Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Wilmslow
Chafes Hague Lambert has been delivering high-quality legal services to local communities since 1889. Our firm combines a long-established heritage with modern legal expertise, having incorporated three respected practices over the years. We maintain a strong commitment to accessibility and affordability, offering city-centre standards without premium pricing. With offices in New Mills, Urmston, and Wilmslow, our approachable team provides comprehensive legal support for individuals and businesses across the North West and Peak District. Our specialists cover family law, residential and commercial property, employment law, dispute resolution, and business services.We prioritise lasting client relationships, guiding clients through life's legal challenges from personal matters to corporate needs. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold rigorous professional standards while maintaining our membership in the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010, reflecting our values in both practice and personnel.
Services
Family Law
Residential Property
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Commercial Property
Highlights and features
- Over 130 years of continuous legal service since 1889
- Member of Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Regulated by Solicitors Regulation Authority (No 488476)
- Three accessible offices across North West England
- Specialists in both personal and commercial legal matters
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle relationship breakdowns, child arrangements, domestic abuse cases, and civil partnership dissolutions. We provide compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging situations while protecting clients' interests. With offices in New Mills, Urmston, and Wilmslow, our approachable solicitors help clients navigate complex family legal matters with sensitivity and expertise.
Residential Property
We specialise in residential property transactions including house purchases, sales, and remortgages. As members of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we ensure smooth processes with clear communication. Our conveyancing team operates across the North West and Peak District, handling standard and complex property matters efficiently.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors advise businesses on property acquisitions, leases, and developments. We provide practical solutions for commercial real estate transactions, combining city-centre expertise with local knowledge. Clients benefit from our experience in commercial property law while maintaining cost-effective service delivery.
Dispute Resolution
We handle civil and commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Our team resolves conflicts involving contracts, property, employment, and business matters. With specialist knowledge across multiple legal areas, we aim to achieve practical solutions while minimising client stress and costs.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises both employers and employees on workplace rights and obligations. We handle contracts, disciplinary matters, redundancies, and employment tribunal cases. Businesses benefit from proactive HR support while individuals receive expert guidance on their employment rights and protections.
People
Robert Brindley
Managing Partner
Robert leads the firm with extensive experience in strategic legal practice management. He oversees operations across all three offices, ensuring consistent service quality while maintaining our approachable, client-focused ethos established over 130 years of practice.
Gail Carberry
Partner and Practice Director
Gail manages day-to-day practice operations with specialist knowledge in probate and estate administration. She ensures efficient service delivery across departments while maintaining direct client involvement in complex personal legal matters requiring expert attention.
Craig O'Hara
Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Craig specialises in resolving complex legal disputes with pragmatic solutions. As head of our dispute resolution team, he combines litigation expertise with alternative dispute resolution methods to achieve optimal outcomes for clients facing civil or commercial conflicts.
Samantha Wright
Partner and Head of Commercial Property
Samantha leads our commercial property team with expertise in business real estate transactions. She advises corporate clients on property acquisitions, leases, and developments, delivering practical solutions that align with commercial objectives while ensuring legal compliance.
Saaraa Ahmad
Solicitor
Saaraa provides legal support across multiple practice areas, reflecting our firm's commitment to versatile client service. Her work spans family law matters, property transactions, and business legalities, demonstrating the comprehensive expertise available at Chafes Hague Lambert.
Questions
What areas of law does Chafes Hague Lambert specialise in?
We specialise in family law, residential and commercial property transactions, employment law, dispute resolution, and business legal services across North West England and Peak District.
How can I get a conveyancing quote?
Visit our website's conveyancing quote calculator or contact any of our offices in New Mills, Urmston, or Wilmslow for an instant property transaction cost estimate.
Is Chafes Hague Lambert regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No 488476) and maintain membership in the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
How long has the firm been operating?
Our history dates back to 1889, incorporating three respected practices over the years while maintaining continuous legal service to local communities.
Where are your offices located?
We have three offices: 21-23 Union Road, New Mills SK22 3EL; 2-4 Primrose Avenue, Urmston M41 0TY; and 22 Church Street, Wilmslow SK9 1AU.
Do you offer business legal services?
Yes, our Business Services team provides corporate legal support including commercial property, employment law, dispute resolution, and intellectual property advice for SMEs and large corporates.
