Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Experts in Ulverston
Progression Solicitors was established in 2005 with a vision to deliver practical legal solutions rooted in empathy and expertise. As an employee-owned firm since October 2024, we align our team's commitment with client needs, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and excellence. Our legal professionals bring decades of combined experience from leading city practices, specialising in business and commercial law, property transactions, family matters, and private client services. With five offices across the South Lakes and North Lancashire, we serve regional and national clients while maintaining a localised approach.Our employee ownership model enhances engagement and accountability, ensuring clients receive advice that combines technical proficiency with genuine understanding. We prioritise clear communication, pragmatic problem-solving, and value-for-money service, underpinned by accreditations from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and membership of professional schemes like STEP. Through continuous investment in our team's development and client relationships, we aim to set new standards for accessible, client-centric legal services in the UK.
Services
Commercial Property
Company Law
Contested Wills
Divorce and Family
Residential Conveyancing
Employment Law
Private Client
Litigation
Estate Administration
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We operate as an employee-owned law firm, aligning client success with team commitment
- Our lawyers have decades of combined experience from leading city practices
- We specialise in complex legal areas including commercial property and contested wills
- Five regional offices provide accessible legal services across South Lakes and Lancashire
- We maintain accreditations from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and professional schemes
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- STEP
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Professional service
Excellent communication
Practical solutions
Timely completions
Supportive guidance
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors handle acquisitions, disposals, and leasing for businesses and developers. We specialise in secured finance transactions and landlord-tenant matters, with particular expertise in hospitality and retail sectors. Clients benefit from our practical approach to complex property deals, ensuring legal compliance while maintaining commercial viability. Our team's experience spans site acquisitions for residential and commercial developments, acting for national retailers and local businesses alike.
Family Law
We provide compassionate yet pragmatic advice on divorce, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our Resolution-accredited solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions through mediation where possible, while maintaining robust litigation capabilities when necessary. Specialised support includes prenuptial agreements, domestic abuse injunctions, and complex asset division cases. Our approach focuses on minimising emotional distress while protecting clients' long-term interests.
Wills and Probate
Our private client team offers comprehensive will drafting, inheritance tax planning, and trust creation services. We handle probate applications, estate administration, and contentious probate matters with sensitivity and technical precision. Particular expertise includes cross-border estates, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection applications. We help clients create tailored succession plans that reflect their personal circumstances and family dynamics.
Dispute Resolution
We manage commercial and private disputes through negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings. Our team handles contract disputes, professional negligence claims, and property-related conflicts with a focus on achieving cost-effective outcomes. We represent clients in both High Court and County Court matters, combining advocacy skills with strategic legal analysis to protect client interests while minimising business disruption.
Residential Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle property purchases, sales, and remortgages with clear communication and transactional efficiency. We manage complex cases involving unregistered land, overseas buyers, and probate properties. The team's experience includes new build acquisitions, shared ownership schemes, and leasehold enfranchisement. Clients benefit from dedicated case management and proactive issue resolution throughout the conveyancing process.
People
Anthony Smith
Founder and Commercial Lawyer
Commercial law specialist with over 20 years' experience, previously as a partner in a city practice. Qualified in Sheffield, with expertise in commercial property and business transactions.
Lisa Harrison
Head of Family Department
Family law expert qualified at Northumbria University, with extensive experience in divorce proceedings and child custody matters. Leads our family law team from Barrow-in-Furness.
Martine Rogerson
Practice Director
Head of Residential Conveyancing with prior leadership experience in legal sector management. Oversees daily operations across our five regional offices.
Warwick
Head of Litigation
Litigation specialist with 25+ years' experience, leading our dispute resolution team. Qualified in Leicester, focusing on commercial and private client litigation matters.
Richard Denby
Private Client Director
Wills and probate expert with 30 years' experience, specialising in complex estate administration and inheritance tax planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Questions
What areas of law does Progression Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property, family law, wills and probate, employment law, and dispute resolution, with expert teams in each practice area.
What makes Progression Solicitors different from other law firms?
As an employee-owned firm, our team shares in our success, creating stronger client commitment and a culture of shared responsibility.
Do you offer services for both individuals and businesses?
Yes, we provide tailored legal solutions for both personal matters and commercial needs across our regional offices.
Are your legal fees transparent and competitively priced?
We provide value-for-money services with clear pricing structures discussed upfront to avoid unexpected costs.
Reviews (7)
Jeremy Taylor
Jan 05, 2025
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We engaged Progression solicitors to sell our business in Cumbria and a few weeks later, engaged a local solicitor to purchase our new house in Lancashire.
Whilst we had complaints about the service we received, many of which we put in writing during the process, their actions on completion day were disastrous!
Progression solicitors refused to pay into the chain for the purchase, insisting that all of the money had to be transferred to our personal account first - despite our concerns that this would cause delays.
On completion day, they informed us that they were transferring the money to our personal account at 11.48am but failed to do so. After many frantic phone calls the money was eventually transferred after 3pm and it reached our account after 5pm. This caused the whole chain to collapse a nightmare for all concerned. To date, we have received no explanation or apology for this totally avoidable situation.
Whilst we had complaints about the service we received, many of which we put in writing during the process, their actions on completion day were disastrous!
Progression solicitors refused to pay into the chain for the purchase, insisting that all of the money had to be transferred to our personal account first - despite our concerns that this would cause delays.
On completion day, they informed us that they were transferring the money to our personal account at 11.48am but failed to do so. After many frantic phone calls the money was eventually transferred after 3pm and it reached our account after 5pm. This caused the whole chain to collapse a nightmare for all concerned. To date, we have received no explanation or apology for this totally avoidable situation.
Sue Marie
Sep 14, 2024
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Judith OBrien and her team dealt with a very painful time in my life with total professionalism and empathy. I couldn't have got through this without them. Thank you so much.
Will Johnston
Jul 18, 2024
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Progression are a responsive and understanding team, when dealing with clients, nothing is to much trouble. Scott Salisbury and Pamela Horobin, have been a tremendous support to myself, and my late wife, over the past 4 years. Highly recommended.
Jeremy Taylor
Mar 01, 2023
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We have just finished using their will service and found them to be polite, proficient, professional, positive. Highly recommended.
Dogan Manchester
Oct 24, 2021
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Toke 500 deposit at beginning of the registration which was fair enough. Then billed me agien after everything was payed off. Tried everything to not give my deposit back. charged me over 300 for asking them something over the phone which was a 1 min conversation, and this conversation was only after the case was closed. And said because i asked them somthing after my case was resolved they had to charge me for this.
Well if i would have know you will charge me i wouldn't have asked you. And because they where holding my 500 i couldn't do anything. Soo avoid them please they will try everything to take more money out of you. Avoid avoid avoid!
Well if i would have know you will charge me i wouldn't have asked you. And because they where holding my 500 i couldn't do anything. Soo avoid them please they will try everything to take more money out of you. Avoid avoid avoid!
Ruth Armstrong-Wade
Feb 21, 2019
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Me and my partner used Progression to buy our first home and they couldn't have been better. They explained everything clearly and were very prompt at answering any questions we had. We would definitely recommend to our friends and return in the future should we require a solicitor
Lorraine B.
Feb 06, 2009
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I went here to make my will and also to complete some quite complicated documents. Pamela Horobin, who I saw, explained things very clearly. She made sure that what went in the will was what I wanted, explaining the effect each element would have. When I got the bill I did not feel ripped off which is one of the things that I had been concerned about. (solicitors don't have a good reputation, in general)
