Stephensons

Stephensons Solicitors LLP operates as a full-service law firm, providing a comprehensive array of legal services to individuals, businesses, and government organisations. The firm has accumulated over 40 years of experience in managing complex legal matters, aiming to empower its clients and alleviate their burdens. Stephensons is recognised as a leading firm within the legal sector, committed to delivering first-class legal advice and support across various specialisms. The firm is an award-winning entity, ranked among the top 150 law firms in the UK.

Stephensons employs over 250 staff, including 38 partners, operating from five offices located nationwide in Bolton, Manchester, London, Wigan, and St Helens. The firm holds Lexcel and Investors in People accreditations, demonstrating its commitment to quality management and staff development. Furthermore, Stephensons is appointed to The Solicitors Regulation Authority panel as intervention agents and is recommended in several areas by The Legal 500, an independent guide to the UK legal profession. A number of its solicitors are also acknowledged as 'Leaders in their Field' by Chambers UK.

Stephensons possesses a substantial Commercial Real Estate team with expertise in handling transactions for property developers, investors, owner-occupiers, landlords, and tenants. The firm's specialisms within this sector include development, investment, financial and commercial mortgages, planning and environmental issues, and property disputes. The Commercial Real Estate group is consistently recommended by The Legal 500 for its tailored approach to legal services. The team engages with clients throughout the entire property transaction process, from identifying opportunities and acquisition to funding, planning, construction, pre-lets, and ultimate disposal, offering a holistic service that combines legal expertise with commercial acumen.

The firm's experience extends to significant housing projects, including work with social housing providers. Stephensons has been involved in delivering affordable housing schemes, such as the Heath Farm project, which provided 126 homes, with 26 designated as affordable housing for first-time buyers and young families. This work contributes to the firm's expanding portfolio with Great Places and other social housing providers across the North West and beyond. Additionally, the commercial team advises the education sector on property matters, including buying and selling, landlord and tenant issues, and the establishment of new schools and educational facilities.

The firm also acts under framework agreements for local authority consortiums, providing legal and transactional property services, including the sale of public property and the granting of leases within the traditional educational sector. Stephensons is dedicated to making legal services accessible, investing in online innovations and a 24-hour telephone helpline. The firm prides itself on its values, which include improving access to justice, acting sustainably, and maintaining ethical and socially responsible practices. Its approach is client-focused, with legal experts working to support and adapt to individual client needs, ensuring they feel informed and empowered.

The firm's commitment to excellence and client-focused service is central to its operations.