Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Morecambe
Established in 2001, Wright & Lord has grown into a respected legal practice serving the Morecambe Bay area, the Furness Peninsula, and the South Lakes. Our firm combines over two decades of legal expertise with a commitment to delivering practical, client-focused advice tailored to both personal and commercial needs. We pride ourselves on maintaining a team of nearly 30 professionals who provide comprehensive legal solutions across conveyancing, family law, employment law, and commercial services.Our approach emphasizes accessibility, with flexible meeting options including face-to-face, phone, and video conferencing, alongside no additional charges for local home visits. As an SRA-regulated firm (SRA No. 519292), we uphold the highest professional standards while maintaining deep community ties through our support for local charities and organisations. Our dedication to technological advancement ensures efficient service delivery, and our transparent fee structuresincluding fixed-fee optionsreflect our commitment to client-centric legal care.
Services
Conveyancing
Employment Law
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Commercial Law
Inheritance Tax Planning
Power of Attorney
Landlord & Tenant
Dispute Resolution
Financial Services
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience serving the North West legal market
- Our team includes specialists in conveyancing, family law, and employment law
- We offer fixed-fee services and transparent pricing structures
- Our firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- We provide local home visits at no extra charge
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Friendly face
Professional help
Personal service
Knowledgeable staff
Went the extra mile
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team handles hundreds of property transactions annually, offering expert legal support for buying, selling, or remortgaging residential properties. We provide detailed conveyancing reports, manage legal documentation, and ensure smooth transactions with transparent pricing. Clients benefit from our dedicated team's experience and our commitment to keeping them informed throughout the process.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services for both employers and employees. Our expertise covers contract drafting, dispute resolution, tribunal representation, and compliance with evolving employment legislation. Employers benefit from proactive policy development while employees receive expert guidance on rights protection and dispute resolution through negotiated settlements or formal proceedings.
Family Law
Specialising in family law, we handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and cohabitation agreements with sensitivity and expertise. Led by a Resolution member with 16 years' experience, our team prioritises amicable resolutions while maintaining strong advocacy when required. We offer fixed-fee options and specialist advice on prenuptial agreements and child custody arrangements.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate specialists assist clients with creating legally sound wills, managing estate administration, and establishing powers of attorney. We provide inheritance tax planning, trust creation, and court of protection applications, combining technical expertise with compassionate guidance to ensure clients' wishes are properly documented and executed.
Commercial Law
We support businesses with corporate transactions, commercial contracts, and property matters. Our services include business sales, partnership agreements, and commercial property leases. With practical experience in business operations, our team provides commercially aware advice that addresses both legal requirements and strategic business objectives for growing enterprises.
People
Chris Gates
Family Law Solicitor
Specialist family law solicitor with 16 years' experience, Resolution member and SRA-accredited specialist. Focuses on divorce, financial settlements and cohabitation agreements while maintaining a constructive approach to family disputes.
Natalie Goulding
Conveyancing Director
Experienced conveyancing specialist supervising our property transactions team. Manages residential and commercial property legal work with emphasis on clear communication and timely completion of transactions for buyers and sellers.
Questions
What areas do Wright & Lord Solicitors cover?
We primarily serve the Morecambe Bay area, Furness Peninsula, and South Lakes regions from our offices in Morecambe, Milnthorpe, and Lancaster, with clients across the UK.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for conveyancing transactions, family law matters, and employment law services, with upfront cost estimates to help with budgeting.
How long does a typical conveyancing process take?
Most residential property transactions complete within 8-12 weeks, though leasehold purchases or complex cases may take longer depending on chain coordination and required legal work.
Are your legal services regulated?
Yes, Wright & Lord Solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 519292) and maintain full professional indemnity insurance.
Can I meet with a solicitor outside office hours?
We offer flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends, with home visits available at no additional charge for local clients.
What specialisms do your legal team hold?
Our team includes specialists in conveyancing, family law, employment law, wills & probate, and commercial legal matters, with particular expertise in local property transactions and business law.
Reviews (3)
Amy
May 03, 2022
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Absolutely amazing. Chanel was brilliant! Our mortgage advisor was useless, the estate agents were useless but thankfully our solicitors were brilliant. You get what you pay for! They are quick, and professional, I never had to worry about the solicitors or chase them, from start to finish it was 7 to 8 week. I'll be recommending them to friends and family. Thank you so much Chanel Amy & Aaron
Sam Rae
Apr 04, 2021
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Having had numerous issues with various solicitors over the years for conveyancing, Natalie at W&L was recommended to me. The service I have recieved has been phenomenal, emails have been replied to within minute/hours as opposed to days/weeks. She/they have made this last purchase absolutely seamless, which I was not expecting during the current climate. All I might add, at a very competitive rate. I will now be a loyal customer. Thanks.
J. Wilding
Nov 26, 2019
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Don't recommend for child access. handled really badly and didnt make any process to seeing my child.
