Admitted 1968 Roll Number 96450
Member of the Law Society , Member of the Institute of Directors,
Telephone Number : 01772 624999 E-mail : ghl@ghlee.co.uk
Education
Privately Educated at : Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn
King Edward VII School, Lytham St. Annes
College of Law, Guildford
Career History
Since admittance as a solicitor of the Supreme Court I have practiced in Leyland to the present day
I believe that the Client’s interests are of paramount importance. They deserve a first class service which can only be achieved by attention to detail, a positive mental attitude and devotion of my time to their matters.
My Principle whom I was under Articles was very strict and disciplined and this made sure that the job was done right the first time.
The consequences of such training has been to my advantage and has enabled me to run successful businesses over the years and given the Clients confidence to rely upon my support.
Until ill health forced me to partially retire in 1991, I was the Managing Partner of the business I had created under various successive names with 4 Partners and 70 staff operating from the office in Leyland and 4 other branch legal offices and 2 estate agency offices. I was the first in Lancashire to open a Solicitors property shop. Due to my illness I downscaled, but upon recovery, I ultimately took new partners with whom I continue to practice.
My Legal experience started in 1958 as a Clerk with the usual General Civil Court Experience and then continued under Articles for 5 years with Probate and Conveyancing, the Old fashioned way, which stood me in good stead
Upon qualification I commenced to expand the practice which I acquired, from my Principle Harry Wood, in 1970
During the 52 years I have experience in : Criminal Law, Motoring and Liquor licensing
Matrimonial
Wills and Inheritance Tax Planning
Probate and Trust work
Planning Appeals
Industrial Employment Appeals
Civil Litigation in the County Court, High Court and Chancery Division
Conveyance both domestic and commercial, together with Leasing
Business and Corporate work especially Company acquisitions
I relinquished visits to the Magistrates, County Court and High Court, which enabled me to concentrate on matters such as Probate, Conveyancing, Leasing, and especially Corporate work. However, I still undertake some complicated Civil Litigation matters in the High Court and Chancery Division.
My experience in the Commercial field placed me in many unique positions, which I have duly seized and guided me in many different avenues and at one point I operated 13 different business, in various fields
Accordingly, I am able to give advice in many different areas of law and business management
When I am not in the office, I can be found enjoying a glass of red wine in the company of people of various associations, of which I am a member.
Got a problem? make an appointment and call in for a free 15 minute chat.
Some comments from Clients
“A very approachable individual who quickly built a rapport with me. He was decisive to the point
with his advice and all-round excellent Solicitor” – John D Bolton
“An outstanding advocate who was very in tune with me and very personable” – Jayne P Wigan
“He has a knack for making complicated legal matters appear straight forward” – Diane S Leyland
“Personable and bright. He works well with his team and gives great confidence. – George B Leyland
“He makes himself available and provides good pragmatic advice in a timely fashion” – Peter B Chorley
“Brilliant with us and skilled at straitening out our complicated legal matters” – SW Leyland
“A highly accomplished solicitor, who was excellent with me in sorting my problems” – Peter T Preston