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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Comprehensive Solutions
Glaisyers ETL has been a cornerstone of the North West legal community for over five decades, evolving from a respected local practice into a nationally recognised, full-service law firm with a global presence through ETL GLOBAL. Our success stems from an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal expertise built on trust, clarity, and results. We combine deep technical knowledge with a client-first mindset, ensuring clients receive accessible, proactive legal guidance tailored to their unique goals.Our collaborative culture and entrepreneurial spirit drive everything we do, whether supporting private individuals, SMEs, or global enterprises. As part of ETL GLOBAL, we offer seamless access to legal and advisory services in over 60 countries, enabling clients to navigate cross-border challenges with confidence. Our teams in Manchester and Liverpool work cohesively to deliver decisive action, commercial results, and long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and professionalism.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property
Data Protection
Employment Law
Private Client
Real Estate
Family Law
Corporate Transactions
Costs Litigation
Creative Sector Legal
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of legal excellence in the North West and beyond
- Global reach through ETL GLOBAL's network in 60+ countries
- Client-first approach with direct access to senior lawyers
- Ranked in The Legal 500 for Corporate & Commercial Law
- Proven success in high-value litigation and complex transactions
Associations and certifications
- ETL GLOBAL
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
What people say
Exceptional litigation expertise
Responsive and proactive lawyers
Strategic cross-border support
Tailored private client solutions
Constructive family law approach
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our Commercial Litigation team delivers decisive action in high-value disputes, specialising in contractual breaches, financial litigation, and insolvency. With expertise in multi-million-pound cases, we balance tactical negotiation with litigation readiness to protect client interests while controlling costs. Recognised for strength in banking litigation, we serve fast-growth companies and major lenders.
Corporate & Commercial Law
We guide businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring with partner-led service. Our expertise spans venture capital transactions, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts. With experience in professional services, property, and tech sectors, we simplify legal complexities to enable confident business growth and strategic decision-making.
Private Client
Specialising in legacy protection, we offer tailored estate planning, trust creation, and probate services. Our cross-border expertise through ETL GLOBAL ensures international inheritance planning and tax structuring. Recognised for excellence in wealth management, we help high-net-worth individuals preserve assets and navigate complex succession challenges with discretion.
Family Law
Led by Jennifer Walsh with 30+ years' experience, we handle divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements with a solution-focused approach. Our services include pre-nuptial agreements and domestic abuse cases, combining empathy with legal expertise to resolve sensitive family matters constructively and discreetly.
Creative, Digital & Marketing
We provide specialist legal support for creative businesses, covering IP protection, influencer deals, and advertising compliance. Headed by Steve Kuncewicz, our team with 20+ years' industry experience helps agencies and creators navigate data protection, reputation management, and commercial contracts to thrive in dynamic digital markets.
People
Russell Brown
Managing Partner
Qualified at the firm in 2000, Russell built one of the region's leading employment law practices and now drives strategic growth as Managing Partner. His leadership focuses on innovation and long-term client success.
David Jones
Executive Partner
As ETL GLOBAL's UK Head of Legal, David ensures seamless international access to resources. He leads complex litigation cases and strategic partnerships, combining legal expertise with global network leadership.
Chris Burrows
Partner, Head of Private Client
Recognised in The Legal 500, Chris leads our Private Client team with expertise in wealth preservation. He specialises in cross-border inheritance planning and has received awards including Wills and Probate Lawyer of the Year.
Daniel Fitzgerald
Partner, Head of Commercial Litigation
Daniel leads high-stakes commercial disputes, particularly in financial litigation. His team secured landmark rulings in cases like the Leeson murder case, demonstrating tactical precision in complex multi-million-pound matters.
Jennifer Walsh
Partner, Head of Family Law
With 30+ years' experience, Jennifer specialises in high-net-worth family disputes. A Resolution member, she combines empathy with legal acumen to resolve divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangement cases constructively.
Questions
What areas of law does Glaisyers ETL ETL specialise in?
We specialise in Commercial Litigation, Corporate & Commercial Law, Private Client, Family Law, Real Estate, and Creative Sector Legal services, with expertise in cross-border transactions through ETL GLOBAL.
How does Glaisyers ETL ETL handle international legal matters?
As part of ETL GLOBAL's network in 60+ countries, we provide seamless access to local expertise while maintaining UK-based strategic oversight for cross-border transactions and disputes.
What makes Glaisyers ETL ETL different from other law firms?
Our partner-led approach, 50+ years' regional experience combined with global reach, and commitment to clear, jargon-free advice set us apart. We prioritise long-term client partnerships over transactional relationships.
Can I get support for creative industry legal challenges?
Yes, our Creative, Digital & Marketing team, led by Steve Kuncewicz, specialises in IP protection, influencer contracts, and advertising compliance tailored to the creative sector's unique needs.
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Reviews (7)
Saira Weiner
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Sam Gill and his team pay extraordinarily attention to detail, have been very supportive and professional in all their communications, and have made me confident that my house sale and purchase conveyancing have been the best possible quality. Thanks guys!
Sam Gill and his team pay extraordinarily attention to detail, have been very supportive and professional in all their communications, and have made me confident that my house sale and purchase conveyancing have been the best possible quality. Thanks guys!
James Barnard
Oct 27, 2021
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We recently completed on a house with Sam and Tom from Glaisyers acting for us. They were both brilliant throughout, helped with everything in a timely manner, and made sure we were updated throughout. The enquiries from our lender were particularly challenging but they really made every effort for us, working longer hours if needed, and it was appreciated so so much. Would 100% use again.
Jr
Oct 19, 2021
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Both Emma Green and her team have looked after some of my personal affairs since the beginning of the year. Both have been sympathetic, caring and highly professional. I am so very grateful, thank you.
Both Emma Green and her team have looked after some of my personal affairs since the beginning of the year. Both have been sympathetic, caring and highly professional. I am so very grateful, thank you.
Ali
Sep 16, 2021
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I've now used Glaisyers twice to buy property in Manchester city centre. They, specifically Tom Partington, have been fantastic on both occasions and I couldn't recommend enough. They were in constant contact throughout, explaining everything that's needed and made the process as simple as possible. My most recent purchase wasn't the easiest and went right down to the wire, which Tom went above and beyond to ensure the purchase went through in time. I would highly recommend and can confirm their slightly higher pricing in comparison to other firms is incredibly worth it!
Ollie Smith
Aug 30, 2021
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Highly recommend Glaisyers. We recently went through the motions of purchasing a house with Ruth. This was during the stamp duty holiday in 2020/21. Ruth was extremely busy with unprecedented demand but despite this was always happy to make time to answer our question and make sure we fully understood everything.
Highly recommend Glaisyers. We recently went through the motions of purchasing a house with Ruth. This was during the stamp duty holiday in 2020/21. Ruth was extremely busy with unprecedented demand but despite this was always happy to make time to answer our question and make sure we fully understood everything.
Rob Flaherty
Aug 07, 2021
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Had the pleasure of working with Nick Mercer to resolve a consumer rights issue with Volkswagen. Nick always maintained a professional and informative approach throughout and achieved the result we considered on our initial phone call months earlier. Nick is a credit to Glaisyers and I wish him well in his career.
Had the pleasure of working with Nick Mercer to resolve a consumer rights issue with Volkswagen. Nick always maintained a professional and informative approach throughout and achieved the result we considered on our initial phone call months earlier. Nick is a credit to Glaisyers and I wish him well in his career.
Sarah Braham
Jul 27, 2021
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We want to thank Glaisyers for their hard work, advice and for being so proactive in the conveyancing of our house. It was a complicated sale, handled very professionally. We will certainly return to Glaisyers with our next house purchase.
We want to thank Glaisyers for their hard work, advice and for being so proactive in the conveyancing of our house. It was a complicated sale, handled very professionally. We will certainly return to Glaisyers with our next house purchase.
