Your trusted legal partner for life's journey
At Butterworths Solicitors, we are committed to providing high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses in the North of England. With our headquarters in Sheffield, we have five offices and two consulting rooms in Cumbria, Lancashire, Tyne and Wear, and West Yorkshire. We pride ourselves on our personal approach to client care, recognizing that each individual's or business's needs are unique. Our experienced and approachable teams are dedicated to providing clear advice and guidance to ensure that our clients receive the best possible outcome. We understand the importance of professional support during life's challenges and opportunities, and we strive to offer a long-term relationship with our clients.
Our Philosophy
At Butterworths Solicitors, we believe in the importance of building a personal relationship with our clients. We understand that each individual or business is unique, with their own set of circumstances and needs. As such, we listen carefully to our clients' requirements and work closely with them to understand their goals and aspirations. Our experienced and approachable teams are dedicated to providing clear advice and guidance to ensure that our clients receive the best possible outcome.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of legal services, designed to cater to the diverse needs of our clients. Our services are divided into two main categories: Services for You and Your Family and Services for Business.
Services for You and Your Family
- Conveyancing: Our dedicated conveyancing team is here to guide you through the property transaction process, whether you're buying, selling, or both. We also offer additional services such as remortgages, land transactions, and equity transfers.
- Wills, Estates, and Trusts: Our private client team can assist with wills, trusts, and probate, ensuring that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected.
- Probate: We can help navigate the probate process, ensuring that your estate is administered efficiently and in accordance with your wishes.
- Equity Release: We can assist with equity release options, allowing homeowners aged 55 or over to release money from their property.
- Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence: If you've suffered personal injury or medical negligence, we're here to guide you through the process, ensuring that you receive fair compensation.
- Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Our litigation experts can provide clear advice and guidance on how to resolve disputes effectively and efficiently.
Services for Business
- Corporate and Commercial Service: We offer a wide range of corporate and commercial services, including company formations, shareholder agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Commercial Property and Leases: Our property team can assist with commercial property transactions, including lease agreements and property sales.
- Business Wills and Business Protection Plans: We can help protect your business by creating a business will and business protection plan, ensuring that your business continues to thrive even in your absence.
- Business Sales and Development: We can assist with the sale and development of your business, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal outcome.
Meet the Team
At Butterworths Solicitors, we're proud of our experienced and approachable teams. Our management team includes John Cook, Head of Commercial; Tony Butterworth, Group Business Development Lead; Jacqui Lyall, Operations Manager and Anti-Money Laundering Officer; and Ashley Elliot, Head of Compliance. Our private client team includes Gill Dubyk, Tony Butterworth, and Laura Goode, each bringing their expertise to provide exceptional client care.
Locations
Butterworths Solicitors has offices and consulting rooms in Cumbria, Lancashire, Tyne and Wear, and West Yorkshire, ensuring that we're locally accessible to our clients.
Butterworths Solicitors Reviews Summary
Poor Communication and Unresponsiveness
Many reviewers have expressed frustration and disappointment with Butterworths Solicitors due to poor communication and unresponsiveness. Several reviewers have mentioned that they were promised callbacks that never happened, and emails were left unresponded to for extended periods. The lack of communication and response has caused significant delays and stress for clients.
Negative Experiences and Litigation
Some reviewers have reported negative experiences, including mistakes made by the solicitors that led to financial losses. In one case, a reviewer mentioned that they had to start litigation against the solicitors to claim back a few thousand pounds. Another reviewer reported being verbally abused by a solicitor and had to record a conversation to protect themselves.
Rude Phone Manner and Lack of Respect
Several reviewers have complained about the rude phone manner of the solicitors, who seemed more interested in ending the call than resolving issues. Clients felt disrespected and not valued, with one reviewer stating that they were treated like they were not intelligent.
Positive Experience
One reviewer had a positive experience with Katie Richardson, who handled their purchase and kept them updated throughout the process. This reviewer highly recommends Butterworths Solicitors.
