Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Southport
Brighouses Solicitors is a long-established law firm founded in the 1870s, serving individuals, families, and businesses across Merseyside, Lancashire, and beyond. Our practice areas include property transactions, family law, probate, commercial law, and civil litigation, delivered by a team of experienced solicitors and legal executives. We prioritise a personal service combining quality with reasonable costs, supported by strong community ties and accreditations such as the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.Our staff include former community leaders and Dementia Friends, reflecting our commitment to accessibility and social responsibility. With offices on Lord Street in Southport, we offer home visits and tailored legal solutions for clients' evolving needs.
Services
Family Law
Property Transactions
Wills and Trusts
Probate Administration
Commercial Law
Civil Litigation
Landlord and Tenant
Later Life Planning
Criminal Law
Court of Protection
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of combined legal expertise since our founding in the 1870s.
- Our team includes former community leaders and Dementia Friends trained professionals.
- We offer tailored legal solutions with a personal service across multiple practice areas.
- Our accreditations include the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Safe Move Scheme.
- We maintain strong local community ties and provide home visits for accessibility.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Safe Move Scheme
What people say
Brilliant from start to finish
Exemplary communication
Calm professionalism
Very helpful staff
Happy with every aspect
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law team provides compassionate support for relationship breakdowns, offering mediation and collaborative law services. We handle divorce, separation, financial settlements, and child custody matters with sensitivity and legal expertise. Clients benefit from tailored advice to navigate emotionally challenging situations while protecting their rights and interests.
Property Transactions
We manage residential and commercial property transactions including sales, purchases, and equity release mortgages. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, our team ensures smooth processes with dedicated solicitors handling each case. Services cover lease extensions, portfolio refinances, and nationwide property deals with competitive quotations.
Wills and Trusts
Our wills and trusts service creates robust legal documents to protect assets and beneficiaries. We offer inheritance tax planning, lasting powers of attorney, and storage facilities for wills. Expert guidance ensures compliance with legal requirements while addressing clients' unique circumstances, including foreign property ownership and vulnerable beneficiaries.
Probate Administration
We provide comprehensive probate services including grant applications, tax returns, and estate distribution. Our team handles complex administrations involving foreign assets, inheritance tax planning, and dispute resolution. Clients receive support with post-death requirements like funeral arrangements and creditor communications, ensuring legal compliance and beneficiary protection.
Commercial Law
Our commercial law team supports business transactions including property deals, sales, and landlord-tenant matters. We handle commercial refinances, development projects, and licensing with competitive fees. Services extend to auction sales, lease agreements, and portfolio management, combining legal expertise with commercial awareness for business clients.
People
Gill Cheetham
Partner
Experienced solicitor specialising in property transactions with a focus on residential conveyancing and equity release mortgages. Known for efficient case management and client-focused service.
Mike Braham
Partner
Legal expert in family law and probate administration, providing compassionate guidance during emotionally challenging situations while maintaining strict legal compliance and client confidentiality.
Alison Owen
Legal Executive
Specialist in wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney with extensive experience in later life planning and Court of Protection applications.
Wendy Eckhardt
Senior Associate
Skilled conveyancing solicitor handling residential and commercial property transactions, known for streamlined processes and exceptional client communication.
Justine Marshall
Senior Associate
Civil litigation specialist with expertise in dispute resolution across high court and county court jurisdictions, focusing on contractual and property disputes.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, property transactions, wills and trusts, probate administration, commercial law, and civil litigation across Merseyside and Lancashire.
Are your conveyancing fees competitive?
Yes, we offer competitive conveyancing fees with accredited services through the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and provide free will storage facilities.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide home visits for clients unable to travel to our Southport office, particularly for will preparation and lasting powers of attorney.
What are your office hours?
Our Southport office operates Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 with a lunch break 13:00-14:00. We offer out-of-hours contact via email and phone.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have combined legal experience spanning decades, with specialists in multiple practice areas and accreditations from leading legal institutions.
Can you handle complex probate cases?
Yes, we manage complex probate administrations including foreign assets, inheritance tax planning, and Court of Protection applications with expert legal guidance.
