North Ainley Solicitors can trace their heritage in Oldham back for more than 100 years.

In fact, it is fair to say that we have been there to guide and advise in many of the most influential commercial and domestic occurrences in the town during this time.

The family tree of North Ainley Solicitors shows roots to one of the oldest legal practices in Oldham. It starts with The Wellock practice which dates back to the early part of the nineteen hundreds when Tom Wellock Senior, a local character and hard taskmaster, formed the firm and added it to his other business interests in the Town. He had two sons, Jack and Tom, who succeeded him and went on to run the highly successful general practice of T Wellock & Sons...

The story goes that when Jack’s wife had their first child, the telephone rang whilst they were in a business meeting with clients. When Jack announced the arrival, his father replied “there’s nothing clever in having children, get on with the meeting!”. There is still a strong work ethic in the firm although this is tempered with a sense of priorities!

The established practice of Rowbottom Son and Brewer was later acquired and the practice combined to become North Ainley in 1977. John Ainley and Brian North (the then local Coroner and partner with George E Mellor & Co) teamed up to take the practice forward. Various acquisitions and strategic alliances since that date, brings us to the strong team that is North Ainley Solicitors today.

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    The service we received for my mum's will was amazing. We were made to feel very comfortable. The process was explained in detail and in a way that my mum could understand. Will definitely reccomend in future to all family and friends.

    Mrs J K Mistry - Ashton Under Lyne

    Michelle made me feel at ease when I came in to see her, which made things a lot easier for me.

    Mrs M Morris - Oldham

    We have used the services of North Ainley several times and consistently find the service approach to our needs to be excellent in every regard. Michelle has that unique ability to be friendly and approachable and is an asset to the Practice. Thanks!

    Mr & Mrs I Wolstenholme - Oldham

    Cassie is amazing with her speed, efficiency, helpfulness and support. I would never use anyone else.

    Mr & Mrs P Fenton - Oldham

    All aspects excellent.

    Mr & Mrs A J Carss and Mr & Mrs G Wilkinson - Oldham

    Cassie was excellent!

    Morningside Properties Ltd - Oldham

    Jenny went over and above requirements and brought a form to my home for me to sign, as I was going abroad the next day. Thank you.

    Miss S Taylor & Mr J Taylor - Oldham

    Excellent service and communication skills, very quick and efficient. We would highly reccomend North Ainley.

    Mr & Mrs P Marston - Oldham

    Pleased with the service and outcome. Many thanks.

    Mrs J Hough - Oldham

    We would like to thank you very much for the excellent service we received for both cases you handled on our behalf. It was a pleasure doing business with yourselves and we will not hesitate if we require any further assistance with future matters.

    Mr & Mrs T Shaw - Macclesfield

    Thanks for your ongoing help with our affairs from will writing to the sale of the house.

    Mr & Mrs J R Riley - Oldham

    My thanks to Jenny for explaining my Lasting Power of Attorney so clealy and as much as possible in laymens terms. Also thank you for the personal contact that North Ainley provide.

    Mrs A McInnes - Oldham

    Anna took the time to explain everything in terms we were able to understand and also took time to answer any questions we asked. Thank you.

    Mr J A Burke & Mrs M Burke - Oldham

    I would just like to thank you for what you did for us. You was excellent. I will be using you for my Will and other matters. Thank you.

    Mrs P L Atherton - Stalybridge

    Vinesh was highly professional and the speed of transaction was excellent, superbly assisted by Cassie.

    Mr & Mrs S Mehta - Manchester

    I felt assured that my sale was being dealt with in a professional manner and was comfortable contacting someone without feeling like I was mithering or being a nuisance.

    Mrs C Shaw - Oldham

    Jenny was very helpful, kind and explained everything clearly to me.

    Miss C D Diamambro - Manchester

    Very good and very helpful.

    Mr I Clayton - Oldham

    Everything was dealt with quickly and professionally. Discussions were easily understood and not rushed through. Thank you.

    Mr & Mrs D McCulloch - Oldham

    Thank you for making the process smooth and easy to understand. Will definitely recommend North Ainley to others.

    Mr & Mrs G Iles - Oldham