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regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Solicitors

Founded 1881

Mawdsleys was founded in 1881 by Mr Walter Mawdsley and is one of the longest-established firms in Southport. It has occupied its present prestigious premises on Lord Street since 1967. There is ample parking for clients visiting the office.

As a general practice with established traditions the firm places great emphasis on the breadth and quality of its legal advice and on the level of personal service offered.

The office makes extensive use of P.C.'s for word-processing, accounts, direct access to the banking network and the Land Registry and e-mail. There is a 6-line state-of-the-art digital telephone system.

Mawdsleys offers assistance with a wide range of legal problems including conveyancing, landlord and tenant (both domestic and commercial), wills and probate, matrimonial, road traffic accidents and business affairs.

152 Lord Street

Southport

PR9 0QB

(Corner of Hill Street)

01704 537676

FAX 01704 500020

mail@152law.co.uk

Bereavement, divorce, and moving house are said to be the three most traumatic experiences which anyone can suffer.

At times like these it makes sense to have the services of someone who will not only look after your interests but will do so with sympathy and understanding.

Conveyancing is the process of transferring the ownership of property. The largest single cost on buying most properties is Government Stamp Duty. There will also be fees for searches (currently between £90 and £150 depending on locality) and for the Land Registry (the fee depends on the value of the property). The largest cost on selling will probably be the estate agent's fee.

Contact Tony Burns for details of the legal fees involved

This is the Last Will ...

Something like 70% of us die without making a will. This can cause both distress and financial problems to friends and family and lead to assets passing to remote relatives whom you may have had no dealings with for years or even to the State.

A properly drawn will may help in reducing Inheritance Tax payable on a death.

Contact John Lloyd or Tony Burns for more details

Members of the Law Society's Family Panel are committed to keeping up with developments in family law and to a non-confrontational approach in what can be a difficult and emotionally charged area.

Contact Peter Murphy

An important area for many clients is long-term care. Sometimes there may be an insurance-based solution but equally of concern is what happens to your house.

(Mawdsleys do not offer investment advice services which are regulated by the Financial Services Authority)

Partners

Anthony Burns M.A. (Hons) Oxon

Tony Burns is an Oxford graduate and entered the legal profession after taking a degree in English. He served his articles with the firm and then became an associate. He served as secretary of the local law society for several years.

Conveyancing, Wills & Probate

Associate Solicitor

Peter Murphy Member of the Law Society's Family Panel and of the Solicitors' Family Law Association, associate member of the U.K. College of Family Mediators

Peter Murphy joined the firm most recently. He has over 20 years experience in his specialist area of family work including divorce, matrimonial finance and child care.

Family & Matrimonial

Consultant

John D.R. Lloyd M.A. (Hons) Oxon.
Retired former solicitor.

John Lloyd joined the firm in 1967, becoming a partner in 1968. He is a graduate of Oxford University and served his articles with the Liverpool firm of Mace & Jones. A past president of Southport Rotary Club, and former Round Tabler, he is a past president of the Southport & Ormskirk Law Society and a Reader in the Church of England. He retired from the partnership at the beginning of 2003 and in October 2007 having been a solicitor for 40 years opted not to renew his practising certificate. He now works part-time maintaining the firm's I.T. systems.

regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Solicitors Founded 1881
	Mawdsleys was founded in 1881 by Mr Walter Mawdsley and is one of the longest-established firms in Southport. It has occupied its present prestigious premises on Lord Street since 1967. There is ample parking for clients visiting the office. As a general practice with established traditions the firm places great emphasis on the breadth and quality of its legal advice and on the level of personal service offered. The office makes extensive use of P.C.'s for word-processing, accounts, direct access to the banking network and the Land Registry and e-mail. There is a 6-line state-of-the-art digital telephone system. Mawdsleys offers assistance with a wide range of legal problems including conveyancing, landlord and tenant (both domestic and commercial), wills and probate, matrimonial, road traffic accidents and business affairs.	152 Lord Street Southport PR9 0QB (Corner of Hill Street) 01704 537676 FAX 01704 500020 mail@152law.co.uk Bereavement, divorce, and moving house are said to be the three most traumatic experiences which anyone can suffer. At times like these it makes sense to have the services of someone who will not only look after your interests but will do so with sympathy and understanding.
	Conveyancing is the process of transferring the ownership of property. The largest single cost on buying most properties is Government Stamp Duty. There will also be fees for searches (currently between £90 and £150 depending on locality) and for the Land Registry (the fee depends on the value of the property). The largest cost on selling will probably be the estate agent's fee. Contact Tony Burns for details of the legal fees involved
This is the Last Will ...	Something like 70% of us die without making a will. This can cause both distress and financial problems to friends and family and lead to assets passing to remote relatives whom you may have had no dealings with for years or even to the State. A properly drawn will may help in reducing Inheritance Tax payable on a death. Contact John Lloyd or Tony Burns for more details
	Members of the Law Society's Family Panel are committed to keeping up with developments in family law and to a non-confrontational approach in what can be a difficult and emotionally charged area. Contact Peter Murphy

	An important area for many clients is long-term care. Sometimes there may be an insurance-based solution but equally of concern is what happens to your house. (Mawdsleys do not offer investment advice services which are regulated by the Financial Services Authority)