Spall Clark Solicitors welcomes Melissa Howman

Spall Clark Solicitors is delighted to announce the recent addition of Private Client Solicitor, Melissa Howman to its specialist team. Melissa advises clients on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration.

About Melissa

Melissa studied for her Law degree at the University of Liverpool before going on to complete her LPC part time at the University of Law (Chester) whilst also training to become a Solicitor.

Melissa’s first legal position in a law firm was as a Private Client Paralegal in Cheshire. She has been working in the legal profession for over 11 years and has specialised predominantly Private Client matter over the last 5 years. Melissa also has experience in other areas of practice including Litigation, Employment Law and Landlord and Tenant.

Since qualifying as a solicitor, Melissa has built on her experience across a wide range of Private Client matters, including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate. She particularly values the personal connection that comes from meeting clients face to face and guiding them through often sensitive and complex issues.

Future plans

Melissa is looking forward to progressing in her role at Spall Clark Solicitors and is planning to become a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) through The Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) – a global professional body for specialist practitioners that help individuals and families plan for the future.

Client Feedback

Over the years Melissa has received brilliant feedback from her clients which is a testament to her hard work and dedication. One of Melissa’s former clients at a previous firm says:

“I had outlined that I was having Major Surgery, and needed to be prepared in case ‘something went wrong’… Emails were replied to within hours, and phone calls were responded to instantly, also meetings, signings etc were set up without any delays. We [the wife] and I couldn’t ask for any better service”.

Joining Spall Clark

Melissa joined our specialist private client practice on 1 July 2025 and works closely with Paul ClarkTEP and Natasha Yelland.

Talking about joining Spall Clark Solicitors, Melissa says:

I’m delighted to have joined a firm that takes pride in its personalised approach to client care. It is also great to be able to work with a team that will enable me to build on my previous experience whilst also obtaining new knowledge with a more diverse range of clients/matters. Through Spall Clark’s empathetic attitude (which mirrors my own) I can continue make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives at times when they are very often at their most vulnerable.

Practice Manager and Solicitor Becky Spall says:

We are thrilled to have Melissa as part of our specialist private client team. Her personable and sympathetic approach to her clients when assisting them during some of the most difficult times in their lives will play a huge part in us being able to help even more people with their legal matters.

Outside of work

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys attending concerts and spending time with her family and two dogs called Meeko and Gizmo.

How to contact Melissa Howman

To book a free initial consultation with Melissa, please call us on 01260 769 639 or email Melissa directly at melissa.howman@spallclark.co.uk. We offer appointments at our Congleton office or in your own home. Alternatively, meetings can be carried out online (e.g. via Teams).