Legal Excellence.
Principled Advice.
Hartley & Associates provides expert legal services to individuals and businesses across Greater Manchester. Straightforward advice, transparent fees, and outcomes that protect what matters to you.
Practice
Areas
We advise on a focused range of legal matters — doing a small number of things exceptionally well rather than spreading thinly.
Residential Property
Buying, selling, remortgaging and transfer of equity. Fixed-fee conveyancing with no hidden extras and regular progress updates.
Employment Law
Unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, TUPE transfers and settlement agreements. Acting for employees and employers.
Family & Divorce
Divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child arrangements and cohabitation agreements. Sensitive, pragmatic advice.
Wills & Probate
Drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration and inheritance tax planning. Fixed fees available.
Commercial Property
Commercial leases, property purchases, development agreements and landlord & tenant disputes for businesses of all sizes.
Dispute Resolution
Contract disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence and civil litigation. We explore all options before recommending court.
The People Behind the Practice
Senior solicitors with decades of combined experience — you will always deal directly with a qualified lawyer, never a paralegal.
Our Approach to
Legal Matters
We believe good legal advice starts with listening. Before we advise on strategy, we take time to understand what matters most to you — not just the legal facts.
Every client receives a dedicated solicitor, a clear written estimate of costs, and regular updates throughout. We do not hand matters to junior staff or hide fees in the small print.
We offer a free 30-minute consultation — by phone, video or in person — to understand your matter and advise you on the best course of action.
Before we start, you'll receive a written estimate of costs. No unexpected bills. We agree the scope of work and fees upfront.
Your dedicated solicitor handles your matter from instruction to resolution, keeping you informed at every key stage.
We work to resolve your legal matter as efficiently as possible, always with your best outcome as the primary objective.
Client Testimonials
"Hartley & Associates handled our house purchase professionally and transparently from start to finish. Richard kept us informed at every stage. We completed on time with no surprises."
"Diane represented me in an unfair dismissal claim. Her advice was clear, honest and realistic. We reached a settlement I was very happy with. Would not hesitate to recommend."
"Handled my late mother's estate with the utmost care and sensitivity. Marcus explained everything clearly and kept the process as straightforward as possible during a difficult time."
"We've used Hartley & Associates for three commercial property transactions. Always thorough, always on time, always fair on fees. Our firm's go-to solicitors."
Speak to a
Solicitor Today
We offer a free 30-minute initial consultation — no obligation, no jargon. Tell us about your matter and we'll advise honestly on your options.
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