family and divorce legal services

Our team of family and divorce law solicitors boast a wealth of experience dealing with all aspects of family law services arising from the breakdown of any family relationship...

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Trade Union legal services

We have a long history of working with Trade Unions and are proud to support Union members by offering them a wide range of legal services at a discount. If you are in need of legal advice, you should first contact your Trade Union representative who will then put you in touch with us...

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Wills, trusts and probate legal services

Our expert solicitors specialise in the many elements of Wills, trusts and probate, and can talk you through this complex area of law... The team is comprised of members of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS).

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personal injury legal services

Each year we deal with thousands of personal injury cases. Every single one of them is unique. If you have been injured, had an accident or been affected by disease at work, you could have a claim for compensation...

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residential property services

Our large team of residential property specialists handle all aspects of residential property work, whether you are buying or selling, re-mortgaging, entering into shared ownership or need to transfer property as a gift or following death or divorce. We also deal with Land Registry applications and drafting tenancy agreements...

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commercial property legal services

Our commercial property experts provide support to a wide range of individuals and businesses, from partnerships or companies setting up new ventures or looking to expand. The size of our team means we can allocate the correct specialist to the individual client's need, and can call on the advice of our colleagues in other areas of specialism within the firm...

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employment legal services

Employment law is one of the fastest changing areas of law. Our specialist lawyers will provide you with current, relevant advice and representation...

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agriculture and estates legal services

As the largest team of solicitors in Cheshire and North Wales specialising in agriculture and estates law we advise several generations of farmers and landowners throughout the local area - on both a professional and personal level...

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clinical negligence legal services

If you have experienced problems with medical treatment it can have a serious impact on your life. As well as the physical symptoms to deal with, it can also cause depression and other similar conditions. Our legal experts provide free and confidential initial advice in all clinical negligence cases...

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dispute resolution legal services

We understand that dealing with a dispute can be disrupting and time consuming. We will talk you through where you stand, explain your rights and help you to resolve the situation swiftly.

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Crime and defence representation

Calling on a solicitor at the earliest stage can dramatically affect the outcome of criminal legal proceedings. Our expert legal team are available 24/7 for a free consultation or to attend the police station. Call freephone 0800 195 5407...

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Our Services

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Our People

our outstanding reputation and continued success is down to our most valuable assets - our people

  • Rhian Thomas

    Partner
    Rhian qualified as a solicitor and joined Walker Smith Way in 1997. She deals with all aspects of residential property conveyancing and is fluent in both written and spoken welsh.more

  • Janet Baines

    Partner
    Janet joined Walker Smith Way as a trainee legal executive in 1983. She qualified as a solicitor in 1995 after part-time and full-time study and was made a partner in 2002.more

  • Katie Brassington

    Partner
    Languages: French and basic German Katie joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in 2002 and qualified in 2004.more

  • Jonathon Clark

    Partner
    Partner and director Jonathon is an extremely experienced member of the personal injury team, having joined Walker Smith Way in 1985.more

  • John Dunn

    Consultant
    John qualified as a solicitor in 1986. He has been committed to representing trade unions and their members throughout his career, the majority of which was spent at Thornleys where he was formerly senior partner and then transferred to Walker Smith Way in April 2010.more

  • Ceri Evans

    Associate
    Ceri joined Walker Smith Way in 2004, having qualified as a solicitor in 2001.more

  • Stephen Lunt

    Partner
    Stephen joined Walker Smith Way as a trainee in 2000 and qualified in 2002. He specialises in all aspects of commercial freehold and leasehold work including landlord and tenant transactions, commercial lending, easements, pipeline and windfarm projects.more

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Walker Smith Way solicitors

Walker Smith Way Solicitors offer a full range of legal services and have offices in Chester, Wrexham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Liverpool, Birmingham and London. A firm of specialists, all of our solicitors are experts in their own area of law. Read more...

Walker Smith Way solicitors

Gyda chwech o swyddfeydd yng Nghaer, Wrecsam, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lerpwl, Birmingham a Llundain, mae Walker Smith Way yn un o'r cwmnïau cyfreithiol mwyaf ac uchaf ei barch yn y rhanbarth. Darllen mwy...