Whitmore & Hale
Solicitors in Manchester since 1998

Clear advice when it matters most

Family, property, employment and probate law, explained in plain English with fixed fees agreed up front.

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25+years in practice
2,800cases resolved
4.9★client rating

Practice areas

How we can help

Specialist teams for the moments that matter.

Family law

Divorce, separation and children

Calm, practical advice to reach fair agreements, with court representation when it is needed.

Property

Buying, selling and leases

Residential and commercial conveyancing with fixed fees and updates at every stage.

Employment

Contracts, disputes and settlements

Advice for employees and employers, from settlement agreements to tribunal claims.

Wills & probate

Plan ahead and settle estates

Wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate handled with care and clear costs.

How we work

Your case, step by step

No surprises: you always know what happens next and what it costs.

  1. Step 1

    Free first call

    A 30-minute call to understand your situation and tell you honestly if we can help.

  2. Step 2

    A clear, fixed quote

    A written plan with the steps, the timeline and a fixed fee wherever possible.

  3. Step 3

    We handle the detail

    Your solicitor manages the paperwork and negotiations, with updates every week.

  4. Step 4

    Resolution

    An agreement, a completed sale or a decision, and advice on what to do next.

Our team

Partners you can talk to

Experienced solicitors who explain things plainly.

Client reviews

Trusted by families and businesses

★ 4.9 from 380+ reviews

Eleanor made the hardest year of my life manageable. Clear, kind and always one step ahead.

Rachel S.

Family law client

Fixed fee, no surprises and our purchase completed a week early.

Tom & Aisha

Property clients

Priya negotiated a settlement I did not think was possible.

Marcus L.

Employment client

FAQ

Questions about working with us

Consultations, fees, appointments and how quickly we reply.

Is the first consultation really free?

Yes. The first 30-minute call is free and there is no obligation to instruct us afterwards.

How much will my case cost?

We give you a written quote before any work starts, with fixed fees for most property, wills and probate work.

Do you offer video appointments?

Yes. Most meetings can be held by video or phone, and our office is open for in-person meetings too.

How quickly will you reply?

We reply to every enquiry within one working day, and urgent family matters the same day.

Free consultation

Tell us what happened

Everything you share is confidential. A solicitor will call you within one working day.

We reply within one business day.