Working Together

Our experienced family law team provides specialist advice in relation to all areas of family and matrimonial law.

Alison Winterbottom, who has over 30 years’ experience and is a expert in this field, leads the team. Alison is a member of Resolution, a national organisation of family lawyers and other professionals committed to the constructive resolution of issues arising from relationship breakdown. She is accredited by Resolution as a specialist and she qualified as a Collaborative Lawyer in 2010, enabling her to assist clients in resolving family disputes through a series of face to face meetings and collaborative discussions. We recognise that relationship breakdown is often a difficult and distressing time. Our family team offers a caring and professional approach and will provide you with clear and practical advice to assist you in achieving the best outcome possible.

We understand that one of the main concerns when instructing a Solicitor is often the cost. We offer a free no obligation initial appointment for up to 1 hour which can be arranged at your convenience and is completely confidential (we do not hold drop in clinics which can be very public). We will provide detailed advice and explore with you the many options available for resolution.

We are fair and transparent on costs and an estimate is provided at the initial meeting. A full, detailed and easily understandable breakdown of the work done accompanies every invoice sent to you. We are committed to providing a first class service tailored to your individual circumstances and needs. We are flexible and can accommodate out of hours appointments and telephone discussions where necessary. We are based in Oldham Town Centre and our office is easily accessible from Saddleworth, Manchester, and Tameside.

Our Team

Your matter will be allocated to a lawyer within the Department. Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by Alison Winterbottom, Head of the Family Department.

Alison Winterbottom – Solicitor
Geraldine McArdle – Paralegal
Lewis Roberts – Trainee Solicitor

Our Expertise

Testimonials

What our clients say

Both solicitor and reception staff, helpful and firendly at all times.

Mr & Mrs R Hazeldine - Oldham

Thank you to Cassie for a pain free service.

Mr N M Cheetham & Mr C J Cheetham - Oldham

Excellent service at all times. Absolutely nothing to improve.

Mr & Mrs S Marsden - Oldham

We dealt with Anna and found her friendly, helpful, efficient and professional at all times. Could not fault the service we were given.

Mr & Mrs P Dewhurst - Bury

Jenny Kitchener was great, very helpful and kept us up to date. Would highly recommend.

Mrs E Mallam - Oldham

I enjoyed Jennifers visit. She was pleasant and helpful. She explained all the details clearly.

Mrs N Hanson - Oldham

We have used you a few times now and found you very helpful.

Mr & Mrs T Dunn - Oldham

Michelle was very professional and understood my needs. Would highly recommend yourselves.

Mr B Russell - Oldham

Ms Kitchener was excellent.

Mrs D Tinkler - Oldham

First class service provided.

Mrs P Walsh - Rochdale

Excellent service from when we made our Wills at Maggies and then excellent service after dealing with Land Registry matters. Will definitely use you again.

Mrs D Pearson - Manchester

Excellent service from start to finish. Many thanks for all your help Anna.

Mrs A R Rooney - Oldham

Although this has taken a couple of years to resolve, it was unavoidable and nothing to do with yourselves. Anna has been great, extremely dligient and supportive helping me navigate it all. Thank you.

Mrs L McCallum - Oldham

We were given excellent advice and our case was dealt with in a timely manner.

Mr & Mrs A Brady - Manchester

Jen was absolutely amazing throughout the process. Thank you.

Mr T Howell - Oldham

Michelle was a pleasure to deal with. Very informative and pleasant.

Mr N R Marsden - Littleborough

Anna was very helpful from start to finish of the Will advice process. She responded quickly to emails and was professional in her explanations. Thank you.

Mr S Webb & Ms K Anton - Manchester

Friendly and efficient.

Mrs P M Fitzgerald - Oldham

We both felt comfortable in asking questions on legal terminology. Michelle Chapman put us at ease and her secretary was very helpful.

Mr & Mrs A Garvey - Oldham

Michelle and Kirsty could not have done anymore, perfect in every way. First Class Service. I will use them both again.

Ms A McMahon - Oldham