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The managing partner at a leading Warrington law firm is retiring after 37 years at the partnership. Christopher Hanratty, who joined Watsons Solicitors in 1984, specialised in personal injury, employment law and commercial property before becoming managing partner in 2002. Under his leadership, Watsons has navigated multiple recessions and a global pandemic to position itself […]

The latest Watsons Solicitors podcast features Kristel Clarke, solicitor and member of the probate department, discussing lasting powers of attorney with Callum Morgan of fellow Warrington-based business Morgan Williams Commercial Property. Kristel talks about what a lasting power of attorney is, the purpose they serve and the circumstances that might cause one to be enacted […]

A leading Cheshire law firm has underlined its commitment to staff development by promoting an experienced property lawyer to partner as well as taking on a new trainee solicitor. Residential conveyancing specialist Chris Illingworth, who joined Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors in 2020, will become a partner from 1 July, the same date that Hannah Dale, currently […]

The latest Watsons Solicitors podcast features Kristel Clarke, solicitor and member of the probate department, discussing the process and purpose of probate with Callum Morgan of fellow Warrington-based business Morgan Williams Commercial Property. Kristel discusses the circumstances in which probate is relevant, what the process entails and how long it takes to go through. If […]

The latest Watsons Solicitors podcast features Kristel Clarke, solicitor and member of the probate department, discussing wills with Callum Morgan of fellow Warrington-based business Morgan Williams Commercial Property. Kristel discusses the importance and benefits of a will, what a person can use their will to do, what happens when a person dies without one and […]

Kerry Baird, commercial property specialist at Watsons, and Callum Morgan of fellow Warrington-based business Morgan Williams Commercial Property continue their discussion on commercial property. In this episode, Kerry and Callum discuss how long it might take for a client to get the keys to a commercial property and what actions your solicitor would advise taking before […]

The third Watsons Solicitors podcast features Kerry Baird, commercial property specialist at Watsons speaking with Callum Morgan of fellow Warrington-based business Morgan Williams Commercial Property. This episode covers the costs associated with commercial property, how these differ from residential, and how deals and contracts can be structured. If you do have a question you’d like […]

Kerry Baird of Watsons and Callum Morgan of fellow Warrington-based business Morgan Williams Commercial Property continue their discussion on commercial property, covering the length of leases, break clauses and how property deals are done. If you do have a question you’d like discussed, please contact Danny Hudson. Watsons Solicitors, which has been established for more than 60 years, […]

A leading Cheshire conveyancing solicitor has said that adding three months to the stamp duty holiday is excessive and could lead to more challenges for homebuyers. With the average house move taking around 10 weeks, pushing back the end of the stamp duty holiday means a whole new set of buyers will have the opportunity […]

A leading Cheshire law firm has expressed its gratitude to all those who contributed after it helped raise £20,000 for the victims of floods caused by Storm Christoph. The funds were raised with the assistance of the Warrington Business Awards and Watsons Solicitors, and include a £7,500 contribution from logistics firm Eddie Stobart. The money […]