Our firm in 60 seconds…

Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors is one of the leading law firms in the North of England. We aim to provide practical and effective high quality cost effective legal advice for a wide range of clients in relation to their business and personal requirements.

The firm has 10 Partners, 18 solicitors and trainees, 12 consultants, and approximately 70 staff in total. Each specialist area is partner-led, delivering modern, highly personalised services and supported by well co-ordinated teams. To achieve client goals, the firm’s focus is on understanding matters in the broader context of the client’s business or personal affairs. Developing strong, personal relationships with clients is core to the firm’s approach.

The firm offers a wide breadth of corporate and commercial legal advice, including banking, mergers and acquisitions, commercial property, litigation, dispute resolution and employment.

For the private client, services include, residential conveyancing, an estate agency, Oldham’s only specialist Medical Negligence department, Personal Injury, Criminal matters, tax, trusts and probate, wealth management and an established family law service with a expertise in divorce, separation, children disputes, property, and finances.

With reliable systems in place the firm operates a "keep you posted" policy. Correspondence is normally dealt within 48 hours; progress is carefully monitored and regular updates provided.

To contact us you can email any individual direct from the ‘Our People’ section, complete the Enquiry Form on the Contact Us section, or please feel free to telephone.

Pearson Hinchliffe has recently retained the Law Society's Lexcel Qualification for practice management standards and Investors in People.

A little bit of history

We can proudly trace our roots back to 1874 when Charles Clegg founded the original practice. He was succeeded by Arthur Slater and Sam Pearson and to this day the Pearson name is integral to the practice. John Pearson is the Senior Partner as was his father and grandfather before him.

Hinchliffe’s was founded in 1982 and following a major period of growth and expansion the firms merged in 1999 to form Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors.

The Practice is conveniently located in Albion House, 31 Queen Street, Oldham, at the heart of the town's developing conservation area. Dating back to 1878, Albion House started its life as a 'Gentlemen's Club', it has then been variously used as offices, restaurants and a night-club! Refurbishment commenced in 2000.

From the outset the partners of Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors were keen to both sympathetically develop the building whilst ensuring the installation of up to the minute technical support systems required meeting the needs of this modern practice. The final result - delightful and welcoming architectural features and spaces in harmony with integrated communications systems.