Name: Thorneycroft Solicitors
Address: 12 Market Street, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7LP

New build conveyancing solicitors

Christine McClenaghan

Associate Director, Head of Property

Christine McClenaghan - Associate Director, Head of Property

Christine studied Law in Manchester. Christine previously worked as a Manager at a firm in Manchester before joining Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2019 having over 20 years of experience in Conveyancing. Christine deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfer of equity and equity release, shared ownership conveyancing, estate agency referral work and more complex title transactions. Christine's department provides a pro-active service to ensure a swift conclusion and high quality experience throughout. The team has a wealth of conveyancing experience and will be able to assist with any queries which you may have. In her spare time, Christine keeps busy spending time with her grandchildren and going for walks with her husband, Glenn, and their dog, Monty. [page-testimonial-slider category="christine-mcclenaghan"]
Chris Hughes

Solicitor, Head of Conveyancing

Chris Hughes - Solicitor, Head of Conveyancing

Chris is a Solicitor and Head of the Conveyancing Department, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the team. He qualified as a solicitor in 2006, having first completed a Business Management degree at Manchester Metropolitan University. He then went on to obtain both the Post Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Staffordshire University. Chris specialises in residential conveyancing and also handles commercial property transactions. He works closely with estate agents and fellow solicitors to ensure that every buying or selling process runs as smoothly and stress-free as possible for clients. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter Sienna Blue. He is also a keen gym-goer and cyclist, having recently taken part in a charity bike ride from Morecambe to Bridlington.
Grace Price

Associate Solicitor

Grace Price - Associate Solicitor

Grace qualified as a Solicitor in 2018 having completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Chester in 2016. Grace re-joined Thorneycrofts in June 2025 having now had two children and is based in the Holmes Chapel Office. Grace specialises in residential conveyancing dealing with sales and purchases, new builds, unregistered properties, help to buy, transfer of equity and remortgages. In her spare time Grace enjoys keeping fit and spending time with her family. [page-testimonial-slider category="grace-price"]
Lisa Harding

Licensed Conveyancer

Lisa Harding - Licensed Conveyancer

Lisa joined Thorneycroft Solicitors conveyancing department in March 2025. Lisa completed the Council for Licensed Conveyancers distance learning course qualifying as a Licenced Conveyancer in August 2013 but has worked within the industry for 35+ years. Lisa can handle all aspects of residential conveyancing including sale, purchase, transfer of equity, equity release, shared ownership, remortgages, leasehold and help to buy. In her spare time Lisa enjoys reading, walking, cross stitching, crafting, cricket, caravanning and socialising
Samantha Birchenall

Paralegal

Samantha Birchenall - Paralegal

Samantha has been a member of our Conveyancing team since Aug 2017 and has recently completed her Bachelor of Laws through the Open University. Samantha supports our senior fee earners with residential matters.

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New build conveyancing solicitors:

New build conveyancing solicitors

Christine McClenaghan

Chris Hughes

Grace Price

Lisa Harding

Samantha Birchenall

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