Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Warrington
Established in 1896, Longlands Solicitors has served Warrington and Cheshire for over 120 years, providing trusted legal expertise across generations. Our firm combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to accessible, fairly priced services tailored to clients' needs during critical life events. With specialists in litigation, property law, probate, and estate planning, we prioritise client care while maintaining the highest professional standards. Our team's extensive experience, including equity partner Ian Burton-Baddeley's 40+ years in practice, ensures complex legal matters are resolved efficiently. We invest in digital infrastructure for streamlined transactions while preserving personal service through direct client communication. Our track record includes handling high-value litigation cases, intricate probate administrations, and commercial property transactions with equal diligence. Client testimonials consistently highlight our responsiveness, particularly in time-sensitive property chains, and our ability to simplify complex legal processes. We maintain transparency in pricing and procedures, offering initial consultations free of charge to build lasting client relationships.
Services
Litigation
Property Law
Probate Services
Wills & Inheritance
Commercial Conveyancing
Lasting Power of Attorney
Served areas
- Warrington, Cheshire
Highlights and features
- Over 120 years of legal expertise in Warrington
- Specialists in property transactions with HM Land Registry systems
- Proven track record in complex litigation cases
- Personalised client support during stressful times
- Free initial consultation for all new clients
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Best level of expertise
Responsive team
Streamlined service
Highly recommend
Services
Litigation
Specialising in personal injury claims, workplace accidents, and public liability cases. Our solicitors secure interim payments for clients through court proceedings while managing complex financial loss assessments. With a high success rate, we handle cases ranging from road traffic accidents to multi-party litigation, ensuring clients receive appropriate compensation for physical and financial damages.
Property Law
Comprehensive residential and commercial property services including sales, purchases, and re-mortgaging. We streamline transactions using HM Land Registry's online systems while maintaining personal client support. Our expertise covers leasehold properties, new builds, and complex chains, with particular strength in meeting tight deadlines for property exchanges and completions.
Probate Services
Full-spectrum probate assistance from small estates to complex inheritances. We guide executors through grant applications, tax compliance, and asset distribution while providing sensitive support during bereavement. Our solicitors handle contentious probate matters and assist with inheritance tax planning, ensuring legal compliance while minimising family stress during difficult times.
Wills & Inheritance
Tailored will-writing services and inheritance tax planning solutions. We create legally robust documents that reflect clients' wishes while advising on guardianship arrangements and updating wills after life changes. Our solicitors help clients protect assets and ensure smooth estate transitions through strategic planning and tax-efficient structures.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Specialist LPA creation for health, welfare, and financial decisions. We guide clients through establishing legal frameworks for future decision-making, including property management and medical care arrangements. Our service includes certificate provision and registration support, ensuring documents meet Office of the Public Guardian requirements while reflecting clients' specific needs.
People
Ian Burton-Baddeley
Equity Partner
Qualified solicitor with over 40 years' experience at Longlands Solicitors. Specialises in complex legal matters requiring strategic problem-solving. Joined firm in 1980, became equity partner in 1982, and maintains deep knowledge of Warrington's legal landscape.
Questions
What areas of law does Longlands Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in litigation, property law, probate services, wills and inheritance planning, and Lasting Power of Attorney arrangements.
How quickly can you complete a property transaction?
While average conveyancing takes 8-12 weeks, our team consistently delivers faster completions, particularly in urgent chain situations requiring rapid exchange dates.
Do you offer free initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all new clients to discuss their legal requirements without obligation.
Can you handle complex probate cases?
Our solicitors manage estates of all complexities, from straightforward inheritances to multi-asset distributions requiring tax planning and HMRC compliance.
Are your legal fees transparent?
We maintain full pricing transparency with no hidden fees. Our service includes clear explanations of all costs involved in your legal matter.
How do you support clients during stressful legal processes?
We provide dedicated client support through direct communication channels, offering regular updates and clear explanations to reduce anxiety during legal proceedings.
Reviews (6)
Diane C.
Dec 29, 2025
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Avoid at all cost, immoral and unprofessional. Should not be allowed to practice. Absolutely awful behaviour and wow talk about charges and fees nearly 80% would like to see a breakdown of all longlands fees. With that much money should have a plush office somewhere not a grotty place.
Shocking!
Shocking!
Wolf Wa
Feb 24, 2020
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ABSOLUTELY CLUELESS. I've no idea what the fee-earners do at Longlands but I'm guessing they spend most of their time trying to work out which sticking-out part of their anatomy is called an elbow, because they certainly don't waste any energy making sure they're up to date on their clients' case files. When conveyancers are so completely out of touch that they're still waiting for problems to be resolved that everybody else in the entire chain knows were resolved WEEKS AGO, what hope is there?
Maybe if they had enough respect for their clients to actually take phone calls from other solicitors who are actually trying to get things resolved then things might be different. But it seems that's not the Longlands Way.
Maybe if they had enough respect for their clients to actually take phone calls from other solicitors who are actually trying to get things resolved then things might be different. But it seems that's not the Longlands Way.
Dayvespace
Feb 18, 2018
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My mother passes away within the last week and had to get some documents signed by a solicitor to close her accounts. I literally interrupted his lunch as I dropped in with no appointment and he was happy to see me and get me sorted there and then. Such a compassionate gentleman and really sets the standard that today's society needs to be at. Thanks again, and sorry for barging in.
Craig Harman
Dec 26, 2017
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I used Longlands Solicitors to purchase a house based on recommendations from friends. I was very glad to choose Longlands. Heather in particular was absolutely amazing for us. She really helps the process to move along as quickly as possible and her advice was great too. Highly recommended!
Craig Harman
I used Longlands Solicitors to purchase a house based on recommendations from friends. I was very glad to choose Longlands. Heather in particular was absolutely amazing for us. She really helps the process to move along as quickly as possible and her advice was great too. Highly recommended!
Dayve Hallam
My mother passes away within the last week and had to get some documents signed by a solicitor to close her accounts. I literally interrupted his lunch as I dropped in with no appointment and he was happy to see me and get me sorted there and then. Such a compassionate gentleman and really sets the standard that today's society needs to be at. Thanks again, and sorry for barging in.