Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Rotherham
Walker Solicitors has been serving individuals and businesses in Rotherham for over three decades, offering expert legal guidance across a wide range of practice areas. Our commitment to exceptional client care is underscored by our Lexcel accreditation, a mark of excellence in legal practice management awarded only to firms meeting rigorous annual standards. We specialise in family law, housing and property, employment law, wills and probate, and commercial legal matters, providing tailored solutions that prioritise our clients' needs.Our team of experienced solicitors and licensed conveyancers delivers clear, jargon-free advice while maintaining a compassionate approach to complex legal challenges. With a focus on accessibility, we offer a free initial consultation and transparent pricing arrangements to help clients make informed decisions about their legal matters.
Services
Family Law
Housing and Property
Employment Law
Wills and Probate
Commercial Legal Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of legal experience serving Rotherham clients
- Our Lexcel accreditation demonstrates exceptional practice management standards
- We offer free initial half-hour consultations for all legal matters
- Specialist solicitors in family law, property, and commercial legal services
- Transparent pricing arrangements with no hidden fees
Associations and certifications
- Law Society for Lexcel accreditation
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists provide compassionate guidance for relationship breakdowns, covering divorce, separation, child arrangements, and domestic violence cases. We prioritise sensitive yet efficient resolution while protecting clients' interests. Our services include prenuptial agreements, care proceedings, and name change formalities. With Resolution accreditation in domestic violence cases, we combine legal expertise with emotional support during challenging times.
Housing and Property
We offer comprehensive residential and commercial property services including purchases, sales, remortgaging, and leasehold transactions. Our conveyancing team ensures smooth property transfers with clear timelines and transparent costs. We specialise in buy-to-let investments, auction property purchases, and deed of trust arrangements. With expertise in both residential and commercial property law, we protect clients' property interests through meticulous legal documentation.
Wills and Probate
Our wills and probate solicitors help clients create legally sound wills and manage estate administration. We offer lasting power of attorney arrangements, trust planning, and court of protection applications. The service includes will drafting, probate applications, and inheritance tax planning. We provide compassionate guidance for executors and beneficiaries through the estate administration process while ensuring legal compliance.
Commercial Legal Services
We support businesses with commercial property transactions, company formation, and contract disputes. Our services include lease agreement drafting, business restructuring, and commercial dispute resolution. We advise on shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and corporate compliance matters. With expertise in commercial property and business law, we help companies navigate legal challenges while protecting their commercial interests.
Employment Law
Our employment law specialists advise both employers and employees on workplace rights and obligations. We handle settlement agreements, employment contract disputes, and workplace discrimination cases. The service includes HR policy development, redundancy processes, and tribunal representation. We provide practical solutions to employment law challenges while maintaining compliance with current legislation.
People
Catherine Burns
Director / Solicitor Supervisor
Specialist family law solicitor with Resolution accreditation in domestic violence cases. Provides compassionate yet efficient legal solutions for relationship breakdowns and child arrangements.
Paul Dalowsky
Director / Solicitor Supervisor
Residential and commercial property expert with 13 years' experience as a partner. Specialises in fast-track conveyancing and complex commercial property transactions including SIPP purchases.
Ruth Hall
Solicitor
Probate and wills specialist with 30 years' legal experience. Advises on estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and employment settlement agreements.
Rachel Harris
Licensed Conveyancer
Qualified licensed conveyancer with 10+ years' experience in residential property transactions. Handles sales, purchases, remortgages and transfer of equity cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Walker & Co Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, housing and property, employment law, wills and probate, and commercial legal services.
Are your legal services available on a fixed fee basis?
We offer transparent pricing arrangements with many services available on fixed fee basis where possible.
Do you offer free initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide a free initial half-hour consultation to assess your legal requirements.
Can you help with emergency legal matters?
While we operate during standard business hours, we can provide urgent assistance through our out-of-hours contact options.
Are your solicitors accredited by professional bodies?
We hold Lexcel accreditation from the Law Society, demonstrating excellence in practice management.
Do you serve clients outside Rotherham?
While based in Rotherham, we assist clients across South Yorkshire and beyond through remote consultations.
