ years' experience to residential conveyancing matters
- Transparent fee structures with clear cost breakdowns for all services
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with professional indemnity insurance
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Extremely helpful
Above and beyond
Terrified but supported
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide comprehensive criminal defence services from police station interviews through to Crown Court trials. Our experienced solicitors specialise in serious offences including murder, drugs conspiracies and motoring offences. With 24/7 availability, we ensure immediate legal support during critical stages of investigation and court proceedings, protecting clients' rights throughout the justice process.
Residential Conveyancing
Simon Barrett manages residential property transactions with expertise spanning sales, purchases and re-mortgages. Our transparent fee structure covers all stages from initial instruction to completion, including local authority searches and Land Registry registrations. We handle transactions up to 1 million with clear cost estimates and dedicated client communication.
Motoring Offences
Our specialists handle motoring offences ranging from speeding to dangerous driving charges. We advise on plea strategies, represent clients in court, and manage complex cases requiring expert witnesses. With knowledge of sentencing guidelines and procedural requirements, we work to minimise penalties including fines, disqualifications and custodial sentences.
Regulatory Compliance
We ensure businesses meet legal obligations through tailored compliance strategies. Our services include policy development, staff training and audit preparation across data protection, financial regulations and professional conduct standards. We maintain our own compliance through SRA regulation and regular internal reviews.
Data Collection Policy
Our data policies comply with UK GDPR requirements for legal professionals. We implement secure data handling procedures, cookie compliance measures and client information protection systems. Regular audits ensure ongoing adherence to data protection principles while maintaining client confidentiality in all legal matters.
People
Simon C L Barrett
Director
Qualified solicitor with over 30 years' experience specialising in residential conveyancing. Leads property transactions from the Fleetwood office while contributing to firm governance as a director.
Patrick M Nelligan
Director
Senior solicitor with extensive criminal law expertise, managing complex litigation cases and contributing to strategic decisions as a board director.
Questions
What areas do you cover for legal services?
We operate from Blackpool and Fleetwood offices, serving clients across the Fylde coast, Lancashire and occasionally nationwide for specific cases.
Do you offer 24/7 legal representation?
Yes, our criminal defence team provides 24-hour on-call support for police station interviews and urgent legal matters throughout the year.
How are conveyancing fees structured?
Our transparent pricing includes fixed fees for standard transactions with clear breakdowns of disbursements and VAT, available on our fee transparency page.
What criminal cases do you handle?
We manage all levels of criminal defence work from minor offences to serious Crown Court cases including murder, drugs conspiracies and complex motoring offences.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 556280 with comprehensive professional indemnity insurance coverage.
