Solicitors serving the North West's legal needs:

From family law to probate law and everything in between, we provide a truly comprehensive legal service

The law is daunting at the best of times, and that’s why we, at Palmer Hodgson & Heyes take pride in offering a more personal, friendly approach to legal service. We’re proud of what we do, confident of getting great results, and are always there when you need us.

Of course, it’s so important to know that your solicitor is up to the job. Some solicitors try to cover too many areas at once, compromising their service in all areas and not giving their clients the best legal representation.

We take a more focused approach whereby each member of our team has one subject area. This disciplined approach means that your case will be handled by a true legal specialist, with the in-depth knowledge that can lead to better results in the long term.

We’re committed to forging rewarding, long-term client relationships, so it’s our pleasure to introduce the members of our team.

Christopher Palmer – Partner cjp@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

A qualified solicitor since 1980, and a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel for over 20 years, Christopher specialises in childcare law and family law. His formidable experience and commitment to excellence always stands his clients in good stead.

Moira Hodgson – Partner mth@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

Moira qualified as a solicitor in 1976, and so brings a wealth of experience to her clients. Handling all aspects of wills, trusts and probate – the administration of estates, lasting powers of attorneys, application to the court for appointment of deputy for people who are mentally incapable, and contentious will matters.

Judith Abram – Partner jabr@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

Judith's legal expertise lies in the complex fields of clinical negligence and personal injury. As a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Panel, she possesses an enviable level of knowledge and works at the very highest level: among her extensive portfolio of successful cases is a claim for £2.4 million.

Martin Shipway – Partner msh@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

Martin qualified in 2005 and specialises in family and employment law. As befits a member of family law agency Resolution and the Employment Lawyers’ Association, he is a highly skilled solicitor who is approachable and whose advice you understand.

Janet Soliman – Partner js@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

Janet’s legal experience covers the whole spectrum of conveyancing matters, so she can handle client’s cases with the minimum of fuss while keeping to the tight deadlines that are so important in this area. Her friendly approach and efficiency marks her out from other solicitors.

Sharif Ela – Partner sela@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

An in-depth understanding of finance, gleaned from a background in banking, gives Sharif a unique perspective on his specialist area of wills, trust and probate. Lasting power of attorney, estate planning and advising the elderly are all within his sphere of expertise. He is a member of (STEP) Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Thomas Harrison – Solicitor twh@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

Thomas qualified in 2010 and specialises in family law covering divorce and family matters, residence and contact issues with children, care proceedings, cohabitation and separation. He is a keen sports fan and enjoys football and playing golf.

Alison Hollas – Solicitor ah@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

Alison is a qualified solicitor in the sensitive field of family law, covering childcare, domestic violence, divorce and separation, residence and cohabitation matters. She is a member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Panel: this means that her clients enjoy the very best legal representation, and everyone’s best interests are safeguarded.

Debbie Warburg-Osman – Legal Executive dao@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

Debbie heads the Conveyancing Department at Fleetwood, making sure that transactions – be they sales or purchases, commercial or domestic – are carried out efficiently, thoroughly and to her clients’ complete satisfaction.

Debbie Purdon – Practice Manager dp@palmerhodgsonheyes.co.uk

Debbie has been Practice Manager for over 30 years. She is head of accounts and manages both Cleveleys and Fleetwood offices. She is a great motivator, helping to knit the team together, and thus ensures that our clients receive the best possible service.