Clough & Willis Solicitors, Commercial and private legal services UK

Rossendale Family Law Solicitors and Lawyers

If you are trying to find a solicitor in Rossendale or anywhere in the BB4 postcode, who specialises in matters concerning family law, contact the team at Clough & Willis. Whether your issue is related to divorce, Wills and Probate, domestic violence or any other aspect of family law, our experienced solicitors can help.

We realise that cases related to family law require a sensitive and compassionate approach on the part of the lawyer, and always ensure our family law solicitors go to great lengths to minimise the stress placed on our clients and their family. Our main aim is to secure a swift and beneficial resolution to your family law case.

Our sixty members of staff are spread across three offices in the Bury and Radcliffe area, yet our family law department regularly represents clients throughout Lancashire and the North West. The department has two partners Marie Whittaker and Lee Marston, both of whom are Resolution accredited specialists, and it is staffed by a well qualified team of divorce and domestic violence solicitors, all of whom are members of the Law Society Family Panel.

Whether you require legal advice and representation related to a case involving:

  • Child Support and Maintenance
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Civil Partnerships
  • Individuals with High Net Worth Assets
  • Legal Help for Grandparents
  • Uncovering hidden assets and wealth
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Domestic Violence and Injunctions
  • Separation Agreements
  • Wills and Probate
  • Property Sales / Conveyancing and Home Information Packs (HIPS)

Or any other aspect of family law, our solicitors possess all the necessary skills and expertise to secure a swift and satisfactory outcome.

If you are located in Rossendale or the North West, and are interested in finding out more about Clough & Willis and our family law department, contact us today on 0161 761 4730 or freephone 0800 083 0815. We offer all new clients a free initial consultation, in which we discuss the strength of their case and provide a reliable forecast of the outcome.

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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