Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Blackburn
Farleys Solicitors, a leading North West law firm with over 60 years of experience, has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to individuals and businesses. Established in 1958, the firm combines decades of specialist expertise with a friendly, down-to-earth approach, tailoring services to meet clients' unique needs. With offices in Blackburn, Burnley, Manchester, and Preston, the firm prioritises client wellbeing and cost-effective outcomes across diverse legal disciplines.The team of award-winning solicitors is committed to providing straightforward, practical legal support, guided by core values of care and professionalism. Recognised for excellence, Farleys Solicitors remains dedicated to maintaining its position as a trusted legal partner in the region.
Services
Abuse Claims
Employment Law
Family Law
Medical Negligence
Personal Injury
Commercial Litigation
Residential Property
Corporate Insolvency
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in legal services across the North West.
- Our team provides tailored legal solutions prioritising client needs and wellbeing.
- We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional standards.
- Our friendly, down-to-earth approach ensures accessible and practical legal support.
- We operate from multiple offices in Blackburn, Burnley, Manchester, and Preston.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional service
Kept informed every step
Stress-free experience
Outstanding strategist
Toxic marriage resolution
Services
Abuse Claims
Farleys Solicitors specialises in representing victims of abuse across various institutions, including schools, religious organisations, and healthcare settings. The firm provides compassionate legal support for claims against public authorities and private entities, ensuring clients receive justice and compensation. With dedicated expertise in abuse cases, the team offers free online clinics and handles complex claims involving historical abuse.
Medical Negligence
The firm handles medical negligence claims for patients harmed by substandard care, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and hospital infections. Specialising in cerebral palsy, birth injuries, and delayed cancer diagnosis, Farleys Solicitors secures compensation for victims. Their solicitors combine legal expertise with medical insight to achieve successful outcomes for clients nationwide.
Family Law
Farleys Solicitors provides comprehensive family law services, including divorce proceedings, child arrangements, and high-net-worth settlements. The team assists with domestic abuse cases and prenuptial agreements, prioritising clients' emotional and financial wellbeing. Solicitors offer strategic advice to resolve disputes amicably or through litigation when necessary.
Commercial Litigation
The firm represents businesses in commercial disputes covering contracts, shareholder conflicts, and professional negligence. Specialising in arbitration and court representation, Farleys Solicitors helps clients protect their interests in complex litigation. Services include debt recovery, injunctions, and dispute resolution for corporate clients across multiple sectors.
Personal Injury
Farleys Solicitors handles personal injury claims for workplace accidents, road traffic collisions, and industrial diseases. The team manages no-win-no-fee cases, securing compensation for serious injuries and public liability claims. With expertise in criminal injury awards and solicitor negligence, they provide dedicated support for victims seeking redress.
People
Gavin Hall
Associate
Gavin Hall specialises in abuse claims and personal injury litigation, bringing extensive experience in representing victims of institutional abuse. He focuses on achieving justice for clients through compassionate legal representation.
Jo Smith
Associate Partner
Jo Smith leads the firm's family law division, providing expert guidance on divorce, child arrangements, and complex financial settlements. Her client-centred approach ensures tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals.
Jane Haymes
Partner
Jane Haymes specialises in medical negligence, focusing on birth injuries and hospital compensation claims. With over 20 years' experience, she combines legal expertise with empathetic support for clients nationwide.
Victoria Mitchell
Partner
Victoria Mitchell oversees commercial litigation cases, advising businesses on contract disputes and professional negligence claims. Her strategic approach helps clients navigate complex legal challenges effectively.
Alice Wood
Senior Associate
Alice Wood specialises in employment law, representing employees in disciplinary cases and tribunal proceedings. She provides practical advice on workplace rights and fair treatment for clients across various industries.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in abuse claims, family law, medical negligence, personal injury, commercial litigation, and corporate insolvency across the North West.
Do you offer no-win-no-fee arrangements?
Yes, we provide no-win-no-fee options for personal injury, medical negligence, and abuse claims to ensure accessible legal representation.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 00484687.
Do you handle cases outside the North West?
While based in the North West, we handle cases nationwide, particularly in abuse claims, medical negligence, and commercial litigation.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain professional standards through regular compliance audits and training.
Reviews (5)
Rindiana Jones
Jun 16, 2022
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Farleys is a great practice. Sally Eastwood was helpful, informative, knowledgeable, kind and helped me settle my situation with the least stress possible. I would heartily recommend her services!
Paul Buttress
May 08, 2022
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Farleys is somewhere that I will always use for my business if I need professional advice and support of this nature. In my own experience Ella assisted our company in a very professional manner, understood our position and settled our dispute very quickly. Thanks Farleys will use you again but not too soon eh?
Jane Smith
Mar 23, 2022
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Great service provided by Sally Eastwood at Farley's. Very professional and helpful. Would recommend her services for employment law.
Timothy Partridge
Mar 15, 2022
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As a result of a recommendation to Sally Eastwood by an acquaintance, I recently enlisted Sally's help to resolve an employment issue. From the very first prompt reply to my initial approach to Farleys to the very successful conclusion to my constructive dismissal claim against a former employer, Sally has metaphorically held my hand at every step of the way. All options were thoroughly spelt out at very step of the way and consequently the decisions we reached have resulted in the best possible outcome - I am very grateful for Sally's invaluable professional but empathetic guidance.
Richard Hill
Oct 27, 2021
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Gareth Hawden got my Shotgun Certificate granted. Very happy with the service, very friendly and knowledgeable. I felt I always had somebody in my corner when my shotgun certificate was refused. They challenged it and got me the certificate granted. Gareth Hawden and Farleys really stuck up for me. Thank you so much!
