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Change isn’t something Jennifer Stewart craves, but when Watsons Solicitors came calling, the opportunity to join its wills and probate department was too hard to resist. With more than 18 years’ experience, she joins the private client division, which specialises in administration of estates, court of protection, lasting power of attorney, and trust advice. Brought […]

Kind, considerate, and empathetic are just some of the words used to describe the wills and probate department at Watsons Solicitors. The team, led by Alex Mitchell and featuring Kristel Clarke, has been lavished with praise for the standard of work they have carried out. Covering Warrington and wider Cheshire, the expert probate lawyers and […]

Watsons Solicitors is bucking the trend with business booming and recruitment on the agenda for its property department. The Cheshire-based firm’s conveyancing division is growing because it remains “incredibly busy” despite a decline in the number of UK homes being sold in 2023, according to Zoopla. With the costs of mortgages soaring, sales are expected […]

Watsons Solicitors’ property department remains “incredibly busy” – and it’s not difficult to see why after some glowing testimonials. The Warrington-based firm has avoided a downturn in activity despite soaring mortgage rates and the cost-of-living crisis thanks to a reputation built on years of high-quality conveyancing. An insight into the service provided by Watsons and […]

A Cheshire-based family law solicitor believes it is essential to obtain expert advice as early as possible if mediation is to work effectively and a disputed divorce avoided. Actress Sophie Turner and her singer ex-husband Joe Jonas have publicly announced “a productive and successful” negotiation process that will see their children spend time equally in both […]

“There’s no disputing the value placed on a testimonial.” Those are the words of Danny Hudson, partner and a member of the family department at Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors. Situated in the heart of the town, the law firm, which has stood for more than 65 years, is no stranger to receiving written praise for the […]

Watsons Solicitors partners Alex Mitchell and Chris Illingworth both put their best foot forward – over and over again – as they competed at the 2023 Warrington Running Festival. With their law firm sponsoring the world’s first free to enter, chip-timed, closed road route, Alex took part in the 10km race with Chris participating in […]

Watsons Solicitors partners Alex Mitchell and Chris Illingworth got a taste of the ups and downs of Tom Kearney’s 12-hour Hope 100 charity challenge. The duo joined the organiser, who spent half a day continuously walking every step of all four stands in the Halliwell Jones Stadium, home of Warrington Wolves, exactly one month before […]

Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors’ unwavering support for the health and wellbeing of the local community shows no signs of slowing down. Situated in the heart of the town, the law firm, which has stood for 65 years, is determined to provide opportunities for people to participate in sport. With that in mind, Watsons is sponsoring the […]

Harold Macmillan was getting used to life as British prime minister and the world was preparing for the launch of Sputnik 1 when Watsons Solicitors was born on 1 July 1957. Fast forward 66 years to 2023 and the Cheshire-based firm, which has 26 employees, specialises in family law, employment law, wills and probate, and conveyancing. Its […]