Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Widnes
Forster Dean is a dedicated law firm providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. With a focus on client-centric solutions, we specialise in conveyancing, family law, employment law, serious injury claims, and wills & probate. Our experienced teams combine traditional values with modern delivery, offering direct access to qualified lawyers who prioritise your needs. We operate nationwide while maintaining a personal service approach, ensuring clients receive tailored support during critical life events. Our conveyancing team assists with residential transactions, including buying, selling, and remortgaging, while our family law department handles matters concerning children, financial arrangements, and separation agreements.In employment law, we advise on settlement agreements, discrimination claims, and workplace disputes. Our serious injury division secures compensation for catastrophic injuries, and our private client team manages probate, trusts, and inheritance tax planning. We pride ourselves on resolving complex cases efficiently, as demonstrated by successful outcomes in high-profile matters such as a 1.4 million injury settlement and expedited property transactions for families relocating under tight deadlines.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Employment Law
Serious Injury Claims
Wills & Probate
Divorce Law
Personal Injury
Transfer of Equity
Prenuptial Agreements
Inheritance Tax Planning
Highlights and features
- We provide direct access to qualified and experienced lawyers across all departments
- Our nationwide reach maintains a personal service approach for local clients
- We specialise in resolving complex legal matters with tailored solutions
- Our teams combine traditional values with modern legal delivery methods
- We prioritise client needs through transparent communication and case updates
What people say
Very polite and helpful
Efficient service
Top class service
Kept up to date
Made situation comfortable
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service handles residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgaging, and equity transfers. We provide continuous client support through all transaction stages, ensuring timely completions even under tight deadlines. Our team specialises in minimising stress during house moves while maintaining legal compliance and protecting client interests.
Family Law
We manage all family law matters including separation agreements, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while protecting client rights, particularly in cases involving children. We draft prenuptial agreements and handle complex divorce proceedings with financial court orders when necessary.
Serious Injury Claims
Our serious injury team represents clients with catastrophic injuries including brain damage, limb loss, and psychiatric trauma. We secure interim payments for rehabilitation while pursuing full compensation through court proceedings or negotiated settlements, as demonstrated in our 1.4 million case outcome.
Wills & Probate
We create tax-efficient wills, establish trusts, and manage probate administration for estates of all sizes. Our services include inheritance tax planning, lifetime gift strategies, and executor support for both contested and uncontested estates, with home visits available for vulnerable clients.
Employment Law
We advise on employment contracts, settlement agreements, and discrimination claims for both employers and employees. Our expertise includes handling unfair dismissal cases, workplace harassment matters, and complex tribunal proceedings with documented success in appellate court representations.
People
Yvonne Hall
Legal Director
Experienced legal director specialising in complex legal matters with strategic oversight across practice areas. Demonstrated leadership in delivering high-value client outcomes while maintaining operational excellence.
Nick Hall
Head of Private Client
Private client specialist managing wills, probate, and inheritance tax planning. Provides expert guidance on estate administration and trust creation for high-net-worth individuals across multiple jurisdictions.
Marie Oates
Senior Conveyancing Manager
Senior conveyancing professional overseeing residential property transactions with emphasis on timely completions and client communication. Manages complex cases requiring coordinated legal and financial solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Forster Dean specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, employment law, serious injury claims, and wills & probate, with dedicated teams for each practice area.
How does Forster Dean handle property transactions?
Our conveyancing team manages residential transactions including buying, selling, remortgaging, and transfer of equity with personal support throughout the process.
Can you assist with complex family law matters?
Yes, we handle complex family cases including financial arrangements, child custody, and separation agreements with tailored legal solutions.
What experience do you have with injury claims?
Our serious injury team secures compensation for catastrophic injuries, including a recent £1.4 million settlement for a client with psychiatric injuries.
Do you offer estate planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive wills, probate, and inheritance tax planning services, including trust creation and lifetime gift strategies.
Reviews (6)
Bradley Lfc
Dec 31, 2021
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I had Jackie Farrow and her team looking after my conveyancing, they were absolutely outstanding! Theres no way Id choose anyone else after the work they have put in on my behalf. I appointed them mid October and Im now in my house, I might add that by the end of November they had completed everything. Also I do want to thank Demi for her hard work too as she was constantly answering my queries when Jackie was busy.
Chris Rae
Sep 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Ian Rowson and Emma Hartley were outstanding from start to finish for our property purchase. Will 100% use this firm again. Recommend them all day long!
Ian Rowson and Emma Hartley were outstanding from start to finish for our property purchase. Will 100% use this firm again. Recommend them all day long!
Proflo Engineering
May 23, 2021
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I have used Jacky Farrow at Forster dean solicitors for many years now, I buy and sell several properties per year and have always used Forster dean for my conveyancing. Every time it is handled with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. Communication is excellent and responses to phone calls and emails is prompt and professional. I would not hesitate in recommending them for your conveyancing.
April Butterfield
Jan 11, 2021
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We were recommended Forster Dean by our bank when applying for our first mortgage. Excellent service was provided and we are really happy with our case handler Jackie Farrow. We were always able to get in direct contact and call backs were followed up as expected. Despite the pressures/uncertainties the current pandemic has caused, the level of service provided was great and the process completed smoothly on our end.
Paul Wrigley
Jun 20, 2020
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I was recommended to use Forster Dean by 2 separate people and I am glad I did! From start to finish their help and advice was 1st class. I was assigned a conveyancer Nicola Morris who took care of everything even going above and beyond when there were issues with the lease on the new house. I was kept informed and updated at regular intervals and nothing seemed to much trouble. I have recommended Forster Dean to several friends and colleagues and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in the future. If I ever move house again you will be top of the list!
Phil Lloyd
Jun 04, 2020
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Fantastic recommendation from estate agents. The team supported my property purchase brilliantly. Extremely diligent, extremely professional and responsive to all my daft questions. Thank you so much.
