North Ainley Halliwell
Providing legal services to the North West
Whilst we make no apologies for practising in one of the most important provincial towns in the North West with a rich heritage from the cotton industry, we have a City approach to the personal and commercial needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing a professional yet personal service with lawyers and support staff of the highest calibre.
We are very much involved with the commercial centres of Manchester and Leeds and have the legal talent to deal with high value transactions at the sharp end. At the same time, we provide sound advice and pragmatic solutions tailored to the individual day to day needs of our clients.
To accommodate the more global elements of personal and business life, we have gathered expertise and experience (along with a network of lawyers and accountants outside the territory) to advise on European legal issues in relation to inheritance tax, off-shore trusts and overseas property.
News Headlines
Sarah Finnigan has joined the Private Capital Team at North Ainley Halliwell. Sarah studied law at Durham University and qualified as a Solicitor after completing her training contract at Charles Russell in London. She returned to the North West and her legal career includes experience at both Cobbetts and Halliwells in Manchester.
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In theory everybody would like to make sure that their loved ones are taken care of after they are no longer around to do so, and making a valid Will goes a long way to ensuring that this is the case. In practise, however, many people do not understand the importance of making a Will, or the practical implications of not doing so. Others may feel they are too young to make a Will, or simply never find the time. The result can be potentially devastating, particularly at a time when a grieving family has more important things to think about. Making a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are followed after your death. No Will equals no control.... Not an appealing thought!
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Can a Husband apply to vary a divorce settlement which he can no longer afford because of a subsequent recessionary drop in Share prices and house values?
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You and the Law
Read our Senior Partner John Ainley's column from the Oldham Chronicle…
You and the Law – 23rd June 2009
Three years ago I was given a cheque by the company I work for for out of pocket expenses incurred on their behalf. However owing to a number of unfortunate circumstances, including a spell in hospital at the time, I lost the cheque, and they now refuse to issue another one.
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You and the Law – 16th June 2009
I ordered some kitchen wall and floor units. When they were delivered they were wider than the ones I ordered, and the fitter was going to cut them down to size. I asked him to stop what he was doing and send the units back.
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Our strategy has been to provide a comprehensive legal framework although we would not hesitate to recommend other suitable professionals if the advice required falls outside the areas of our expertise. We would be the first to accept, in today’s complex business environment, that there is no substitute for specialised advice. For that reason, we have developed legal teams in each of our Departments who are highly qualified, experienced and up to speed in their respective fields.