Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Lancaster, Morecambe & Carnforth
Ratcliffe & Bibby Solicitors has been providing independent legal services to the local community for over a century. Our established offices in Lancaster, Morecambe, and Carnforth serve clients across North Lancashire and South Cumbria, with modern technology enabling us to act for clients nationwide. We specialise in conveyancing, estate planning, family law, and commercial legal matters, maintaining a commitment to traditional values while embracing innovation. Our team of solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. We prioritise client relationships, offering continuity of service through dedicated staff and home visits for elderly or mobility-restricted clients.Our expertise extends to complex care fee planning, trusts, and asset protection, addressing both contemporary and long-term legal needs. Transparency in pricing and communication forms the foundation of our client-centric approach, supported by clear explanations of legal processes in plain language. Recognised for excellence in family law, our solicitors are members of Resolution and the Law Society Children Panel. We combine decades of local market knowledge with national regulatory compliance to deliver tailored legal solutions. Our commitment to community engagement is demonstrated through participation in local events and charitable initiatives.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Family Law
Care Fee Planning
Commercial Legal Services
Details
- Year established: 1915
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our solicitors are members of Resolution and the Law Society Children Panel
- We provide home visits for elderly or mobility-restricted clients
- Our team maintains SRA authorisation and regulatory compliance
- We combine local market knowledge with nationwide service capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and efficient
Kept in the loop
Stress-free process
Highly recommend
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service provides comprehensive support for property transactions, ensuring smooth transfers of ownership. We specialise in explaining complex processes using plain language, offering online communication for nationwide clients. Our team handles leasehold complexities, contract negotiations, and completion logistics while maintaining transparent fee structures.
Wills & Probate
We offer complete will creation and probate administration services, including lasting power of attorney arrangements. Our specialists help clients protect assets through trusts while addressing care fee planning challenges. We provide home visits for elderly clients requiring personalised estate management solutions.
Family Law
Our family law department handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic violence protection orders. Accredited specialists in this field manage prenuptial agreements, cohabitation contracts, and child welfare matters with sensitivity and legal expertise.
Care Fee Planning
Specialist advice on protecting assets from care home fees includes trust creation and property transfer strategies. We help clients navigate capital thresholds while ensuring compliance with current regulations, providing peace of mind for future care requirements.
Commercial Legal Services
We support businesses with commercial property transactions, contract drafting, and company formation. Our services extend to charity establishment, lease negotiations, and shareholder agreement creation, serving clients from sole traders to large corporations.
People
Lucy Davidson
Conveyancing Solicitor
Experienced conveyancing specialist with proven expertise in residential property transactions. Recognised for exceptional client communication and efficient case management during high-demand periods.
Helen
Conveyancing Executive
Dedicated property law professional known for thoroughness and client-focused approach. Specialises in first-time buyer transactions and complex conveyancing processes.
Shaun
Solicitor
Experienced legal practitioner with expertise in property and family law matters. Recognised for prompt query resolution and comprehensive client support across multiple transaction types.
Julie
Legal Executive
Specialist in residential conveyancing with extensive experience handling purchases, sales, and remortgage transactions. Appreciated for responsiveness and technical proficiency.
Sarah Carr
Family Law Solicitor
Accredited member of the Law Society Children Panel with specialist expertise in child welfare matters. Experienced in representing clients at child protection conferences and court proceedings.
Questions
What areas do you cover for legal services?
We operate from Carnforth, Morecambe, and Lancaster with clients across North Lancashire, South Cumbria, and throughout England and Wales.
Do you offer home visits for legal services?
Yes, we provide home visits for elderly clients or those with mobility restrictions, particularly for will creation and estate planning matters.
Are your conveyancing fees transparent?
Yes, we provide clear cost breakdowns from the outset with detailed explanations of all transaction-related expenses.
What family law accreditations do you hold?
Our solicitors are members of Resolution and the Law Society Children Panel, with specialists in child welfare and divorce proceedings.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 services, we prioritise urgent cases through direct communication with our solicitors during office hours.
