Abbey Solicitors

Abbey Solicitors, criminal defence and civil matters law firm in Manchester

Abbey Solicitors Limited, trading as Abbey Solicitors, is a law firm based in Manchester (England) that presents itself as a specialist in defending serious criminal cases and resolving complex civil matters. Its team, made up of solicitors and legal professionals, works for individuals, families and businesses alike, and structures its activity around five main areas: criminal law, family law, business law, personal law and personal injury.

Criminal defence and police station assistance

Criminal law is one of the firm's core areas. Its solicitors and caseworkers handle all types of cases and offer advice and representation at police stations, Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts. The firm lists among its services general criminal defence, defence in serious and complex crime, assistance during interviews under caution and motoring offences dealt with in the Magistrates' Court. It also covers criminal appeals and legal aid. Police station assistance is offered on a continuous basis, 24 hours a day.

Family law and child protection

In the family field, the firm intervenes from the investigation stage through to final representation, and presents itself as the client's advocate in sensitive proceedings. It covers family law mediation and advice, private law children proceedings, public law care proceedings, international child abduction and domestic violence cases.

Business law and civil and commercial litigation

For the business sector, Abbey Solicitors offers strategic and impartial advice aimed at decision-making and managing operations, drawing on its knowledge of the local environment and its network of professional contacts. The firm mentions company setup and structuring, civil and commercial litigation, insolvency and bankruptcy, professional negligence and regulatory breaches.

Personal law, property and consumer law

The personal law area covers wills, probate, power of attorney and the Court of Protection, as well as conveyancing, advice for landlords and tenants and a consumer credit review service. In personal injury, the firm states that it handles all types of accidents and offers no win, no fee conditional fee options, together with a clear strategy and guidance throughout the process.

Notable cases and funding

Among its notable cases, the website cites operations Zambesi, Lantern, Beath (R. v B.) and Worcester, the latter heard at Chester Crown Court, all defended by the firm. As for access to its services, Abbey Solicitors combines flexible funding options, conditional fees and legal aid, and states that it has decades of experience in criminal, business and personal law.

Structure and professional registration

Abbey Solicitors Ltd is registered in England and Wales, with its registered office at 1 Christie Way, Manchester, M21 7QY. The company operates under the trading name Abbey Solicitors and its registration number with the Solicitors Regulation Authority is 567317. The firm states that the list of directors is available at the registered office.

Location and contact

1 Christie Way, Manchester, M21 7QY · Phone: 0800 032 7005 · Email: law@abbeysolicitors.co.uk