Solicitor at Mccarthy Bennett Holland Solicitors Llp

Gillian Amanda Lavelle

Solicitor - Partner / Head of Family & Litigation

SRA ID: 581792

Gillian began her legal career as a legal secretary in an award winning top 500 law firm. he was promoted to a fee earner in December 2006 and qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) in June 2010 specialising in Family Law. Gillian continued her studies at Manchester Metropolitan University to enable her to become a Solicitor. Gillian dual qualified as a Solicitor in July 2014. Gillian was promoted to Partnership on 1st May 2018. Gillian has worked in the field of Family Law since 2010 and in the Wigan & Manchester area throughout. She has a wealth of experience in divorce and financial resolutions including property and pension adjustments following a break up. She also has vast knowledge with injunction applications and children and contact issues. She is familiar with all the local Courts and their procedures. Gillian also specialises in cohabitation disputes (unmarried couples) and has worked with in this area since December 2006. Gillian is able to help in all family breakdowns regardless of whether there is a marriage.

Wigan Investment Centre, Waterside Drive, WN3 5BA

Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas

Family Law, Housing & Property

4.8/5 16 Client Reviews 16
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 7%
  • Family Law 87%
  • Housing & Property 7%
16 Client Reviews

4.8/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    15
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    1
  • Awful
    0

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Alan,
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October 26, 2024 20241026085237

Happy with everything

5

Very helpful and took time to explain everything

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

A representative from Mccarthy Bennett Holland Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 28 October, 2024

Thank you for your feedback Alan! We are glad to hear that Gillian was helpful and took the time to explain everything clearly. Your satisfaction is our priority!

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Paula,
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September 24, 2024 20240924111337

Fantastic solicitors

5

I have been using MBH solicitors for multiple situations over the past six years and they have been outstanding. I would recommend them to anyone.

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

A representative from Mccarthy Bennett Holland Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 25 September, 2024

Thank you for your kind words, Paula. We’re thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with MBH Solicitors over the years. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

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Lorna,
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August 22, 2024 20240822071957

Divorce with no Tears

5

Very professional told me what they could, how, time scale & cost.
Kept men formed all the time would recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

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John Gostelow
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August 14, 2024 20240814111211

Friendly Firm to deal with

5

I found MBH a friendly firm to deal with, a professional service with appropriate knowledge. I would recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

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Jay,
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July 11, 2024 20240711151414

Attentive professional and personal service.

5

Very happy with the service I received from MBH, they have helped me during a tough few years and have made a hard situation easier to manage and overcome. I would highly recommend MBH and especially Gillian Lavell.

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

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Peter,
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June 06, 2024 20240606202659

Very understanding

5

Help me deal with my issue very well. Even allowed payment plan when didn’t have enough funds available

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

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Janet
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February 23, 2024 20240223150722

Divorce

5

Gillian Lavelle was lovely and professional throughout the process giving me clear advice.

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

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Janet
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February 15, 2024 20240215121449

Divorce

5

Excellent professional service . The team are friendly and efficient.

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

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Janet
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February 15, 2024 20240215120639

Divorce

5

I wish to thank MBH for their highly professional and competent service

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

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Lisa
Lisa Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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May 17, 2023 20230517095923

Financial Clean Break

5

A very positive and professional experience throughout

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

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Jenna
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November 01, 2024
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Jenna

5

Great solicitors helped me with my house sale and court proceedings I would highly recommend always updated me with emails great communication from start to finish

Lawyer named in this review: Gillian Amanda Lavelle

Gillian Amanda Lavelle from Mccarthy Bennett Holland Solicitors Llp responded to this review on 06 November, 2024

Thank you, Jenna! I'm glad to hear you had a positive experience with our family & conveyancing team during your house sale and court proceedings. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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About Gillian Amanda Lavelle

Gillian began her legal career as a legal secretary in an award winning top 500 law firm. he was promoted to a fee earner in December 2006 and qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) in June 2010 specialising in Family Law. Gillian continued her studies at Manchester Metropolitan University to enable her to become a Solicitor. Gillian dual qualified as a Solicitor in July 2014. Gillian was promoted to Partnership on 1st May 2018. Gillian has worked in the field of Family Law since 2010 and in the Wigan & Manchester area throughout. She has a wealth of experience in divorce and financial resolutions including property and pension adjustments following a break up. She also has vast knowledge with injunction applications and children and contact issues. She is familiar with all the local Courts and their procedures. Gillian also specialises in cohabitation disputes (unmarried couples) and has worked with in this area since December 2006. Gillian is able to help in all family breakdowns regardless of whether there is a marriage.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Gillian Amanda Lavelle

Address

Mccarthy Bennett Holland Solicitors Llp

Wigan Investment Centre

Waterside Drive

WN3 5BA



Phone 01942206060

Website