Business Details
5 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Manchester
WTB Solicitors was founded in 2021 by Elena Waddell, Ben Taylor, and Chris Bryan with a commitment to delivering legal excellence and client-focused care. Our team comprises skilled solicitors with higher accreditations, specialising in family law, immigration, conveyancing, and more. We prioritise justice and fairness, offering accessible legal aid and value-for-money services. Our staff undergo rigorous training to ensure clients receive trustworthy advice and transparent communication.We actively promote diversity and equality, reflecting these values in our recruitment, client interactions, and community engagement. With a strong reputation in Manchester and the North West, we combine decades of collective experience with a personalised approach to legal solutions.
Services
Commercial Property
Divorce & Relationship Breakdown
Domestic Violence
Housing Law
Immigration
Mental Capacity
Residential Conveyancing
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored legal solutions with a personal service.
- Our solicitors hold higher accreditations in their specialist areas.
- Legal aid is available for eligible clients.
- We prioritise diversity and equality in all our practices.
- Our team has decades of combined experience in UK law.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and helpful
Fantastic
Good end result
Highly satisfied
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors advise on leases, property developments, and sales. We provide cost-effective solutions for businesses in Manchester and beyond. Clients benefit from our expertise in secured lending and enfranchisement cases.
Immigration Law
We assist with UK visa applications, asylum claims, and business sponsorships. Our Manchester-based team offers fixed-fee options and legal aid eligibility assessments. Specialising in complex cases and appeals.
Residential Conveyancing
Specialist solicitors handle property purchases and sales with a 95% on-time completion rate. We offer fixed pricing and tailored support for first-time buyers and landlords in the North West.
Family Law
Expert legal guidance for divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases. Accredited Resolution members providing mediation and court representation across Greater Manchester.
Housing Law
We represent tenants and landlords in disrepair claims, possession proceedings, and antisocial behaviour cases. Our Manchester solicitors secure compensation and protect housing rights under UK law.
People
Elena Waddell
Partner Solicitor
Family law specialist with over 30 years' experience in child care proceedings. Leads WTB's award-winning care law team in Manchester.
Ben Taylor
Partner Solicitor
Housing law expert known for high-profile tenant rights cases. Provides strategic legal solutions for landlords and property disputes.
Chris Bryan
Managing Partner
Commercial property specialist with 25+ years' experience. Oversees WTB's corporate transactions and development projects across the North West.
Susan Johnson
Senior Solicitor
Accredited family law practitioner specialising in divorce settlements and child arrangement orders. Recognised for compassionate client representation.
Salim Kuraishe
Senior Caseworker
Immigration law specialist with a 90% success rate in complex visa applications. Advises businesses and families on UK immigration compliance.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, immigration, commercial property, housing law, conveyancing, and mental capacity cases across Manchester and the North West.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for immigration applications, conveyancing, and initial consultations to ensure cost transparency for clients.
Can I get legal aid?
Legal aid is available for eligible clients in family law, housing disputes, and asylum cases. Our team can assess your eligibility during initial consultations.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors hold higher accreditations and have decades of combined experience, including specialists with over 30 years in child care law and property transactions.
What makes you different from other law firms?
We combine specialist expertise with a personal service, prioritising client care and accessibility while maintaining strong community ties in Manchester.
