Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Wigan
Platt & Fishwick have been providing professional legal services to individuals and businesses since 1914. Founded by Frank Platt and later joined by Tom Fishwick in 1950, our firm has grown steadily while maintaining a strong commitment to the local community. Our team of experienced solicitors and support staff specialise in areas including residential and commercial conveyancing, family law, personal injury claims, employment matters, and litigation. We prioritise understanding our clients' unique needs to deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to their specific circumstances.With over a century of combined experience, we combine traditional values with modern legal expertise to navigate complex legal challenges. Our accreditation by the Law Society Childrens' Panel underscores our dedication to excellence in family law. We operate from two offices in Wigan and Standish, serving clients across the region with a client-centric approach that values transparency and long-term relationships.
Services
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Personal Injury
Commercial Litigation
Employment Matters
Private Client Services
Licensing Law
Debt Recovery
Details
- Year established: 1914
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal experience in Wigan
- Our team includes accredited specialists in family law
- We provide cost-effective solutions for residential and commercial legal matters
- Client-focused approach with dedicated solicitor support
- Comprehensive service covering conveyancing, litigation, and personal injury claims
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Childrens' Panel
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, financial settlements, and cohabitation disputes. With Law Society accreditation, we provide compassionate yet firm representation for sensitive family matters. Our solicitors have decades of combined experience in both local authority cases and private family disputes.
Residential Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions from initial contracts to completion. Our conveyancing executives with over 30 years' experience ensure smooth transfers of ownership, handling title checks, mortgage requirements, and legal documentation. Specialising in Wigan and Standish property markets, we offer clear pricing and timely completions.
Personal Injury
Our accredited personal injury specialists handle accident claims, medical negligence cases, and workplace injuries. With over 30 years' experience in litigation, we pursue maximum compensation for clients while managing court proceedings in both High Court and County Courts across England and Wales.
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses in contractual disputes, debt recovery, and commercial litigation matters. Our solicitors handle cases involving breach of contract, debt enforcement, and business-related legal conflicts. With experience in both High Court and County Court proceedings, we provide strategic legal solutions for commercial clients.
Licensing Law
We assist businesses with alcohol licensing applications, premises licence variations, and designated supervisor registrations. Our services include preparing documentation, submitting applications to relevant authorities, and placing statutory advertisements. Specialising in licensing law, we help hospitality businesses comply with regulatory requirements.
People
Tracey Egerton
Conveyancing Executive
Tracey has over 30 years' experience in residential property transactions, specialising in smooth conveyancing processes for Wigan properties.
Vivienne Atkinson
Solicitor
Qualified in 2007, Vivienne handles family law cases including child custody, divorce, and financial settlements, with Law Society Childrens' Panel accreditation.
Ian Armstrong
Solicitor
Ian brings 35 years' property law experience, specialising in commercial conveyancing and landlord-tenant disputes across the Wigan area.
Mark Richardson
Solicitor
With over 30 years' litigation experience, Mark specialises in personal injury claims and complex civil disputes in both High Court and County Courts.
Helen Armstrong
Solicitor
Helen specialises in private client work including wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration since qualifying in 2014.
Questions
What areas of law do Platt & Fishwick specialise in?
We specialise in family law, residential and commercial conveyancing, personal injury claims, employment matters, commercial litigation, and licensing law.
How long has Platt & Fishwick been in business?
We have been providing legal services since 1914, making us one of Wigan's longest-established law firms.
Do you handle both personal and business legal matters?
Yes, we offer comprehensive services for both individuals and businesses, including commercial conveyancing and licensing law.
Are your solicitors accredited specialists?
Yes, our team includes Law Society Childrens' Panel accredited specialists and experienced solicitors in multiple legal disciplines.
