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We are a specialist private client law firm recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 and shortlisted for Boutique Firm of the Year (Legal) at the STEP Private Client Awards 2026. We are committed to providing the highest quality legal advice delivered in plain English. We act as trusted advisers to individuals, families, executors and attorneys from Cheshire and Greater Manchester to Europe and beyond.
We offer a full range of private client services, alongside specialist expertise in areas such as cross border estate planning, advising professionals, advising business owners and vulnerable people. Our reputation is built on delivering tailored legal solutions, practical guidance and exceptional client care.
We take a personal approach to every matter. Our size ensures that you remain at the centre of everything we do, allowing us to take the time to get to know you, understand your concerns and provide clear, straightforward advice that gives you confidence and peace of mind.
We are a team of five solicitors led by Paul ClarkTEP and Becky Spall. Paul is a member of the Law Society Private Client Section advisory committee and a full member of STEP. He received Highly Commended in the Private Client Leader of the Year category at the Private Client Modern Law Awards 2026. Becky is the practice manager and responsible for ensuring the practice runs smoothly. She has been shortlisted for the Unsung Hero Award at the Probate Industry Awards 2026.
They are joined by solicitors Natasha Yelland, Melissa Howman and Simon Heapy. Natasha is ranked as an Associate to Watch in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 and was a finalist for Rising Star at the STEP Awards 2025 and was also shortlisted for the One to Watch Practitioner of the Year Award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025. Melissa Howman is an accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and was shortlisted for the Probate Lawyer of the Year Award at the Probate Industry Awards 2026. Simon Heapy is a Court of Protection specialist and co-author of the Dictionary of the Court of Protection 2025.
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Spall Clark Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
Spall Clark supported Congleton Beer Festival 2026 at Congleton Golf Club.
Introducing our solicitor Melissa Howman. She is a private client solicitor in Congleton and advises on wills, probate, trusts and complex cross‑border estates. She offers home visits in Winsford, Northwich and the surrounding area.
A trust can be thought of as a gift with conditions attached. A settlor (person making the trust) transfers assets to trustees, sets the conditions and names the beneficiaries. Trusts are managed by trustees for the benefit of the beneficiaries. They can be set up in lifetime or by Will.
Succession planning is the art of preserving and passing wealth to new generations. It views your plan as a whole, taking into to account family circumstances and wishes beyond your own immediate concerns. Used successfully, it can preserve wealth and family heritage over a number of generations.