About Us

Napthens provides legal services to businesses and individuals. Structured into specialist departments, we have around 290 staff including 29 Partners and operate from offices across the North West.

In Lancashire, we have offices based in Preston, Blackburn and on the Fylde Coast, our Kendal office serves clients across Cumbria and in Merseyside we have offices in Southport and Liverpool.

Our strength is in our relationships – whether working with colleagues, clients, or with the wider community.  So collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do.  We gain knowledge and experience through collaboration and surround ourselves with talented people to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.

We listen and take the time to get to understand our clients and what they want to achieve so we can deliver a personalised, tailored service.  Our aim is to be a Trusted Adviser to our clients and with strength in depth across our services, we ensure they get the help and advice they need from true specialists in their field.

About Our Organisation

Our Board, supported by a number of Management Committees, is responsible for planning and directing Napthens’ future strategy.

Our current strategic plan is in place to take Napthens forward to 2025 with a Vision to be the law firm in the region known for outstanding relationships.

Napthens Board incorporates Non-Executive Chairman Jonathan Fox; CEO, Alex Hatchman; Partner Chris Boyle and Finance Director Stephen Faulkner.

The Board and wider Partnership is supported by a senior management team leading our business services which include Strategy & Development, Technology, Risk & Compliance, People and Marketing specialists who manage day to day operations.