Brighouses is a friendly, progressive and broad-based Law Firm with roots that go back to the 1870s. The business has grown significantly over recent years and is now one of the largest in Southport and the surrounding area. We are a general practice acting for individuals, families and businesses in Lancashire, Merseyside and beyond. All our people are committed to delivering a friendly personal service combining high quality with reasonable cost.
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Our experienced and supportive Lawyers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each case. We understand that the world is constantly changing and you may be confronted by a confusing array of regulations, questions, and occasional disputes. Consider our areas of expertise and call us with your legal questions today.
Gill has been a solicitor since 1989 and has been at Brighouses since 1992. She heads our family department and specialises in all areas of family law, including divorce and separation, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes and children issues. Gill has expertise in high net worth financial disputes and also has considerable experience in conveyancing transactions.
Mike joined Brighouses in 1987 and became a partner of the firm a year later. He is head of our crime department and has criminal litigation accreditation membership (CLAS). Mike also specialises in matrimonial areas including divorce and matrimonial finance as well as licensing law and probate. Mike prides himself on being approachable and friendly as well as having excellent relationships with his clients.
Gill trained with Brighouses and after a period with other firms returned to Brighouses in 2013. Her friendly and approachable manner is much appreciated by her clients. Gill has extensive experience in the sale and purchase of commercial properties, dealing with commercial leases and commercial refinances including large portfolios of properties.
Alison is a lawyer with a wealth of legal experience. Alison became a junior to a local Southport firm in 1982 before progressing to a secretarial position. She was admitted to the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1997 and has worked in Residential Conveyancing since. Alison prides herself on providing a friendly and personal service to every one of her clients.
Reviews (10)
Steve Yates
May 28, 2022
Rachel Ostick
Dec 22, 2021
Catherine Middleton
Oct 25, 2021
I have just completed a sale of a property with Brighouses, the solicitor who managed this for me was Miss Justine Marshall and her secretary Miss Louise Moorcroft. Both Justine assisted by Louise have been nothing but professional and responsive to all my questions and enquiries. If your unsure who to use when either buying or selling a house I can highly recommend these ladies at Brighouses, you won't be sorry. Thankyou Justine and Louise.
Carl B.
Oct 11, 2021
Trevor Smith
May 18, 2021
Yvonne Cross
May 17, 2021
I have dealt with Brighouses in the past and was very impressed by their professionalism. On this occasion I was put in touch with Ms Justine Marshall, who was very hard working on my behalf and kept in communication with me at all times. I would not hesitate to use this firm of Solicitors again and would recommend them.
James Campbell
May 14, 2021
I was looking for a solicitor to represent me in my divorce. I was looking for a fair split in my financial settlement. But Mr Braham did not give me any confidence that he would represent me. I felt that as he had already had a telephone conversation with the other side, he had already made his mind up as to the facts and it was almost as though he was working for them not me.
In my opinion he should retire. I tried to contact him to discuss my feelings, but he was always out or busy. I therefore did not engage his services, yet still received a bill for over 400 for our initial chat. In my opinion they are poor quality, overpriced and poor value.
In my opinion he should retire. I tried to contact him to discuss my feelings, but he was always out or busy. I therefore did not engage his services, yet still received a bill for over 400 for our initial chat. In my opinion they are poor quality, overpriced and poor value.
Nick Thomson
Feb 09, 2021
Rob Lester
Mar 30, 2020
Andy T.
Dec 17, 2019
Having used Brighouses in the past, I decided to use them again for my recent conveyancing. Alison was brilliant from start to finish with great communication throughout. Any questions were answered straight away and you were never left in the dark about anything. I highly recommend using Brighouses, especially Alison Owen for your conveyancing. Thanks!
