Manchester, England Business, Commercial & Litigation Lawyers

Farleys Solicitors LLP

1 North Parade
Parsonage Gardens
Manchester M3 2NH
United Kingdom

+44 (161) 660-4254

+44 (161) 839-9484

www.farleys.com

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Farleys Solicitors LLP is one of the leading law firms in the Northwest. Our firm was originally established in Blackburn in 1958. The practice has an excellent reputation developed from its high caliber lawyers. Our 180 staff includes over 80 lawyers, who each specialize in a specific area of the law. The practice now has 6 offices in the North-West and has gained an excellent reputation in providing specialist legal advice to both business and private clients.

We provide an holistic service backed by the considerable resources of a major regional law firm with departments covering, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Company Law, Commercial Law, Environmental Law, Crime, Family matters, Employment, Personal Insolvency, Property, Probate / Wills. Our individual departments have developed an enviable reputation amongst our peers and with our clientele.

Our own customer satisfaction surveys across our departments prove that our clients fully appreciate the common sense approach we adopt and the quality service we provide. Over 85% of Farleys clients have returned to us or were recommended by others to consult us. Our aim is to provide a quality assured and cost effective regional Legal Service, for all our clients; to be a practice, that our clients are proud to be associated with and our employees proud to be a part of.

Year this Office was Established: 1958

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Business Sales and Purchases; Commercial Property; Company Law and Procedure; Company Restructuring; Corporate Recovery; Financial Crisis; Partnerships; Wrongful Arrest; Unlawful Imprisonment; Malicious Prosecution; Prison Law; Breach of Contract; Civil Partnerships; Cohabitation Agreements; Inquests; Payment protection insurance (PPI); Claims Against Uninsured Drivers

Practice Areas Description

Farleys Solicitors LLP provides legal services in the following areas:

- Business Sales and Purchases

For most business clients the acquisition or disposal of a business interest or share holding is one of the most important decisions they will make. At our firm, we have specialist legal expertise to ensure that your interests are protected at all times, and that any transaction is completed diligently and in accordance with agreed timescales.

- Commercial Contracts

At Farleys Solicitors LLP, we have expert knowledge and detailed experience in the drafting of all types of commercial contracts and can provide you with legal advice and the necessary documentation for: Intellectual Property Agreements and Licenses; Distribution and Supply Agreements; Agency Agreements; Information Technology Agreements; Standard Terms and Conditions; Hiring and Leasing Contracts; Confidentiality Agreements; Warranties; Franchise Agreements.

- Commercial Litigation

Our commercial litigation solicitors have considerable expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Mediation and they are willing to utilize these methods to resolve disputes to your satisfaction. Nevertheless where commercially appropriate, we have no hesitation in resorting to litigation to achieve your objectives. We combine our legal expertise and experience of commercial litigation with practical and cost effective solutions to any legal problem. Commercial clients often face the prospect of lengthy and expensive court proceedings where alternative forms of dispute resolution can often help to resolve the issues at an early stage.

- Commercial Property

The commercial property solicitors at Farleys are committed to ensuring that our business clients are kept informed, and that we deliver on any promises we make to complete our work within the agreed timescales and at realistic prices. We can assist you with: Commercial Leases; Agreements with Local Authorities; Town and Country Planning; Occupational Licenses; Building Contracts; The Acquisition and Disposal of Commercial Premises; Commercial and Private Mortgages and Guarantees; Residential and Commercial estate developments; Deeds of Easement and Trusts of Land; Environmental Law.

- Company Formation and Start up

When you intend to start-up a company for a new business venture or an existing business, you will need expert legal advice and assistance to ensure that the company is formed in a way which meets your specific business needs. Our solicitors, managed by partner Debbie King, will work closely with you and your accountants to ensure that you receive the best legal advice possible so that your business is incorporated and organized in ways that are both effective and tax efficient.

- Company Law and Procedure

The dedicated team of company and corporate lawyers at Farleys Solicitors LLP know that operating a business as a private limited company or a plc requires compliance with a multitude of company regulations and government legislation. Our specialist solicitors and lawyers, headed by partner Debbie King, can advise company officers of the precise formalities involved in the day-to-day running of their business, or advise shareholders on whether the company has correctly followed the relevant procedures.

- Company Restructuring

In an ever changing world it is always advisable to review your current business structure to ensure your business assets are protected as far as possible. At our firm, our legal experts are able to advise on all aspects of company restructuring, company planning and group formation. We can offer valuable practical advice on reviewing your existing business structure and how to improve and build upon it for maximum benefit.

- Corporate Finance

For most business clients sourcing and entering into new banking and / or financing arrangements is an administrative and complex procedure. Our team of specialist corporate finance solicitors and lawyers can provide pragmatic and straightforward advice and assistance. We can help you with: Negotiations with Banks and / or Other Financiers; Advising On and Approving Bank Facility and Security Documentation; Refinancing; Loan and Credit Agreements; Preparation of Bespoke Security Documentation; Legal Charges; Debentures; Personal Guarantees; Inter-Company Guarantees; Deeds of Priority Between Banks; Registration Formalities; Venture Capital; Company Restructuring.

- Corporate Recovery

For creditors and investors seeking a return from struggling businesses, through to Directors attempting to rescue a failing company, our corporate insolvency solicitors can provide legal advice and expertise for: Administrations; Liquidations; Directors' Duties and Obligations; Company Voluntary Arrangements; Retention of Title; Claims by Suppliers of Goods; Distributions of Assets on a Voluntary Winding Up; Acquiring Businesses from Administrators and Liquidators; Receivership.

- Employment Law for Business

When employment or HR litigation is necessary your company will need expert employment solicitors to minimize the damage to your business, and to keep potentially costly employee claims at bay. Our employment solicitors can provide legal expertise for: Compromise Agreements and Termination Packages; Redundancies, Lay Off and Short-Time Working; Unfair Dismissal Claims; Discrimination and the Equality Act (related to sex, race, disability, age, religion and sexual orientation); Harassment and Bullying; Dismissals; Disciplinary Procedures and Related Issues; Grievances; Contracts of Employment, Policies and Procedures; Breach of Contract; TUPE / Business Transfers; Restrictive Covenants and Confidentiality; Directors Service Agreements; Consultancy Agreements; Deduction of Wages; HR and Management Training.

- Environmental Law

Environmental law is a complex and constantly evolving grouping of laws, designed to balance the interests and rights of private property owners such as businesses, with the environmental concerns of the public. Our environmental solicitors can provide legal expertise in response to: Asbestos Claims; Contaminated Land Allegations; Claims for Pollution; Environment Agency Investigations; Environmental Permits; Health and Safety Investigations; Defending Prosecutions for Breaches of Environmental Law.

- Financial Crisis

Farleys Solicitors LLP has great breadth and depth of knowledge in all areas of law. Drawing from its 'in house' expertise found across its departments covering every discipline, the firm has put together a 'financial crisis team' to provide a single, cohesive service for its clients impacted by the economic downturn. We provide advice and assistance for both businesses and individuals who are affected, expect to be affected, or want to protect themselves as much as possible during the recession.

- Partnerships

At Farleys Solicitors LLP we can help you to avoid future partnership disputes and ensure that your partnership agreement is properly recorded. Our partnership solicitors can provide expert advice for: Partnership Formation; Partnership Dissolution; Partnership Agreements; Limited Liability Partnerships; Partnership Disputes; Partners Duties and Liabilities.

- Sports Law

The lawyers at Farleys Solicitors LLP provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary legal services to professional sports people, managers, clubs and sporting associations. Our clients include sports organizations of all disciplines, including professional football and rugby clubs, together with 'grass roots' level clubs and associations. Our specialist sports law team understands the issues within the sporting arena and work closely with our clients to achieve their legal aims and objectives. Due to the level of media attention associated with sports people and clubs, the sports law solicitors at Farleys will endeavour to undertake all legal matters on behalf of sports organizations in as discreet and efficient a manner as possible.

- Abuse Claims

The personal injury and compensation claims solicitors at Farleys are thoroughly experienced in claiming compensation for individuals who have suffered physical, psychological and sexual abuse at the hands of family members, friends or carers. Our compensation claims and personal injury solicitors will be able to help you claim compensation for all forms of physical, psychological and sexual abuse, including: Child Abuse; Domestic Violence; Elder Abuse; Psychological Abuse.

- Civil Litigation

Civil litigation describes the process by which public and private legal disputes are resolved through negotiation or use of the courts. Broadly speaking, most of these disputes involve money in the form of compensation or require another party to take or not take a specific action. Our team of civil litigation solicitors is more than capable of handling every aspect of your case from start to finish, ensuring you receive appropriate compensation and a favorable outcome.

- Claims against Public Authorities

Farleys Solicitors LLP specializes in representing people who feel that they have been falsely detained or badly treated by the authorities. We can advise you about the police complaints procedure including all stages of a, complaint whether this is dealt with locally or through the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). In addition we can also advise on any claim for compensation in the following areas: Wrongful Arrest; Unlawful Imprisonment; Assault; Malicious Prosecution; Misfeasance in Public Office.

- Criminal Law

Our criminal defense lawyers represent both individuals and business organizations who find themselves the subject of criminal prosecution. Whatever the allegation, whether it be a driving offence, a road traffic accident, a serious fraud offence or a Customs and Excise dawn raid, it is imperative that expert legal representation is obtained from a specialist criminal lawyer immediately. Our criminal defense work includes: General Criminal Law; Licensing; Road Traffic Accidents; Motoring Offences; Prison Law; Commercial Fraud / Business Crime; Regulatory / Environmental; Special Casework / Serious Crime; Customs & Excise, Trading Standards and Health & Safety Prosecution.

- Employment Law for Employees

Farleys employment solicitors provide legal assistance for employees in the following areas: Compromise Agreements and Termination Packages; Redundancy, Lay Off and Short-Time Working; Unfair Dismissal; Discrimination (related to sex, race, disability, age, religion and sexual orientation); Harassment and Bullying; Dismissals and Disciplinary Related Issues; Grievances; Contracts of Employment and Employment Status; Breach of Contract; Transfer of Undertaking Regulations; Restrictive Covenants and Confidentiality; Directors Service Agreements; Consultancy Agreements; Variations to Your Contract of Employment Including Salary / Wage Reductions; Issuing Employment Claims and Representation at the Employment Tribunal.

- Family Law and Divorce

At Farleys Solicitors LLP, Our family law and divorce solicitors can provide expert legal assistance with: Child Maintenance Agreements; Children Matters and Child Abduction; Civil Partnerships; Cohabitation Agreements; Collaborative Law; Custody Disputes; Divorce; Domestic Abuse; Pre-Nuptial Pre-Registration Agreements. Our specialist family law and divorce lawyers are regarded as some of the best in the North West of England.

- Fraud and Business Crime

Our business crime and commercial fraud solicitors have undertaken fraud defense work in many high profile prosecutions and therefore understand the disruption that a fraud investigation can cause to both your personal life and your business. As a client-focused law firm, we go out of our way to minimize the effects of any business related legal action on you, your family, employees and co-workers. Since the Farleys business crime and commercial fraud unit was established in 2000, cases have involved complex commercial agreements, detailed workings of insurance law, accounting standards, company law and procedures and import regulations.

- Inquests

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is tragic in any circumstances but when faced with difficult and distressing circumstances involving the state, it is important that you are able to participate effectively in the inquest process. Family and friends often have numerous questions and concerns surrounding a death and it is important for them that their voices can be heard. Our aim is to give them the chance to participate effectively in this process. Farleys Solicitors' nationwide Inquest practice represents families at all types of inquests including where the death has occurred; In Prison; In Hospital or a Psychiatric Hospital; Has Involved the Police; Has Involved Any Other Detaining Authority.

- Payment Protection Insurance (PPI)

PPI is often mis-sold which means you might spend a lot of money on expensive insurance you are unable to claim on. In the current economic downturn, many people are looking to their PPI policies to assist them with their mortgage or loan repayments, only to find they are insufficient or that they are excluded from claiming by many clauses in the small print. The mis-selling of PPI on personal loans, secured loans and credit card products has been so widespread; you may not even realize you have it. This insurance is often unnecessary and unsuitable. If you are one of these people you may be able to reclaim your money.

- Personal Injury Compensation Claims

We have a large number of specialist solicitors dealing with all types of personal injury claims. Our personal injury solicitors can advise you about a compensation claim for: Abuse Claims; Accidents at Work and in Factories; Accidents in a Shop, Supermarket, or Shopping Centre; Actions Against the Police; Cycling Accident Claims; Criminal Injuries Claims; Fatal Accident Claims; Inquests; Infant and Children’s Claims; Motor Bike Accidents; Road Traffic Accidents (RTA); Claims Against Uninsured Drivers; Motorway Accidents; Car Crashes; Pedestrian Claim; Trip, Slip and Fall Accidents.

- Personal Insolvency and Bankruptcy

It is a fact of modern life that many people are facing debt problems and difficulties. Credit is all too freely available and can quickly spiral out of control. Problems arise when you are unable to meet the monthly credit payments. Your payments may be in arrears or creditors may be threatening court action. Our personal insolvency and bankruptcy solicitors can advise you on: Bankruptcy; Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA); Debt Management; Financial Crisis Management.

- Residential Property

Our residential property solicitors will keep you advised about developments in your transaction every step of the way, explaining the legalities to you in a plain and understandable manner. It is important when moving house that you appoint a firm who have a thorough knowledge of the conveyancing process. We offer a friendly, professional service, and we can guarantee that one person will deal with your transaction from your initial instructions to completion of your purchase rather than you being passed along a so called 'conveyancing conveyor belt'.

- Wills, Trusts and Probate

Many people think that making a Last Will and Testament is something you do only when you are old, and other people don't ever consider writing a Will. However, everyone with property or any assets should make a Will to protect their assets and their loved ones. Our experienced team can advise and assist you with: Estates; Court of Protection; Trusts; Deeds of Lasting Powers of Attorney; Intestacy.