Fieldings Porter

Contact:
Address: Silverwell House 32 Silverwell Street  
Town: Bolton 
Postcode: BL1 1PT 
Phone: 0843 0051 545 
Web: http://www.fieldingsporter.co.uk 
Fax: (01204) 362129 
DX: 24144 Bolton 
Areas of law: Child Care / Civil Litigation / Commercial / Commercial Litigation / Conveyancing / Crime (General) / Divorce / Employment / Family / Financial Services / Mental Health / Personal Injury / Probate / Wills 
Legal Aid: Crime / Family / Housing / Mental Health 
Profile: Fieldings Porter was established in 1871 by a former Mayor of Bolton, Matthew Fielding, and has had a strong presence in the town ever since. Through the merger with a series of local firms over the years, the most recent being Porter Hope and Knipe in 1995, the Firm has taken its current shape, with 11 partners, 22 solicitors, a further 34 legal staff, 2 offices and a breadth of experience and knowledge of the law that is difficult for any other Firm in the area to match.

We pride ourselves in being able to assist you in any aspect of your personal or business life that requires legal advice, from making a will to setting up your own company. As evidence of our commitment to quality we have been awarded the Law Society quality mark Lexcel, alongside Investors in People and Legal Services Commission franchises for Family, Housing and Mental Health work, and a Criminal Defence Service contract, each of which require an annual audit of our procedures.

We are an accredited practice to provide training for solicitors prior to qualification and at any one time will have 6 trainee solicitors progressing through their training in a variety of departments.

In addition to providing legal advice, we are the only law firm in Bolton who is also able to provide financial planning advice through our Financial Planning Centre located at our Silverwell Street Office.

Fieldings Porter's main office is conveniently situated close to Bolton town centre and is within easy walking distance of both the railway and bus stations. Ample free parking is available to clients at the rear of the office. Our other office is located on the mainshopping street in Westhoughton.

If you would like advice on any legal matter please contact us on 01204 540900 and we will be happy to help. 
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 8.45am - 5.15pm other times by prior arrangement. 
Date Established: 1871 
Other Offices: Westhoughton 
No. of fee earners: 56 

Solicitors

William Birtwell (Solicitor)

Qualification: LL.B
Date of Call: 2011/04
Specialisations: Crime (General)
Colleen Metcalf (Solicitor)

Specialisations: Crime (General)
Jane Nicholls (Solicitor)

Specialisations: Family, Divorce
Rebecca Sharp (Solicitor)

Specialisations: Crime (General)
Nicole Thornley (Solicitor)

Specialisations: Family, Child Care, Divorce
John N Birch (Ptnr)

Qualification: MA, LL.M (Cantab)
Date of Call: 1988/05
Specialisations: Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
John C. Birtwell (Ptnr)

Qualification: LL.B
Date of Call: 1979/04
Specialisations: Family
Peter J. Cunliffe (Ptnr)

Qualification: BA (Hons)
Date of Call: 1999/09
Specialisations: Crime (General)
Stuart A. Duncan (Conslt)

Qualification: BA (Hons)
Date of Call: 1985/10
Specialisations: Conveyancing, Wills
Hilary Dunn (Ptnr)

Qualification: LL.B (Hons)
Date of Call: 1972/11
Specialisations: Child Care, Divorce, Family
Andrea C. Gibbons (Conslt)

Qualification: LL.B
Date of Call: 1993/09
Specialisations: Commercial
Kathryn Gregory (Conslt)

Qualification: BA (Hons)
Date of Call: 1990/10
Specialisations: Child Care, Divorce, Family
Andrew J. McLoughlin (Ptnr)

Qualification: MA (Cantab)
Date of Call: 1983/11
Specialisations: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Crime (General)
Craig S. Morris (Ptnr)

Qualification: LL.B
Date of Call: 1993/09
Specialisations: Crime (General)
Edward Nally (Ptnr)

Qualification: LL.B (Hons)
Date of Call: 1980/03
Specialisations: Commercial
John E.A. Webster (Ptnr)

Qualification: LL.B (Hons), LL.M
Date of Call: 1996/09
Specialisations: Employment, Commercial
Fraser C. Young (Ptnr)

Qualification: LL.B
Date of Call: 1989/10
Specialisations: Civil Litigation
Alison Rowley (Assoc)

Qualification: LL.B (Hons)
Date of Call: 1998/09
Specialisations: Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Catherine Feeney (Assoc)

Qualification: MA (Oxon)
Date of Call: 1996/11
Specialisations: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
Helen S. Law (Assoc)

Qualification: LL.B (Hons); TEP
Date of Call: 1992/10
Specialisations: Probate, Wills
Daniella Stefani (Assoc)

Qualification: LL.B (Hons)
Date of Call: 1997/09
Specialisations: Commercial
Joanne Brown (Assist)

Specialisations: Conveyancing
Lynette Eagles (Assist)

Qualification: LL.B
Date of Call: 2003/09
Specialisations: Conveyancing
Suzanne Gower (Assist)

Specialisations: Crime (General)
Peter Hayes (Assist)

Specialisations: Crime (General)
Ifath Khan (Assist)

Qualification: LL.B (Hons)
Date of Call: 2002/06
Specialisations: Commercial
Rebecca Stringfellow (Assist)

Specialisations: Probate, Wills
Joanne Tang (Assist)

Specialisations: Crime (General)
Basil M.J. Herwald (Conslt)

Qualification: MA (Cantab)
Date of Call: 1978/09
Specialisations: Child Care, Mental Health
David S. Porter (Conslt)

Qualification: LL.B
Date of Call: 1966/10
Specialisations: Commercial
Ben Miller (Assist)

Specialisations: Employment, Commercial Litigation
Rachel Harrison (Assist)

Specialisations: Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Andrea Tobin (Assist)

Specialisations: Family, Child Care, Divorce
Sally Cook (Assist)

Specialisations: Probate, Wills