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“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 […]

The year is 1973. The Dalai Lama will visit the United Kingdom for the first time, the Sydney Opera House is to open, and the Watergate hearings begin, whilst Paul McCartney is fronting Wings after The Beatles went their separate ways. Meanwhile, in Warrington, Janette Thorniley, will start working at Watsons Solicitors as an office […]

Alex Mitchell emphatically shrugged off painful memories by completing Warrington Wolves Foundation’s ‘300 Bike Ride’ and cruising past her fundraising target. The private client specialist at Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors saw last year’s event, titled Tour de Toon, interrupted by a serious crash that resulted in some nasty injuries. But any pre-challenge nerves were brushed aside […]

A Cheshire-based wills and probate solicitor is stressing the importance of having a lasting power of attorney (LPA) in place, with waiting times on the rise. Kristel Clarke, a member of the private client department at Watsons Solicitors, is urging people to assess their current documentation to safeguard loved ones. An LPA is a legal agreement designed […]

Cheshire-based Watsons Solicitors is once again aiming to convert its decade-long support for St Rocco’s Hospice into vital funds as part of the annual Will Week. For more than 10 years, the Warrington firm has taken part in the event, which runs between 15-19 May, and allows people to receive a free will in return […]

A Cheshire-based solicitor has welcomed government plans to transform family law by increasing the protection of children with the introduction of mandatory mediation. The new proposals will mean that arbitration must take place for low-level cases before any court visit to prevent minors watching a potentially harmful dispute between their parents. As a result of […]