Solicitor at Fiona Bruce Solicitors

Philip Porter

Solicitor - Managing Partner

SRA ID: 19372

Philip qualified as a Solicitor in 1995 and therefore brings a wealth of experience to his role. Initially he worked in the firm he trained with in Liverpool city centre specialising in Matrimonial and Crime. This gave him invaluable experience as a trial lawyer and court advocate, something Philip continues to do and enjoys to this day. Philip joined Fiona Bruce Solicitors in June 2003 and he became an Equity Partner in 2008 and Managing Partner in 2014. In 2019, Philip also qualified as an Advanced Specialist Family Solicitor for Finance as part of the Law Society Family Law Panel. This makes him the only Finance Advanced Specialist in Warrington and is an acknowledgement of his long-standing specialism dealing with complex divorce and high net worth individuals.

Justice House, 3 Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 2AH

Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas

Family Law, Consumer

4.9/5 28 Client Reviews 28
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence 19%
  • Family Law 76%
  • Housing & Property 5%
28 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    27
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
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  • Poor
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  • Awful
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Laura
Verified Laura Added 2 months ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Fiona Bruce & Co LLP
September 04, 2024 20240904215517

Excellent, professional service

5

Dealt with Mr Porter over a period of 3 years and received a first class service throughout. Would not hesitate to use Fiona Bruce solicitors in future.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

Philip Porter from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 05 September, 2024

Thank you for the kind review. It is very much appreciated.

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Anonymous
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August 23, 2024 20240823101716

Divorce

5

Mr Porter was extremely helpful in progressing my divorce, particularly when dealing with a difficult opposite party who were not engaging in good faith and were constantly being obstructive. Mr Porter gave advice that was in my long term interests and was tenacious in ensuring my divorce was fully completed and pro active in contacting the other side to drive the case to a resolution. I would definitely recommend his services to others.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

Philip Porter from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 23 August, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We are pleased we were able to help at what is always a difficult time.

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GTF
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June 20, 2024 20240620181137

Empathetic, efficient, and made an overwhelming experience bearable!

5

Mr Porter impressed me greatly in our initial phonecall, and subsequently through both calls and emails, as did his ever so lovely assistant Pauline Lafferty. I felt really heard and understood by them both as they supported me through the divorce process. I'm autistic and also disabled by Long Covid which means lots of brainfog and fatigue amplifies difficulties in communication and I'm also generally housebound. Both Pauline and Philip ensured they explained everything in such a way that I understood what was happening without being too overloaded mentally, offered clear choices, explained likely ramifications, and always offered to go over it with me again or answer any questions I had to make sure I was making informed choices I was comfortable with. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone, especially people who are neurospicy and/or dealing with health difficulties on top of a divorce. I wasn't just impressed with their work but with them as individuals, and I'll actually kinda miss them.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2024

Dear Client, thank you for your kind review of the service you received from Phil and Pauline. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience.

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Jillian
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March 11, 2024 20240311180035

Divorce and financial

5

Phillip was very accommodating and reassuring at a very hard time for myself, although the other side caused many delays mr porter was very efficient in communicating

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2024

Dear Jillian, thank you for your kind review of the service you received from Phil. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience.

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Emma
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October 01, 2023 20231001043817

Excellent - highly recommend

5

Philip Porter was excellent in navigating through a difficult divorce. He was wise, strategic, pragmatic, responsive and effective. Without Philip, the divorce would never have been concluded as quickly or fairly as it was. He was adept in minimising difficulties. He is a very safe, skilled and experienced pair of hand, and I highly recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 04 October, 2023

Dear Emma, thank you very much for your generous review of the service you received from Philip Porter. We are pleased we were able to help you and make the process as easy as it could be.

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Darren
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June 27, 2023 20230627152535

Divorce Proceedings with a Highly knowledgeable and approachable

5

I engaged with @fionabruce and in particular Philip Porter at the start of what appeared on the outset a fairly straight forward divorce. As i have learned this is very rarely the case, and it developed into a very stressful bitter and acrimonious divorce. Throughout the extended divorce period Philip and Pauline have been very professional and have worked very hard to keep costs under control whilst still offering the best legal advice. The counsel provided and recommended by Phillip has the same professional work ethic and whilst i can never say a divorce proceeding is pleasurable, i can say that the team @fionabruce and Liverpool chambers have made sure that they delivered the best for me throughout. I would have no reservations in recommending them to anyone who needs this service. Great team who delivered a great result and its with the greatest respect and gratitude to them i hope that i never need their services in the future.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 30 June, 2023

Dear Darren, Thank you very much for your review on the service you received from Philip Porter regarding your divorce. We are pleased we were able to help you and we are very grateful for your recommendation.

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Charissa
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June 27, 2023 20230627132530

Extremely professional and capable

5

Philip was very very good at dealing with my complicated situation. Approachable, reliable, incredibly knowledgeable and capable. He helped me achieve the best outcome for me and my children. We are very grateful and highly recommend Philip he is the best of the best!

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 27 June, 2023

Dear Charissa, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on the service you received from Philip Porter. We really appreciate receiving such positive feedback and your recommendation.

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A Clark
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June 23, 2023 20230623120524

Excellent Practice

5

I have engaged with Fiona Bruce Solicitors on a few legal family matters. I have found the service to be excellent, the positive culture runs through from the receptionist answering the calls to the solicitor. The service is really great, fair (no jargon) & I believe do have people at the heart of everything that they do.
Costs incurred were fairly priced. Solicitor & Secretaries were always available to discuss matters.
I will always recommend the practice & return should a legal matter need to be resolved.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 23 June, 2023

Dear Ms Clark, Thank you very much for your kind review of your experiences using Fiona Bruce Solicitors. We are very grateful to you for recommending us to others.

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Steven
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March 21, 2023 20230321114447

Divorce

5

Philip was fantastic at handling my divorce proceedings. It’s not an easy time, and everyone’s situation is unique. However, i found him and his secretary Pauline to be very professional, informative and efficient. Thank you both.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 21 March, 2023

Dear Steven, Thank you for your kind comments regarding the service you received from Phillip Porter. We are pleased that we were able to help you at a difficult time.

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Greg
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December 27, 2022 20221227125907

Excellent service and the very best outcome.

5

I would not hesitate to recommend Fiona Bruce & Co.
During my recent divorce I was represented by Philip Porter.
Philip worked hard to ensure the very best possible outcome for myself and my family.
He easily navigated the various hurdles we where presented with offering the very best advice to ensure the very best outcome for me.
Philip and his assistant Pauline were always on hand to help.
The fees charged I feel where great value for money.
I would definitely use Fiona Bruce & Co again for any future situations where I need legal representation.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 04 January, 2023

Dear Greg, Thank you very much for your kind review regarding the service you received from Philip Porter. Thank you also for your recommendation.

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Dr.
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October 12, 2020
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Dr.

5

I could not describe enough in words how amazing and professional Jessica and Phil from Fiona Bruce are. From the point I engaged their services they helped me navigate complex legal processes (including transfer of equity that included Help-to-Buy) and explained to me every step of the way what would happened and what needed to be done. Even at points were I seemed hysterical, Jessica and Phil were there and responded efficiently (email and phone calls) to my (sometimes endless) inquiries. To anyone who needs solicitors - family and conveyancing, I could not recommend them enough!!!. Thank you Phil and Jessica, I would not be where I am now without you. Thank you!!.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 12 October, 2020

Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day, so thank you.

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Christine
Christine Added 4 years ago Report to admin
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October 03, 2020
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Christine

5

I was impressed with the advice and professional, helpful manner with which Mr Porter dealt with my case (marital). He dealt with it speedily and Pauline, his secretary put herself out for me. I was advised of the costs beforehand and they were very reasonable.

Lawyer named in this review: Philip Porter

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 12 October, 2020

Thank you for leaving a great review, we are thrilled that you were happy with your experience with us. We shall pass on your comments to our solicitors involved. If you need any other assistant with us, do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Bilal
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May 18, 2020
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Bilal

5

Very positive and easy experience with this firm. I received great service from Philip who helped guide me through my divorce and child access concerns. He was clear, to the point and explained things in understandable terms.

I would also like to thank the very professional and courteous staff who work in there as well with special thanks to Pauline. Would highly recommend!

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Anna
Anna Added 5 years ago Report to admin
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September 20, 2019
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Anna

5

The best divorce solicitor in Warrington -Mr Phil Porter. Excellent service , very professional and very helpful.Many thanks !

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About Philip Porter

Philip qualified as a Solicitor in 1995 and therefore brings a wealth of experience to his role. Initially he worked in the firm he trained with in Liverpool city centre specialising in Matrimonial and Crime. This gave him invaluable experience as a trial lawyer and court advocate, something Philip continues to do and enjoys to this day. Philip joined Fiona Bruce Solicitors in June 2003 and he became an Equity Partner in 2008 and Managing Partner in 2014. In 2019, Philip also qualified as an Advanced Specialist Family Solicitor for Finance as part of the Law Society Family Law Panel. This makes him the only Finance Advanced Specialist in Warrington and is an acknowledgement of his long-standing specialism dealing with complex divorce and high net worth individuals.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Philip Porter

Address

Fiona Bruce Solicitors

Justice House

3 Grappenhall Road

Stockton Heath

WA4 2AH



Phone 019252 63273

Website

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

16/10/95

10/12/20

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

Fiona Bruce & Co

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