Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Warrington
Watsons Solicitors have served Warrington and Cheshire for over 60 years, providing personalized legal solutions across multiple practice areas. Our Law Society Lexcel-accredited team prioritizes client needs through dedicated partner oversight, transparent fixed-fee structures, and community-focused service. With expertise in family law, conveyancing, commercial property, and probate, we combine local knowledge with national regulatory compliance to deliver practical legal outcomes.Our solicitors maintain specialist accreditations including Solicitors for the Elderly membership and Children Law Panel qualifications, ensuring technically robust yet compassionate representation. We operate from Warrington town centre with clear pricing, flexible payment options, and a commitment to resolving legal matters efficiently while protecting client interests.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Probate
Court of Protection
Employment Law
Wills
Care Proceedings
Divorce
Advising the Elderly
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- 60+ years serving Warrington's legal needs with local expertise
- Lexcel-accredited practice management standards
- Specialist accreditations in family law and elderly client services
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing structures
- Partner-led case management for quality assurance
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional and approachable
Outstanding advice
Stress-free process
Highly recommend
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law team handles divorce, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases with sensitivity and expertise. We provide practical solutions for complex family matters while minimising emotional distress. With Resolution accreditation and Children Law Panel qualifications, our solicitors prioritise child welfare in all proceedings. Partner-led cases ensure consistent quality and strategic legal representation throughout the process.
Conveyancing
Residential conveyancing services delivered with clear communication and fixed-fee transparency. Our conveyancers manage property transactions from offer to completion, handling searches, contracts, and registrations. With dedicated partner oversight, we ensure smooth processes for purchases, sales, and remortgages across Cheshire and the North West.
Wills and Probate
Expert will drafting and probate administration services with tax-efficient estate planning. Our STEP-qualified solicitors help clients create legally sound wills while offering compassionate probate support. We specialise in complex estates, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection matters, ensuring client wishes are upheld with professional integrity.
Commercial Property
Comprehensive commercial property services for landlords, tenants, and businesses. We handle acquisitions, leases, and property management with competitive pricing. Our solicitors provide strategic advice on commercial transactions, including rent reviews and contract negotiations, ensuring commercial clients receive cost-effective legal solutions.
Employment Law
Employment law expertise for both employers and employees across Cheshire. We handle settlement agreements, tribunal representation, and workplace disputes with practical commercial awareness. Our solicitors provide jargon-free advice on contracts, disciplinary procedures, and employment rights, ensuring clients understand their legal positions while achieving favourable outcomes.
People
Latham Parry
Managing Partner
Employment law specialist with 20+ years' experience. Member of Employment Lawyers Association. Provides strategic HR advice and tribunal representation while leading firm operations.
Catrin Parry
Partner
Family law expert specialising in children's care proceedings. Resolution member with focus on matrimonial disputes and local authority interventions. Leads family department with 30+ years' legal experience.
Alexandra Mitchell
Partner
Probate and wills specialist with STEP qualification. Focuses on estate planning and elderly client care. Manages complex probate cases with emphasis on tax efficiency and client peace of mind.
Danny Hudson
Partner
Family law solicitor specialising in divorce and child welfare. Resolution-accredited collaborative lawyer with expertise in high-conflict family disputes and financial settlements.
Kristel Clarke
Partner
Private client specialist in wills, trusts and Court of Protection matters. Accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly. Appointed Deputy for financial affairs by the Court of Protection.
Questions
What areas of law does Watsons Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, commercial property, wills and probate, employment law, and Court of Protection matters.
How long has Watsons Solicitors been operating in Warrington?
We have provided legal services in Warrington since our establishment in 1957, with over 60 years of local expertise.
Are your legal fees transparent and fixed?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee structures for many services including conveyancing and divorce, with all costs agreed upfront.
Can I get emergency legal assistance?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritise urgent matters during our operating hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm).
How are complex probate cases handled?
Our STEP-qualified solicitors manage complex estates with professional executor services, tax-efficient planning, and Court of Protection applications when required.
What accreditations does the firm hold?
We maintain Law Society Lexcel accreditation and our solicitors hold specialist credentials including Solicitors for the Elderly membership and Children Law Panel qualifications.
