Forbes Solicitors

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Redefining How You Feel About Law: The Forbes Solicitors Difference


In a fast-moving and often complex world, legal matters can easily feel overwhelming. Whether you are an entrepreneur driving a multi-million-pound corporate transaction or an individual safeguarding your family"s generational wealth, navigating the legal system can be stressful and uncertain. At Forbes Solicitors, we set out every single day to completely redefine how you feel about the law. It is our core purpose, but to us, it is more than that—it is our promise.
That is the definitive difference we offer at Forbes: an exceptional level of service and support that is not just about the law. By balancing national corporate strength across nine offices—including Manchester, Leeds, and London—with a deeply rooted commitment to the communities we serve, we have built a full-service legal powerhouse that prioritises people above paperwork.

Expertise is Only Half the Story


Of course, when you partner with Forbes, you will always have access to our vast wealth of experience, sector-leading knowledge, and sharp legal acumen. Our award-winning teams deploy top-tier strategies across two distinct operational tracks:

• Law for Business: Delivering agile, commercial legal counsel to drive and protect your enterprise. We act as a seamless extension of your business, managing everything from initial commercial contracts, IP, and GDPR governance to high-value mergers and acquisitions, as well as dynamic commercial property portfolio management.

• Law for You: Providing thoughtful, protective legal frameworks for life"s most critical milestones. Our private client teams guide families through tailored Will writing, inheritance tax mitigation, discretionary family trusts, and sensitive family law transitions, alongside specialist clinical negligence and residential conveyancing support.

But having technical legal knowledge is only half the story. The real difference is the feeling of being in safe hands, fully informed, completely supported, and certain about your next steps. That is the "more" you get from Forbes.

A More Positive and Empowering Experience


We believe that true legal excellence cannot exist without empathy. Our unique and thoughtful approach is intentionally more personable and caring, which is why you can expect a far more positive and empowering experience with us.

We strip away the cold, intimidating legal jargon to give you straightforward, honest direction and highly transparent pricing models. You will notice this supportive culture with every single interaction you have with us. It is a philosophy that shifts the lawyer-client dynamic from a transactional service into a lifelong partnership built on deep trust and strengthened relationships.

A business built on weak legal foundations cannot scale safely, and a family legacy left unstructured faces unnecessary risks. True peace of mind comes from knowing your legal foundations are ironclad, and that your legal partners genuinely care about your success and well-being.

Discover a legal partnership designed to move you forward with absolute confidence. Contact the expert team at Forbes Solicitors today to discuss your strategic goals, find your nearest office, and experience the difference of having a dedicated, caring expert by your side.



Call Forbes Solicitors on 0333 207 1130



Accreditations

Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

As an SRA-regulated firm, Forbes Solicitors is required to meet strict standards for professional conduct, ethics, client care and legal responsibility. This provides reassurance that the firm is regulated and accountable in the delivery of legal services.

The Law Society Children Law Accreditation

This accreditation recognises specialist knowledge and experience in children law. It highlights that Forbes Solicitors is able to advise and represent children, parents and families in sensitive legal matters where the welfare and rights of children are central to the case.

The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation

Recognises our expertise in handling claims where medical care has fallen below acceptable standards. It confirms our ability to guide clients through complex healthcare-related legal issues with clarity and precision.

The Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

This accreditation recognises that Forbes Solicitors has demonstrated high standards in residential conveyancing. It provides reassurance that the firm follows recognised processes when helping clients buy, sell, remortgage or transfer residential property, with a focus on clear communication, effective risk management and reliable client care throughout the transaction.

The Law Society Accreditation Criminal Litigation

This endorses Forbes Solicitors expertise in handling criminal cases with strategic precision and legal responsibility, from initial advice to courtroom representation.

The Law Society Family Law Advanced Accreditation

This accreditation recognises advanced experience in family law, including complex financial matters, children issues and cases involving vulnerable individuals. It provides reassurance that Forbes Solicitors has demonstrated a high level of expertise in more demanding family law cases.

The Law Society Immigration and Asylum

Confirms Forbes Solicitors specialist knowledge in immigration, asylum, and nationality law. It assures clients that we provide accurate, ethical, and timely advice in navigating complex legal pathways.


  • Forbes Solicitors Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
  • Forbes Solicitors The Law Society Children Law Accreditation
  • Forbes Solicitors The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation
  • Forbes Solicitors The Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
  • Forbes Solicitors The Law Society Accreditation Criminal Litigation
  • Forbes Solicitors The Law Society Family Law Advanced Accreditation
  • Forbes Solicitors The Law Society Immigration and Asylum


Office location

  • Gordon House
    Sceptre Way Walton Summit Centre
    Preston
    Lancashire
    PR5 6AW
  • Tel: 0333 207 1130
  • 4
  • 73 Northgate
    Blackburn
    Lancashire
    BB2 1AA
  • Tel: 01254 580000
  • 3.9
  • Suite 3 Apex Centre. The Landmark
    1 School Lane
    Burnley
    Lancashire
    BB11 1UF
  • Tel: 0333 207 1130
  • 3.9
  • Buckingham House
    Glover`s Court
    Preston

    PR1 3LS
  • Tel: 01772 220022
  • 4
  • Broad Gate
    22 – 26 The Headrow
    Leeds
    Yorkshire
    LS1 5QS
  • Tel: 0113 2446688
  • Hanover
    1 Balloon Street
    Manchester

    M4 4BE
  • Tel: 0161 9180000
  • 2.9
  • Metro House
    Metropolitan Business Park
    Blackpool
    Lancashire
    FY3 9LT
  • Tel: 0800 988 5122
  • 5

Office Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Our areas of law

Fee Information

Forbes Solicitors have special fee arrangements availablable for

Family : Fixed Fee
Conveyancing : Fixed Fee
Wills and Probate : Fixed Fee / No Win No Fee
Medical Negligence : No Win No Fee
Motoring Offences : Fixed Fee
Landlord and Tenant : Fixed Fee
Personal Injury : No Win No Fee

To see full details of the fee options available and to check your eligability please contact us direct.

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