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New Associate Directors of the Firm!

1st May 2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that two of our exceptional department heads have been appointed as Associate Directors of the firm!

Please join us in congratulating Sharlene Reid (Head of Wills and Probate) and Caroline Cockill-Guy (Head of Family Law) on this well-deserved milestone! We look forward to your continued success as part of our leadership team

Further Changes Announced to Agricultural and Business Property Relief Cap

9th January 2026

The government has announced further amendments to its proposed reform of agricultural and business property relief (APR and BPR), following sustained engagement with stakeholders in the farming and business communities. These changes materially alter the scope of the measures originally announced and will be of particular interest to landowners, family businesses and their advisers.

What is Good Divorce Week?

29th November 2021

Here at Thorneycroft Solicitors, we will be participating in Good Divorce Week from the 29th of November to the 3rd of December. We will be joining forces with Resolution to encourage a national conversation about how parents going through a separation can embrace a child-focused approach.

Rachel Stow discusses donation live on Silk 106.9

13th April 2021

We are proud to be able to give back to our local community by donating a number of laptops to two local schools here in Macclesfield and Managing Director, Rachel Stow recently appeared on Cheshire’s Silk 106.9 to discuss the donation as well as our new offices, which are also located in the heart of Macclesfield.

Thorneycroft Solicitors open second office in Macclesfield

19th August 2020

Thorneycroft Solicitors are delighted to announce the expansion of the firm as they open a new high-street based office in the heart of Macclesfield.

Why we support Age UK Cheshire East

26th March 2020

In the current climate, it’s more important than ever before that we support each other, particularly the elderly and the vulnerable, which is why we proud to be an official business supporter of Age UK Cheshire East.

Lacing up in aid of the British Heart Foundation

25th February 2020

Daniel King, a Senior Proclaim Developer and a member of the Thorneycroft Solicitors IT department will be lacing up and running to raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation.

Family Law Matters discussed Live on Silk 106.9

2nd December 2019

Family law matters can often be complex. Divorce, financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements and more can have a lasting impact on both couples and the wider members of a family.

Christine McClenaghan discusses conveyancing issues on Silk 106.9

4th November 2019

Conveyancing issues can often arise when you least expect them. Our Head of Residential and New Build Conveyancing, Christine McClenaghan recently appeared live on Silk 106.9′ Legal Hour to discuss various conveyancing issues and answer your question live on air.

Stephen Southworth discuss workplace accidents on Silk 106.9

9th October 2019

Workplace accidents can occur in any job, however, if you are injured as a result of your employer’s negligence or the negligent act of a fellow employee, you may be entitled to workplace injury compensation.

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Thorneycroft Solicitors Limited is a limited company registered in England & Wales under number 4932249. Registered office: 6 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 1AB. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (406439). A list of Directors is available at the registered office. The term 'director’, denotes a shareholder or director of the company, our Associate Directors are not shareholders or company directors. Calls may be recorded for security and training purposes.