Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Ulverston
Progression Solicitors was established in 2005 with a vision to deliver practical legal solutions grounded in empathy and expertise. As an employee-owned firm since October 2024, we align our team's success with client satisfaction, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Our lawyers bring specialist knowledge from leading city practices, covering business and commercial law, property transactions, family matters, and dispute resolution. With five offices across the South Lakes and North Lancashire, we serve regional and national clients, prioritising clear communication and value-for-money service.Our employee ownership model reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence, ensuring clients receive advice we would expect ourselves. We maintain authorisation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and hold STEP Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, underscoring our adherence to professional standards.
Services
Commercial Property
Company Law
Contested Wills
Divorce & Family
Employment Law
Private Client
Residential Conveyancing
Litigation
Wills & Estates
Trusts
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We are an employee-owned law firm fostering accountability and client-focused service.
- Our lawyers bring expertise from leading city practices to regional and national clients.
- We prioritise clear communication and practical legal solutions tailored to client needs.
- Five accessible offices across South Lakes and North Lancashire ensure local support.
- We maintain SRA authorisation and STEP Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- STEP Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Professional and discreet
Prompt and exemplary service
Polite and proficient
Kindness during sensitive times
Successful resolution
Services
Commercial Property
We advise on commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and secured lending. Our clients range from developers to financial institutions, with expertise in hospitality, retail, and corporate sectors. We ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks in property deals.
Company Law
Our corporate team handles business sales, purchases, and shareholder agreements. We assist with joint ventures and compliance, ensuring clients navigate legal complexities while protecting their commercial interests through tailored contractual frameworks.
Contested Wills
We resolve disputes over will validity, inheritance, and estate administration. Our approach balances mediation with robust representation in court, prioritising clients' interests during emotionally challenging situations involving family legacies.
Divorce & Family
We guide clients through divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our Resolution-accredited solicitors focus on amicable resolutions while advocating for fair outcomes in family law matters.
Residential Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions from offer to completion. Our services include leasehold and freehold transfers, remortgaging, and title registration, ensuring smooth processes for home buyers and sellers.
People
Anthony Smith
Founder & Commercial Lawyer
Specialist commercial lawyer with 20+ years' experience, previously a partner in a city practice. Established Progression Solicitors in 2005 to combine expertise with regional accessibility.
Lisa Harrison
Head of Family Department
Qualified solicitor with extensive family law experience, specialising in divorce and child custody matters. Joined Progression in 2012, bringing expertise from Newcastle and Cumbria practices.
Martine Rogerson
Practice Director
Head of residential conveyancing with prior leadership roles in legal firms. Oversees daily operations while managing property transactions, combining management expertise with hands-on legal practice.
Warwick
Head of Litigation
Litigation specialist with 25+ years' experience, leading dispute resolution since 2020. Promoted to director in 2022, focusing on commercial and private client disputes with strategic legal advocacy.
Richard Denby
Private Client Director
Wills, probate, and trusts expert with 30+ years' experience. Qualified in 1993, he specialises in complex estate planning and administration, ensuring clients' legacies are protected through tailored legal frameworks.
Questions
What areas of law does Progression Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property, company law, family matters, wills and estates, residential conveyancing, employment law, and dispute resolution.
Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 558020.
What does being employee-owned mean for clients?
Employee ownership aligns our team's success with client satisfaction, fostering accountability, innovation, and dedicated service delivery.
Do you offer services outside the South Lakes region?
While based in South Lakes, we serve clients nationally, combining regional accessibility with expertise from leading city practices.
Reviews (3)
Dogan Manchester
Sep 30, 2021
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Toke 500 deposit at beginning of the registration which was fair enough. Then billed me agien after everything was payed off. Tried everything to not give my deposit back. charged me over 300 for asking them something over the phone which was a 1 min conversation, and this conversation was only after the case was closed .And said because i asked them somthing after my case was resolved they had to charge me for this. Well if i would have know you will charge me i wouldn't have asked you. And because they where holding my 500 i couldn't do anything. Soo avoid them please they will try everything
Ruth Armstrong-Wade
Dec 18, 2018
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Me and my partner used Progression to buy our first home and they couldnt have been better. They explained everything clearly and were very prompt at answering any questions we had. We would definitely recommend to our friends and return in the future should we require a solicitor
Lorraine B.
Feb 06, 2009
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I went here to make my will and also to complete some quite complicated documents. Pamela Horobin, who I saw, explained things very clearly. She made sure that what went in the will was what I wanted, explaining the effect each element would have. When I got the bill I did not feel ripped off which is one of the things that I had been concerned about. (solicitors don't have a good reputation, in general)
