Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Heywood
Established in 1993, Sharp Cross & Mann Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted multi-disciplinary legal practice serving clients across Heywood, Greater Manchester, and the wider UK. Our team of highly qualified solicitors and legal professionals combines decades of experience with a pragmatic, client-focused approach to deliver high-quality legal advice. We specialise in areas including Wills & Probate, Trusts, Housing & Property, Commercial Law, Employment Law, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing client relationships and the numerous recommendations we receive. We prioritise clear communication, competitive pricing, and accessibility, offering flexible meeting options including home visits and digital consultations. Recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we ensure all our services meet rigorous professional standards while maintaining a personal touch that sets us apart from larger corporate firms.
Services
Wills & Probate
Trusts
Housing & Property
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Commercial Law
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We are a multi-disciplinary practice with specialists in numerous legal fields
- Our charging rates remain competitive with no hidden costs
- We provide continuity of service through dedicated case handlers
- We offer flexible consultations including home visits and digital meetings
- Our team has over 40 years' combined experience in local legal matters
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (No 628679)
What people say
Exceptionally professional
Fantastic communication
Efficient service
Reasonably priced
Satisfactory results
Services
Wills & Probate
Our Wills & Probate team specialises in creating legally sound wills and administering estates efficiently. We guide clients through probate applications, estate distribution, and inheritance tax planning. With expertise in complex estate matters, we ensure swift resolution while minimising family stress during difficult times.
Trusts
We advise on trust creation for asset protection and inheritance tax mitigation. Our services include drafting trust deeds, managing trust administration, and providing Court of Protection assistance. We help clients safeguard assets for future generations while complying with evolving tax regulations.
Housing & Property
Our property specialists handle residential and commercial conveyancing transactions. We manage leasehold and freehold purchases, remortgages, and new build acquisitions. With dedicated case handlers, we ensure smooth transactions through prompt communication and proactive issue resolution.
Commercial Law
We provide comprehensive commercial legal services including contract drafting, business sales, and corporate governance. Our solicitors advise on commercial property leases, partnership agreements, and dispute resolution to protect business interests.
Employment Law
Our employment law team assists with contract disputes, redundancy processes, and workplace grievances. We represent both employers and employees in tribunal claims, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while protecting client interests.
People
Christine Sharp
Solicitor
Specialising in Family Law with particular expertise in financial settlements during divorce proceedings. Christine provides empathetic yet pragmatic advice to resolve complex marital disputes efficiently.
Robert Cross
Solicitor
Conveyancing specialist with extensive experience in property transactions. Robert handles wills and probate matters, known for prompt communication and meticulous attention to detail during property sales.
Ian Mann
Senior Solicitor
Over 40 years' legal experience covering diverse practice areas. Ian provides authoritative guidance on complex legal matters while maintaining approachable client relationships.
Karen Nuttall
Legal Executive
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with 30+ years' experience. Karen specialises in property law and probate administration, delivering reliable technical expertise.
Zoe Clough
Solicitor
Elderly client specialist with 20+ years' experience. Zoe focuses on lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection applications, providing compassionate legal support for vulnerable clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in Wills & Probate, Trusts, Property Conveyancing, Commercial Law, Employment Law, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Do you serve clients outside Greater Manchester?
Yes, while based in Heywood, we provide legal services to clients across the entire United Kingdom.
How can I arrange a legal consultation?
Contact us via phone, email, or our website to book an appointment. We offer office visits, home visits, and virtual consultations via Zoom or Teams.
Are your legal fees competitive?
We maintain competitive pricing with transparent cost structures and no hidden fees across all our legal services.
Can you assist with urgent legal matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritise urgent cases during our regular business hours Monday to Friday.
Reviews (7)
A. Clegg
Jul 08, 2026
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Not even worth 1 star but I had to leave them something to review them! Just like other reviews have suggested, this firm did not know the legal requirements when drawing up wills for clients. At least the Legal Ombudsman has recognised their major failings and awarded a fair amount of compensation for the emotional stress these solicitors caused. All that is needed now is for the SRA to step in when they finalise their internal investigation to save other people from going through such stress (added stress which is certainly not needed when already dealing with a bereavement!)
A. Clegg
May 17, 2026
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The WORST SOLICITORS EVER! DO NOT TRUST this firm with your life and certainly DON'T TRUST them in your death unless you want your last will and testament to be invalid (which is what happened to us). My family has gone through hell & back because of this firms incompetence as they state "THEY DID NOT KNOW THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS" when witnessing a will. All I can say is... if unfortunately you have used Sharp, Cross and Mann to draw up your will, check it very carefully, make sure that a beneficiary is NOT married to one of the witnesses and most importantly, make sure ALL witnesses and the Testator were present at the same time of signing it (Christine Sharp witnessed my late father's will without the other witness being present which caused it to be invalid) Two separate failings by this solicitor's firm (in both the will failure and a conveyancing matter) make me want to warn others to go elsewhere as Sharp, Cross & Mann can NOT BE TRUSTED in the slightest.
Abbie Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
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Positive:Quality,Responsiveness
Robert is a lovely and professional solicitor who helped with our house purchase. He responded very quickly and kept us updated throughout the transaction, we would definitely recommend both Robert and the firm to anyone. Thank you for your help!
Robert is a lovely and professional solicitor who helped with our house purchase. He responded very quickly and kept us updated throughout the transaction, we would definitely recommend both Robert and the firm to anyone. Thank you for your help!
Christian Kershaw
Aug 22, 2021
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Massive thank you to Christine Sharp. She represented me recently on two occasions of family law and without her I would have been lost. She made things so simple for me and always kept me updated with what was going on and what was required of me. Without Christine's help I'm not sure when I would have seen my children again and for that I cannot thank her enough. The cost is very reasonable and her work is priceless.
Johanna Holt
May 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Professional and friendly Solicitors. I would highly recommend them for any legal matter
Professional and friendly Solicitors. I would highly recommend them for any legal matter
Andrew Conlon
Feb 12, 2021
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I instructed Christine Sharp to act for me in some recently family matters relating to my children and also my finances. Without Christines expert guidance I would have been left completely stressed and clueless throughout the whole process but having her to help me through, to answer my questions and to represent me at various hearings enabled me to get through this difficult process with a lot stress and also I was very happy with the end result. I cant recommend highly enough.
Samantha Latchayya
Feb 11, 2021
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I recommend this solicitor company 110%. They are fair, honest, and some of the most efficient professionals I have ever worked with. I have personally worked with Christine Sharp and Robert Cross, both of whom are exceptionally professional. During my last house purchase, Robert was available at any time, and replied to my emails within minutes every single time (how often do you find that with solicitors!?)
Their pricing is extremely fair and I have found the quality of service top notch!
Their pricing is extremely fair and I have found the quality of service top notch!
