Recent Awards

• Shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year in the 2025 Lancashire Property Awards
• Shortlisted for Rising Star of the Year in the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2024
• Shortlisted for Conveyancing Firm of the Year in the north of England in the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2024
• Finalists for Mid-size Law Firm of the Year 2024 North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards
• Finalists for the Deal of the Year (£10m- £50m) 2024 North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards
• Finalists Professional Services 2024 Red Rose Awards
• Shortlisted in Transformation Awards 2024 Red Rose Awards
• Finalists for the Mid-Size Law Firm Of The Year 2023 North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards
• Finalists for the International Deal Of The Year 2023 North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards
• Finalists for the Deal Of The Year (Sub £10 Million) 2023 North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards
• Winners of Mid-Sized Law Firm of the Year 2022 North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards
• Finalists for the Deal of the Year (£50m+) 2022 North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards
• Finalist for Law Firm of the Year Award 2022 Business Masters
• Finalist in the HR Team of the Year Award 2022 People in Law National Awards
• Finalist for the Mid-Sized Law Firm of the Year 2021 North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards
• Finalist for the Independent Law Firm of the Year 2020 The Lawyer
• Winners of Mid-Sized Law Firm of the Year 2019 North West Insider Dealmakers Awards

Comments from the ‘Legal 500 – Clients Guide to Legal Services 2024’ include:

Agriculture and Estates: North West

Ranked as a tier 1 firm

”Proactive in involving other members of the team to ensure that the client has a ‘one stop shop’ for their legal needs. Examples include partnership changes and also updating of wills all undertaken at the same meeting.”

“Knowledge of the sector and the individual’s farms. All the people we deal with are from farming backgrounds, so whilst they have the technical knowledge, they too can empathise with the current issues of the business.”

“The team at Napthens are true specialists in rural property. Therefore, they have an innate understanding of this type of property, and for the needs of landowner clients. This, and their first-class legal knowledge, allow them to find solutions where other less specialist solicitors just find problems.”

Corporate and commercial – Elsewhere in the North West

Ranked as a tier 1 firm

“The team takes the time to understand the needs of our business and quickly align on any advice that we may require. Local, available quickly, and have a good understanding of the business which facilitates a speedy response.”

“They are very easy to work with; responsive and provide robust strategic advice.”

“You get the feeling they are working for each other and have always represented my own goals and values. Technology in reviewing documents and signing is fully utilised.”

Commercial litigation – Elsewhere in the North West

Ranked as a tier 1 firm

“Extremely thorough, responsive and knowledgeable. Timely in response and a good welcoming and open team to deal with.”

“Andrew Holden is a great guy, very thorough and knowledgeable but commercial, articulate and understanding.”

“John Whittingslow is robust and always on top of the details, and sees the big picture. Very good with clients and at looking after their interests. Seems very busy and to have a steady stream of substantial cases.”

Commercial property – Elsewhere in the North West

Ranked as a tier 1 firm

The ‘top team within a top firm’ providing ‘an exemplary standard of service’. 

“Tony Coates is an exceptional solicitor with an innate understanding of the law coupled with the ability to quickly understand what the client is seeking to achieve. He can cope with complex instructions and quickly disseminate them. He works well with a wider professional team and is always a positive factor in delivering any deal.”

“The property team are very experienced and provide a large degree of confidence when dealing with difficult negotiations and contracts. I have full confidence the service they provide.”

“We hold Stephanie Gray in the highest regard for her work and commitment to her job. She is always available and understands my business needs. I am always reassured by her advice and detailed knowledge. Stephanie is a strong negotiator and will put forward a strong front when representing my interests.”

We were also recognised for:

Corporate and commercial – Liverpool

“This is a tight and effective team, very practical and focused on the client’s objectives and getting the deal over the line, but protecting their client’s interests.”

“Kieran Donovan is exceptionally able, practical and an effective communicator who combines expertise with experience.”

Insolvency and corporate recovery – North West

“A very knowledgeable and responsive team with good commercial acumen.”

“The team is highly capable and responsive. They are well-connected and friendly. They make good use of technology and are always available. They really go the extra mile in terms of their willingness to assist.”

Licensing – North West 

“The communication is amazing; they will always update you even if it’s just to say there’s no news. On occasions when my contact has been away, there has always been a colleague who has been briefed to deal with the situation.”

“Team at all levels is personable, knowledgeable, and pragmatic in finding a cost effective solution. They have taken the time to understand the sector in detail, both its strengths and pitfalls, and so can engage in a well informed discussion in an efficient manner.”