Calder Street Legal is founded
Two solicitors open a small high-street practice in Manchester.
Our story
Small team, big standards.
How Calder Street Legal became Manchester's favourite firm.
0113 496 0742 Mon – Thu · 8:30am – 5:30pm
SRA regulatedTrusted by clients in Manchester
Our story
We're not a faceless chain. We're part of Manchester, and we've built Calder Street Legal around one idea: treat every one of our clients like family.
Thomas ReidManaging Partner, Corporate, Calder Street LegalMission & values
Service that feels personal again.
Everything we do at Calder Street Legal comes back to six simple promises we make to all of our clients.
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People first
We take the time to listen. Every conversation starts with you, not a ticket number.
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Real expertise
Our solicitors are experienced, properly trained and genuinely good at what they do.
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Rooted in Manchester
Local partners, local suppliers and a lot of local clients. We're proud to be part of Manchester.
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Easy to reach
Call, message or drop in. Quick, clear answers without the runaround.
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Honest advice
If something isn't right for you, we'll say so, even when it means less business for us.
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Privacy, always
Your details stay private and secure. We never sell or share your data.
Our story
How we got here.
From day one to today: the moments that shaped Calder Street Legal in Manchester.
37years serving Manchester,
since 1989
since 1989
- 198901 / 04
- 200402 / 04
Commercial team launched
A dedicated corporate and commercial property team begins advising local businesses.
- 201603 / 04
Lexcel accreditation
Awarded the Law Society's quality mark for client care and practice management.
- 202504 / 04
Client portal and new offices
Moved to larger premises and launched online case tracking for every client.
Meet the team
The people behind Calder Street Legal.
Experienced solicitors who know Manchester, take the time to listen and get the details right.
Managing Partner, Corporate
Thomas Reid
Advises founders and owner-managed businesses on sales, investment and succession. Ranked in Legal 500 for corporate work.
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Partner, Head of Residential Property
Eleanor Marsh
Leads a team of eight conveyancers and has handled property transactions across Manchester for 18 years.
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Partner, Family Law
Hannah Okafor
Resolution-accredited specialist in complex financial settlements and child arrangements.
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Senior Associate, Private Client
David Kerr
Full STEP member advising on wills, trusts, LPAs and estate administration.
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Associate, Employment
Priya Nair
Acts for employees and employers on dismissals, discrimination and settlement agreements.
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Senior Associate, Disputes
Marcus Bell
Commercial litigator handling contract, shareholder and debt recovery disputes.
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Loved by clients across Manchester.
Hundreds of five-star reviews and counting. Here's what clients say about Calder Street Legal.
Google
“Our purchase had a messy chain and Calder Street Legal kept us informed every step. The portal meant I never had to ring for an update.”
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Rachel T.
First-time buyer
Google
“We'd put off making wills for years. The meeting took under an hour, the drafts were clear and the fee was exactly what we were quoted.”
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Mark & Helen D.
Wills & LPAs
Trustpilot
“Administering my father's estate felt overwhelming. Our solicitor was patient, organised and kind, and handled HMRC so I didn't have to.”
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Sunita P.
Executor
Legal 500
“They guided us through the sale of our business with real commercial sense. Responsive, pragmatic and never padded the bill.”
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James Whitfield
Managing Director, manufacturing firm
Google
“Calm and practical at a really difficult time. They kept things civil with my ex-partner and the settlement was fair to both of us.”
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Chloe M.
Divorce client
Google
“The HR retainer has paid for itself twice over. Our managers get a straight answer the same day.”
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Owen Barker
HR Lead, hospitality group
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