Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Stockport
Established in 1933, Alfred Newton Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted family firm serving clients across the North West. Our ethos centres on treating every client as an important and valued individual, fostering long-standing relationships that often span multiple generations. With five offices in Stockport, Wilmslow, Bredbury, Stalybridge, and Romiley, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet personal and business needs. Our senior partners and solicitors provide direct, clear communication backed by decades of collective expertise in areas such as conveyancing, family law, mental health, and probate.As a firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we combine tradition with modern practices to deliver quality advice, integrity, and value for money. Our commitment extends beyond legal excellencewe actively engage with local communities and support initiatives like Age UK Trafford and Child Concern. With a team that includes specialists in children's law, mental health, and elderly client care, we remain dedicated to addressing the evolving needs of our clients while maintaining the personal service that defines us.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Mental Health
Power of Attorney
Probate
Court of Protection
Wills
Commercial Law
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience delivering tailored legal solutions.
- Our senior partners provide direct, clear communication and expert guidance.
- Accredited specialists in conveyancing, family law, mental health, and elderly client care.
- Five local offices serving communities across the North West with convenience.
- Commitment to public service through legal aid and community initiatives.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service specialises in residential and commercial property transactions, ensuring smooth and efficient processes for buyers and sellers. We handle leasehold and freehold properties, new builds, and complex cases with expertise. Clients benefit from our Law Society-accredited specialists and decades of local market knowledge.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law support, including divorce, financial settlements, and child custody cases. Our team includes Children Law Accreditation Scheme members and advocates for parents and children in public and private proceedings. We prioritise compassionate, client-focused outcomes.
Mental Health Law
Our accredited mental health specialists advise clients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. We represent individuals at tribunal hearings and ensure their rights are protected. The team combines legal expertise with empathy for vulnerable clients and their families.
Probate
We guide executors through probate processes, including will validation, estate administration, and inheritance tax. Our services extend to Court of Protection matters and lasting powers of attorney, ensuring clients' wishes are respected during incapacity.
Power of Attorney
Our solicitors assist in creating lasting powers of attorney for health, welfare, and financial decisions. We ensure documents meet legal standards and advise deputies on their responsibilities under the Court of Protection.
People
Anthony Penman
Senior Partner
Qualified in 1970, Anthony specialises in conveyancing, wills, and commercial law. He has led the firm since the 1970s and combines legal expertise with a passion for community engagement.
Sarah Penman
Partner & Head of Family Law
A family law specialist since 1982, Sarah leads our children's panel work and brings decades of experience in public and private law proceedings involving children.
Danielle Tysall
Managing Partner
Danielle oversees conveyancing and private client services. A Solicitors for the Elderly accredited specialist, she ensures transactions are handled efficiently while managing firm operations.
Jennifer Penman
Partner & Head of Legal Aid
Jennifer specialises in children's law and legal aid advocacy. She represents clients in high court family cases and champions access to justice for vulnerable communities.
Patricia Kay
Partner
With 40 years of experience, Patricia focuses on conveyancing and private client work. A third-generation solicitor, she brings deep local knowledge and a commitment to personal service.
Questions
What areas do Alfred Newton Solicitors cover?
We operate from five offices in Stockport, Wilmslow, Bredbury, Stalybridge, and Romiley, serving clients across the North West.
What legal services do you specialise in?
Our core services include conveyancing, family law, mental health, probate, wills, and Court of Protection matters.
Are your solicitors accredited specialists?
Yes, we have Law Society-accredited specialists in conveyancing, mental health, and children's law, among other fields.
Can I get legal aid advice?
We offer legal aid services and have been part of the Legal Aid franchise since before it became compulsory.
Reviews (4)
Warren Newton
Aug 30, 2020
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I used these solicitors for family, seeing my children. Ask for Jennifer Stephenson, great help, very professional and put me at ease! Highly recommend.
Seneca Elder
Aug 22, 2020
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PLEASE AVOID. Horrible service. Little to no response from Holly (solicitor) after repeated attempts to contact her for updates. Communication couldnt have been worse. Unprofessional and non-responsive. 2 things you dont want in your solicitors. AVOID! AVOID! AVOID! Ive attached one example of emails not being answered for a week at a crucial time during the purchase.
Funlola Okunribido
Oct 01, 2019
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Walked in the door and was attended to in a warm professional manner.
Roseof TheEnglish
Oct 02, 2018
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Jennifer P was extremely unprofessional and unhelpful with the way she dealt with us. She practically threw paperwork at us and said you have it now havent ya as if Ive just made her chop the wood to make the paper it was written on. I had genuine questions but was made to feel like I shouldnt even be here. Genuinely SHOCKED at how UNPROFESSIONAL & INEPT this company is. Stuck up, unhelpful and unprofessional horrible excuse for a woman.
