About us

We are an award-nominated specialist legal practice, recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, one of the legal profession’s leading independent directories. We are committed to providing the highest quality legal advice in plain English and act as trusted advisers to individuals and families from Cheshire and Greater Manchester to clients across Europe and beyond.

Our size ensures that you are at the centre of everything we do. We believe in taking time to listen to you, understand your objectives and provide practical, straightforward advice. We offer a no-obligation initial meeting at no charge, allowing you to discuss your legal concerns and explore your options without any time pressure.

We understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality. In an increasingly connected world, you can be confident that all your dealings with us will be handled with the utmost privacy and care.

“My dealings with this firm have revealed them to be wholly professional , knowledgeable and above all tremendously kind and empathetic.”

Our Philosophy

We are modern lawyers with traditional values. We strongly believe in providing the highest level of service and client care. One of the ways we do this is by giving our advice in plain English and avoiding legal jargon wherever possible.

We are more than just solicitors, we are trusted advisers to whom you can turn for support. We always strive to achieve the best result for our clients.

We often work with other professionals to provide integrated advice which is far more effective than visiting differently professionals separately.

We believe that great communication is the foundation of a good relationship. This is why you will be given the direct dial number of your solicitor so you can contact them directly rather than having to go through receptionists or ‘gatekeepers’.

We understand that your time is precious. We will come to visit you at home or your office at a time to suit you. If you prefer you can meet us at our office in Congleton, Cheshire or online via Microsoft Teams. We will handle your matters with care and sensitivity as we navigate you through the legal landscape.

Our Expertise

As a specialist legal practice, we focus solely on providing legal advice to individuals and families on wills, trusts, probate, lasting powers of attorney, inheritance tax planning and Court of Protection matters. Our experienced team combines technical expertise with clear, practical advice delivered in plain English.

We are recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, one of the legal profession’s leading independent directories, and have been nominated for ‘Boutique Firm of the Year (Legal)’ at the STEP Private Client Awards 2026. We also achieved ‘Highly Commended’ in the Probate Law Firm of the Year: Boutique category at the Probate Industry Awards 2026 and ‘Private Client Firm of the Year’ at the Modern Law Awards 2026. We were also shortlisted for ‘Excellence in Vulnerable Client Care’ categories at the Modern Law Awards 2026.

“They have an in-depth knowledge in their specialist area and can deal with complex cases…” Private Wealth Law respondent – Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

Our Community

We strongly believe in the importance of local community and we are actively engaged in supporting local groups in the local area. Local organisations we have supported include:

Beartown Rickshaw

Congleton Dementia Friends

Congleton Tennis Club

No Tier Snooker Society

Ruby’s Fund

We have been shortlisted in the Outstanding collaborative working – Charities category at the Twilight Awards for our work with East Cheshire Hospice.

Our Environmental Commitment

We are committed to supporting our environment by limiting the environmental impact of our business. This is why we made the decision to become a ‘paper light’ office. Our correspondence is recorded electronically and we do not take paper copies for physical files. We avoid using paper notepads wherever possible and instead take notes electronically.

Although we are required to keep paper versions of certain documents such as Wills, LPAs and Trust deeds, we limit our paper usage wherever possible and we have significantly reduced our environmental footprint. We consider ourselves to be ethical solicitors and we often work with financial advisors who can offer ethical investments which do not contribute to environmental damage such as deforestation.

Our Solicitors

Management Team

Paul Clark, Managing Director of Spall Clark Solicitors
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Managing Director & Solicitor

Paul is the managing director of Spall Clark Solicitors. He is a solicitor, full member of STEP and serves on the Law Society Private Client and Estates Committee. He has more than 16 years’ experience advising clients on private client matters, with a particular expertise in complex international estates and cross-border succession issues.

He was a founding member and director of South Cheshire Law Society. He received Highly Commended in the Private Client Leader of the Year category at the Private Client Modern Law Awards 2026 and was shortlisted for the Private Client Practitioner of the Year Award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025.

Paul now spends a greater proportion of his time leading the firm and supporting its continued growth. He continues to advise on a select number of complex matters and provides technical guidance and support to other members of the private client team.

Contact:
Email: paul.clark@spallclark.co.uk

Office: 01260 769 639

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Becky Spall

Director, Practice Manager & Solicitor 

Becky is the Practice Manager at Spall Clark Solicitors and deals with the day to day operations of the firm, strategic and business development together with advertising and marketing. Becky also qualified as a Solicitor in 2015 and has experience working in both litigation and private client where she developed a particular interest in advising elderly and vulnerable clients. Becky understands the local community well having spent time most of her life living in Congleton and has spent over 8 years in the legal profession working in Cheshire and North Staffordshire. Becky has been shortlisted for the Unsung Hero Award at the Probate Industry Awards 2026.

‘Becky from the team was brilliant with us’

Contact:
Email: becky.spall@spallclark.co.uk

Office: 01260 769 639

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Solicitors

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Melissa Howman

Solicitor

Melissa is a Solicitor at Spall Clark Solicitors. Melissa has worked in the legal profession for over 11 years and has specialised predominantly in Private Client work over the past 5 years. She completed her Law degree at the University of Liverpool.

Melissa has a particular interest in helping clients to navigate the probate process following the death of a loved one. Melissa recognises the emotional challenges families often face during such difficult times which is evident in her sensitive approach to client care. Melissa is a Dementia Friend with the Alzheimer’s Society. She is an accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and an affiliate member of STEP. Melissa has been shortlisted for the Probate Lawyer of the Year Award at the Probate Industry Awards 2026 and Twilight Awards 2026.

‘Melissa provided excellent advice and was very professional and welcoming’

Contact:
Email: melissa.howman@spallclark.co.uk

Office: 01260 769 639

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Natasha Yelland
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Natasha Yelland

Solicitor

Natasha is a Solicitor at Spall Clark Solicitors. She is ranked as an Associate to Watch in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 and has developed a strong reputation for providing clear, practical advice to clients.

She completed her Law degree at the University of Derby and later completed a Masters in Legal Practice with a focus on testamentary capacity. Natasha has a particular interest in advising vulnerable and elderly clients. She is a Dementia Friend with the Alzheimer’s Society, an associate member of STEP and is working towards full STEP membership.

Natasha was also shortlisted as a finalist for the Rising Star (Legal) Award with the STEP Private Client Awards 2025 and for the One to Watch Practitioner of the Year Award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025.

‘Natasha has (been) brilliant from start to the finish’

Contact:
Email: natasha.yelland@spallclark.co.uk

Office: 01260 769 639

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Simon Heapy

Consultant Solicitor

Simon is a specialist Court of Protection Solicitor. He is highly respected lawyer and has previously been named as a leading individual by the Legal 500 (2016) and Chambers & Partners (2016 and 2018). Prior to joining Spall Clark Solicitors as a consultant, he was a partner at a leading law firm in Manchester and has also spent time working at a solicitors in Macclesfield. He has also completed a Judicial Work Shadowing Scheme with Senior Judge Lush. Simon is a co-author of the Dictionary of the Court of Protection.

Simon grew up in a village near Macclesfield and he still lives in the town to this day. He spends his spare time following football (Macclesfield FC) and cricket, and is a keen guitarist and music lover. He is also very fond of red wine and travelling.

‘His knowledge and professionalism are outstanding.’

Contact:
Email: simon.heapy@spallclark.co.uk

Office: 01260 769 639

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Office Dogs

Rupert and Lola

Lola and Rupert

Welfare officers

Lola was adopted from Manchester Dogs Home and Rupert was adopted from Silver Fox Dog Rescue. Lola joined us in 2021 and Rupert joined in 2026

They both like their routine and they are happiest when everyone is together.

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Other professionals

We are committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients and are always interested in hearing from other professionals that share our values. Please note, we do not intend to work with businesses that offer paid referrals as we prefer to refer to businesses based on the quality of services offered and the needs of the client.