About Us

Our Philosophy
Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors is one of the leading law firms in the North of England.

Conveniently located in Oldham, with easy access to the M60 and motorway network, the practice offers a comprehensive range of high value services to its clients throughout the UK.

The firm has grown through merger, acquisition, and the development of talent from within. Much of our work is generated through referrals and on-going help and assistance to our regular corporate and private clients of many years standing.

Progressive and forward looking, this friendly practice is ever alert to the changing needs of both our commercial and private clients.

Located in extensively refurbished premises we have invested in IT systems designed to meet the demands of our clients in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Our clients matter and their needs come first. At the core of our service is a commitment to provide the highest quality of professional advice and expertise delivered on time with clearly stated and competitive rates.

In this ever-changing world we keep ourselves up to the minute with legislative changes that can impact upon our clients, informing and recommending the best course of action as appropriate.

With reliable systems in place the firm operates its "keep you posted" policy. Correspondence is normally dealt within 48 hours; progress is carefully monitored and regular updates provided.

Pearson Hinchliffe has recently been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel Qualification for practice management standards and Investors in People.

Listed with the Legal 500, the practice has 10 partners, supported by 4 Assistant Solicitors. In total we employ over 50 staff. Large enough to field the teams and expertise you need and small enough to provide a level of personal commitment and involvement in each client's affairs; often lacking in the larger practice.

Community Service
We have a long and proud tradition of being closely involved with the communities that we serve. We provide sponsorship, support, skills and genuine care to specialist groups, schools and charities active in and around the Oldham area.

Below are listed the organisations and projects with which the firm is associated through participation and pro bono work.

	Oldham Disability Alliance
	Oldham Mountain Rescue

A little bit of history
We can proudly trace our roots back to 1874 when Charles Clegg founded the original practice. He was succeeded by Arthur Slater and Sam Pearson and to this day the Pearson name is integral to the practice. John Pearson is the Senior Partner as was his father and grandfather before him.

Hinchliffes was founded in 1982 and following a major period of growth and expansion the firms merged in 1999 to form Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors.

The Practice is conveniently located in Albion House, 31 Queen Street, Oldham, at the heart of the town's developing conservation area. Dating back to 1878, Albion House started its life as a 'Gentlemen's Club', it has then been variously used as offices, restaurants and a night-club! Refurbishment commenced in 2000.

From the outset the partners of Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors were keen to both sympathetically develop the building whilst ensuring the installation of up to the minute technical support systems required to meet the needs of this modern practice. The final result - delightful and welcoming architectural features and spaces in harmony with integrated communications systems.

	Truly a centre of legal excellence - Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors offers 'under one roof', 14 specialist areas of legal expertise.
	Legal 500. Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors is the only firm in Oldham and one of the few in the North West of England listed in the Legal 500 - a guide to the top legal firms in England and Wales. We are included because of the broad range of specialities we undertake and our recognised skill in dealing with each facet of the practice.
	To achieve inclusion in this listing strict criteria must be fulfilled: Consistent recommendations for types of work undertaken A broad spread of the firm's client base The ability to demonstrate a range of work undertaken in the previous year in that specialised area A continuing commitment to operate in that area The availability to the firm, individual or department of the resources necessary to do the work Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills required to do the work
	Clinical Negligence Expertise Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors is approved by the Action for Victims of Medical Accidents and is the only solicitors' office in Oldham franchised to do this work on Legal Aid.
	Financial Services The only Oldham firm offering In-house full and independent financial advice*.

*Regulated by the Law Society
Authorised by the Financial Services Authority for investment business activities

Our services
Each member of the firm has experience in different areas of law. Headed by a partner our legal teams can quickly address and resolve most legal problems.

We also undertake agency work and provide specialist referral services.