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Whether the matter is of a personal or business nature, you can be sure that you will receive outstanding advice tailored to meet your own needs and which reflects your own personal circumstances. You can be sure you are in safe hands every time.

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6 - 8 Cornmarket
Penrith
CA11 7DA

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Whitehaven
CA28 8SU

100a Stricklandgate
Kendal
LA9 4PU

6 - 8 Cornmarket
Penrith
CA11 7DA

Former Library
Whitehaven
CA28 8SU

100a Stricklandgate
Kendal
LA9 4PU

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Butterworths offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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Consumer
2nd / 11
473rd / 4662
Company & Commercial
2nd / 11
511th / 4424
Housing & Property
1st / 11
262nd / 4270
Family Law
2nd / 9
741st / 3864
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 9
572nd / 3533
Commercial Property
2nd / 10
537th / 3351
Employment
2nd / 11
492nd / 3128
Regulations
1st / 7
246th / 2608
Personal Injury
1st / 12
348th / 2406
Professional Negligence
1st / 3
244th / 1212
Dispute Resolution
1st / 5
283rd / 1035
Clinical Negligence
1st / 7
228th / 947
Banking
1st / 3
79th / 708
Agriculture
1st / 7
217th / 597

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4.6/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    105

  • Very Good

    5

  • Average

    2

  • Poor

    2

  • Awful

    9

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Catherine
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Catherine

November 20, 2022

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Will

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My husband and I have been saying for years that we must complete a Will. The incentive was when we received a leaflet through the door from Butterworths itemising a £50.00 deduction off the price,

It could not have been easier. I phoned Butterworths Solicitors, made an appointment to go into their Blackpool branch, met with Charlene Boyd who covered all aspects of our Will asking the most relevant questions. The Will was then drawn up and draft copy completed. A further appointment was made to conclude the Will and that was it. The process was very straight forward and Charlotte made us feel at ease with some very serious questions and our Will is now at last complete. One less thing to worry about!

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robin
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

robin

June 20, 2022

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Incredibly poor

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A very poor experience, avoid Butterworths.
A very poor experience, with delays and incompetence at each stage.

A simple conveyancing issue, with a slight complication in a court order to be enforced. Many delays and poor communication, and when the court order was finally enacted I wasn't informed until I chased the court myself - only to be informed that my solicitor had been informed a month earlier.

My Butterworths solicitor claimed that she needed legal advice before dealing with that - the irony! I have no doubt that if I hadn't contacted the court myself I'd still be waiting for Butterworths to deal with the issue. My first mortgage offer expired after several renewals, I still don't know whether Butterworths had even attempted to deal with the court at that point.

They did offer to reduce the bill by £180 to reflect the poor service, but then increased their quoted court application fee from £100 to £400! The final bill was far in excess of the quote, with no unexpected events to justify the increase.

Finally, on completion day they refused to give a completion statement showing their fees until after completion. They gave 3 separate figures on the day, ranging from £4,200 to £33,600, and the final figure wasn't any of the 3 given. No explanation given for the differences.

My advice would be to steer well clear of Butterworths.

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Simone
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Simone

March 16, 2022

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Very understanding and professional

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Charlene was such a lovely girl, who spoke in terms I understood and explained everything and would definitely recommend her time and time again. Very professional and easy to talk to

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Simone

Simone

November 05, 2020

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Poor service

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I have hired delay again flights in May 2019 after my flights was cancelled in the last minute – 4 days- 1 week prior of my bookings.
I was informed by delay again flight administration people –solicitors that I could persuade my claims even if it was bought through the travel agency due to a short notice given - less than 14 days which is obligated by law.
My claim was acceptable and directed for Butterworths Solicitors Company.
Butterworths Solicitors Company – Delay again flights asked me to sign a lot of papers – They are acting on my behalf.
I have had a very poor service in terms of communication through phone calls and emails to find out about my process.
I was communicating with one of the staff that reported to me that it could take 18 months to be solved.
I was in my right and they were waiting for the airline to defend themselves regarding my claim.
I had a full refund of my ticket cost. However, I did this claim due to the stress I had that time with the cancellation at the last minute. Furthermore, I had to buy a new flight tickets which I did not pay the same amount as my previous ticket.
I did this claim not because of the compensation which I would get only 250 euros.
My point to go all this way - through solicitors was to reach the airline in terms of moral damage with a cancellation at the last minute.
Where is the customer service care, commitments?
I would like the airline understanding the stress and the moral damaged them caused me.
I was waiting for my compensation. I am sure that I am right to get it due to the facts.
A month ago when it was about to finish my case (18 months later 2020) and to get my compensation Butterworths Solicitors Company contact me saying that they revised my case and that they would not continue due to my tickets were bought through an agency.
This company is not trustable they knew very well since the begriming of my claims that my tickets was bought through agency and they accepted my case.
How I know that they did not continued to persuade my case and/or did get or not the compensation; and kept the compensation money?
It is only 250 euros, but if it is calculated for every customer that had the same experience as me how much would be?
I am a honest citizen that contact this company to try to persuade my rights against people that take advance of you, but what I get it was a very poor service. If my signature in lots of papers.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY

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Wayne
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Wayne

February 12, 2020

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Fantastic Service from start to finish. Highly recommend

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Never had such a dedicated team who helped me and my wife with the purchase of our house so much. When they say they do something they did it straight away and phoned on the dot every day with any updates. Gemma and her team were brilliant. Would highly recommend Butterworths to anyone, you will not be disappointed with the service they give. If I could give more stars I would. If we move again i will be using Butterworth again.

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Fiona
Housing & Property

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Injunctions

Fiona

November 07, 2019

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Good service

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No problems with the service from Butterworths. They kept in contact with me as needed and responded swiftly to any queries I had.

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Carol
Housing & Property

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Injunctions

Carol

November 05, 2019

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Purchase of Land

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I was very happy with the service provided by the solicitors at Butterworth

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Michael
Housing & Property

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Housing disputes

Michael

October 09, 2019

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Amazing jack

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Thank you jack for your help could have done a better job

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Anonymous
Housing & Property

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Housing disputes

Anonymous

October 02, 2019

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Great Service

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I have used Buterworths on 4 occasions for conveyancing.
Their price and service is exceptional and I will continue to use them in the future

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David
Housing & Property

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Housing disputes

David

October 02, 2019

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Housing & Property

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David recommends Butterworths

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April 06, 2023

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Good experience using Butterworths for the conveyance of the purchase of my new house. Sarah was very responsive and thorough throughout the process making sure several issues were clarified and resolved with the sellers solicitor. Would recommend.

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March 27, 2023

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This is the third time I have used Butterworths and I would not hesitate to use them in the future. Friendly, professional service.

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March 14, 2023

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Brilliant team!!
We were first time buyers and our purchase got complicated having to change solicitors. From our first conversation with Butterworths, even before we were assigned a solicitor they were helpful and kind. Our solicitor, Laura, was approachable and really took the time to answer our questions and explain everything to us. When she was not able to communicate with us her assistant was there to help and ensure we were looked after. We were in a desperate situation and very stressed out but they were able to ease that stress and complete the purchase for us as fast as they could. We are so very grateful for Laura and the whole team at Butterworths.

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January 26, 2023

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We went to Butterworths at the recommendation of the estate agent for the purchase of our house, what a great recommendation it turned out to be! In the past we have had some very bad experiences with other solicitors to the point of having to change mid-purchase so we were initially nervous but those nerves quickly dissapeared.

Butterworths, and in particular, our conveyancer Sarah Crampton, was excellent. I could not think of anything that could have been handled better, communication was excellent, whether via email or in person. Everything was explained clearly despite the purchase being very complicated due to land transfer issues. Nothing was ever rushed, explanations were clear and we had complete trust in Sarah’s professional abilities.

Thank you Sarah. If anybody is browsing reviews, as we did, trying to find a good solicitors, look no further. There may be cheaper options elsewhere, but in the end you may regret choosing them as we have never experienced service like this.

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October 26, 2022

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Professional and straightforward, Wills prepared for my husband and I. Guidance as requested. Thanks to Charlene and Team at Butterworths Lowther Street Carlisle.

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Based in the North of England we offer high-quality, sensible legal advice to clients seeking professional help and easy to access support. Whether the matter is of a personal or business nature, you can be sure that you will receive outstanding advice tailored to meet your own needs and which reflects your own personal circumstances. You can be sure you are in safe hands every time.

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Personal areas of law

  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Amputation Negligence Claims
    • Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
    • Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
    • Birth Injury Claims
    • Birth Injury To Mother Claims
    • Blood Transfusion Claims
    • Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
    • C. Difficile Claims
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
    • Cerebral Palsy Claims
    • Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cochlear Implant Claims
    • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Defective Medical Device Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
    • Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
    • Diabetes Claims
    • Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
    • Eye Surgery Claims
    • Failed Sterilisation Claims
    • Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
    • Faulty Defibrillator Claims
    • Fertility Negligence Claims
    • GP Negligence Claims
    • Group B Streptococcus Claims
    • Hospital Negligence Claims
    • Knee Replacement Claims
    • Laser Eye Surgery Claims
    • Laser Treatment Claims
    • Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • MRSA Claims
    • Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Medical Negligence
    • Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
    • Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
    • Nerve Damage Claims
    • Nerve Injury Claims
    • Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
    • Oral Cancer Claims
    • Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
    • Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Periodontal Disease Claims
    • Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
    • Pressure Sore Claims
    • Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Restorative Dentistry Claims
    • Sepsis Negligence Claims
    • Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
    • Spinal Surgery Claims
    • Stillbirth Compensation Claims
    • Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Surgery Compensation Claims
    • Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
    • Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
    • Travel rights
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Personal Injury
    • Against The Council
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Banking
    • Banking
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety
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