Clough & Willis Solicitors, Commercial and private legal services UK

Ribble Valley Family Law Solicitors and Lawyers

Are you looking for a solicitor in the Ribble Valley who specialises in cases involving domestic violence, divorce or Wills and Probate? If so, contact the family law department at Clough & Willis. Based in the Bury and Radcliffe area, but regularly representing clients throughout Lancashire and the North West, the Clough & Willis family law department has two Partners, Lee Marston and Marie Whittaker, both of whom are resolution accredited specialists. The team are also, all members of the Law Society Family Panel, and are therefore aware of the fact that family law cases require a sensitive, rather than an aggressive, legal approach.

At Clough & Willis, our main concern is the needs of our client and their family at what is a difficult time. We utilise a firm yet non-confrontational approach to secure a swift, satisfactory resolution to the case. Our team of divorce and domestic violence solicitors are skilled in all areas of family law, including:

  • Child Support and Maintenance
  • Domestic Violence and Injunctions
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Civil Partnerships
  • Legal Help for Grandparents
  • Uncovering Hidden Assets and Wealth
  • Divorce and Separation Agreements
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Wills and Probate
  • Property Sales/ Conveyancing and Home Information Packs (HIPS)

At Clough & Willis, we offer all new clients a free initial consultation, during which the strength of their case is assessed by a qualified divorce, domestic violence, or family law solicitor. This allows clients to determine whether or not they should proceed with their case, based on its potential in the courts. As a firm, we like our clients to know exactly where they stand in relation to UK law.

Wherever you are located in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire or the North West, if you are interested in arranging for a free consultation with the Clough & Willis family law department, contact us direct on 0161 761 4730 or freephone 0800 083 0815.

Evening Appointments Available

We offer late evening appointments on Wednesdays between 5pm and 7pm for professionals who can't take time out during the working day- please book an appointment in advance.


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We have been using Clough & Willis for ten years and found them to be very efficient in all aspects of their work. What I like about their firm is that they cover a wide variety of legal services and are very quick to respond to our needs.

Nigel Compsty, Managing Director
H Compsty & Son Ltd


The contact for my name change and divorce was Marie Whittaker who again was completely professional and gave me complete confidence from out first meeting. My divorce proceeded smoothly, quickly and efficiently. I was updated regularly by letters and phone calls.

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"Level of service seems just right. The friendly, helpful staff explained procedures well and made everything clear."

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"The team are a pleasure to work with, friendly but always professional in their dealings. Following the successful sale of my business to Veolia Environmental Services plc, I continue to play a key role in the business. I would recommend Clough & Willis to business owners."

Chris Wright Recycling
H Chris Wright


"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, personally, and on behalf of the Directors of SRS for all the time and work you put into the successful MBO. Professional at all times, your advice was client focused and to the point, and we were particularly impressed at your ability to work to a tight schedule, ensuring we completed on our deadline date."

Alex Docherty,
Director Sound Reduction Systems


Throughout the whole process, Clough & Willis kept me well informed and my stress levels to non-existent. I felt completely looked after with the team taking care of my best interests, I felt they had complete control and it was very reassuring.

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From first contact to the last, everyone has been very professional and reassuring through what has been an emotional and stressful time for us and without the help of your company it would have been much more difficult for me and my husband.

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I was very impressed with your firm at the outset when I first called in November 2009 after my uncles death. All staff from the receptionist and secretary through to the Partners were professional, friendly and helpful and provided the best response out of the 3 Bury firms I called.

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Clough & Willis are very understanding and made me feel valued, they showed me respect knowing I was albeit apprehensive of dealings within the legal profession and their workings

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Besides being professional Clough & Willis are also friendly and kind, making one feel relaxed able to communicate easily about the business in hand which they see to efficiently keeping in contact continually. Thank you for all you did.

Krystyna Bzdega


From reception through secretarial to solicitor the approach and attention to detail in handling my case was professional and gave me confidence that the matter would be handled to my satisfaction.

Mr M Booth


I have dealt with Clough & Willis for years since we moved to the area from Manchester and both my husband and I always appreciated your helpfulness and professionalism. Thank you

Theresa Moreen Woolley


Lorraine, I would just like to say "thank you very much" for all your hard work and assistance in the letting of the above property. The negotiations were somewhat protracted, due to a breakdown on my client's side, and I feel that your persistence and hard work led to the eventual lease completion. I look forward to working with you in the near future. Kind regards, Neil Higson, for and on behalf of Nolan Redshaw Ltd

Nolan Redshaw Chartered Surveyors


We have been impressed with the friendly professionalism of all staff, Rebecca Green has been wonderfully helpful, thorough, patient, kind and supportive. Her reassuring guidance has made some very sad and difficult times easier to bear. We hope Rebecca receives recognition for her excellent service.

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