Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Stockport & North West
Established in 1933, Alfred Newton Solicitors has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across the North West. Our firm combines decades of experience with a personal approach, ensuring clients receive tailored advice that prioritises their needs. We specialise in areas including conveyancing, family law, probate, and mental health law, supported by a team of accredited specialists. Our commitment to integrity and value for money has allowed us to serve multiple generations of families and businesses. With offices in Stockport, Wilmslow, Bredbury, Stalybridge, and Romiley, we provide accessible, expert legal support to local communities.Our senior partners remain directly involved in client matters, ensuring clear communication and continuity of service. We are proud to hold accreditations from the Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority, reflecting our adherence to professional standards. Our history of innovation includes being among the first firms in the region to join the Legal Aid franchise and adopting modern practices under the Power of Attorney Act 2023. We remain a family-led practice, focused on building long-term relationships through trust and expertise.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Probate
Mental Health
Power of Attorney
Court of Protection
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- Established in 1933, we combine decades of local legal expertise with modern practices.
- Senior partners directly handle client matters, ensuring continuity and expert oversight.
- Accredited specialists in family law, mental health, conveyancing, and elderly client services.
- Committed to accessibility through Legal Aid and community-focused clinics in Trafford.
- Multi-office presence across the North West for convenient client access.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Children Law Accreditation Scheme
- Law Society Mental Health Panel
- Solicitors for the Elderly
What people say
Expert legal guidance
Decades of experience
Personalised service
Accredited specialists
Trusted family firm
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service specialises in residential and commercial property transactions, ensuring smooth and efficient processes for buyers, sellers, and landlords. We provide clear guidance on contracts, searches, and legal requirements, with accredited specialists committed to meeting deadlines. Our team handles leasehold, freehold, and new build properties, offering tailored advice to first-time buyers and experienced investors.
Family Law
We offer comprehensive family law services including divorce, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our accredited specialists represent parents, children, and local authorities in public and private law cases, prioritising vulnerable clients. With expertise in adoption and care proceedings, we provide empathetic support while advocating for fair outcomes in complex family disputes.
Probate
Our probate service guides executors through estate administration, will validation, and inheritance tax compliance. We assist with contentious probate matters and Court of Protection applications, ensuring legal adherence. Accredited specialists in elderly client law also advise on lasting powers of attorney, helping families plan for future care and financial decisions.
Mental Health Law
We represent clients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, including tribunal hearings and discharge applications. Our Law Society-accredited specialists advocate for patients' rights while balancing legal obligations. This service supports families and care providers in navigating complex mental health legislation, ensuring compliance with ethical and statutory standards.
Power of Attorney
We draft and register lasting powers of attorney (LPA) for health, welfare, and financial decisions. Our specialists advise on Court of Protection proceedings, deputyship appointments, and contested LPAs. This service ensures clients' wishes are legally protected while providing families with clarity on decision-making responsibilities during incapacity.
People
Anthony Penman
Senior Partner
Qualified in 1970, Anthony specialises in conveyancing, probate, and commercial law. With a career spanning decades, he co-founded Alfred Newton's expansion while maintaining hands-on client service. His expertise combines traditional values with modern legal practices.
Sarah Penman
Partner & Head of Family Law
A 1982 qualified solicitor, Sarah leads our family law team with expertise in children's law and public law proceedings. She pioneered our early involvement in childcare panels and continues to represent families in complex cases across the North West.
Danielle Tysall
Managing Partner
Danielle, qualified in 2010, oversees conveyancing and operational management. As a Solicitors for the Elderly specialist, she focuses on elderly client law while serving as Treasurer of Stockport Law Society and Trustee of Age UK Trafford.
Jennifer Penman
Partner & Head of Legal Aid
Jennifer specialises in children law, qualified in 2010 after training at Manchester University. A Higher Rights Advocate, she represents clients in High Court family cases and champions legal aid accessibility for vulnerable communities in Stockport.
Patricia Kay
Partner
A third-generation solicitor qualified in 1983, Patricia specialises in conveyancing and private client work. With experience spanning decades, she joined Alfred Newton in 2017, bringing extensive local legal knowledge and a commitment to traditional client care values.
Questions
What areas of law does Alfred Newton Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, probate, mental health law, and power of attorney services across the North West.
Are your solicitors accredited by professional bodies?
Yes, we hold accreditations from the Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, and specialist schemes for family, mental health, and elderly client law.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, we have a dedicated legal aid department and were among the first firms in the region to join the Legal Aid franchise.
What is your conveyancing process?
Our conveyancing team provides step-by-step guidance on property transactions, with a focus on efficiency and meeting deadlines for buyers and sellers.
