About Us

Located in the heart of Stockport, Bollington and Macclesfield North West of England, we are a family firm of solicitors. We are a full service law firm with a lengthy history, established in 1939 we specialise in Conveyancing, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Litigation, Probate and Wills.

We pride ourselves on being transparent and client focussed. We pride ourselves on our long term relationships with clients.

Whether you are buying your first house or looking to make or update your Will, THP Law are here to listen, reassure, and collaboratively work with you to achieve your intentions and goals.

Our Approach

You are a unique individual. You have a special set of circumstances, needs, and wishes.

We use the law to provide you with options and to help you to choose which is the right option for you, and your family.

We work alongside you, as a partner, to evaluate your strategy and ensure we focus on your individual objectives to achieve your desired outcome. We provide all the knowledge and legal tools required to navigate you through some of life’s more difficult times.

From your initial consultation right through to final resolution, we will speak to you in plain English and help to provide you with all your options along with the risks, and rewards, of each choice.

You can rest, assured our customer-centric team will help guide you through the legal process of life’s transitions.

Our History

THP Law formerly Eric Thorniley & Co was founded in 1939 in Stockport and has since played an important role in supporting the local community with their legal needs.

John Howe joined Eric Thorniley & Co in 1980 and as part of a rebrand in 2008 the firm became THP Law. In 2021 John Howe retired passing the firm to fellow Director Mark and his wife Victoria, who is also a solicitor at the firm.

Managing Director and owner Mark Whittell started his career at Cobbett Leak Almond and was as a Commercial Litigation and Risk Partner at Cobbetts LLP in Manchester. Fellow Director John Louden began his legal career at George Davies in Manchester, now Mills & Reeve.

THP Law remains one of the leading Stockport law firms and underwent a full rebrand in 2022 to THP Law to reflect its continuing vision to push for legal excellence with family friendly values in the North West of England.

Our Key Principles:

We Value our clients

Treating clients with dignity and respect by being aware of and supporting personal perspectives, values, beliefs and preferences. Listening and working in partnership to deliver a high quality service for a fair value.

We give Autonomy

The provision of choice and subsequent respect for choices made by clients, balancing rights, risks and responsibilities. Optimising a person’s control through the sharing of information and empowering their decision-making.

We Support your life goals

We aim to fully understand the importance of your past, your present-day needs, and your hopes and wishes for the future to support you in achieving your life goals. 

Becoming a better version of yourself is an endless journey. The path to self-improvement isn’t always smooth, but our team have a passion to support you and give you comfort as you move through life and all its changes.

This is what differentiates us from other legal practices.

We are constantly working to improve our services. If you have any questions or concerns about your experience, please let us know.

Client Protection

IMPORTANT NOTE Bogus Law Firms Alert:

There are serious and continuing risks to the public arising from the activities of criminals and criminal gangs who are setting up bogus law firms or bogus branch offices of genuine law firms with the intention, usually, of stealing mortgage loans and taking advantage of vulnerable clients.

The Law Society publishes warning notices providing information about these threats and advice about how to protect yourself and others from it.  More information can be found here.

For your clarity, THP Law (formerly, The Howe Practice Limited) has only as a single branch registered at 2 Waterloo Court, Waterloo Road, Stockport, SK1 3DU.

Details of our firm can be confirmed at:

If you have any suspicion or concern please contact The Howe Practice by telephone (NOT EMAIL) immediately on 0161 480 2629.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE Cyber Crime Alert:

Bank Account Details:

Emails can be scammed, please do not rely on email notification of bank account details.  Our bank account details will never change and if you are asked to send money to an alternative account number (via an email request) do not process this request or reply to the email.  Please contact The Howe Practice by telephone (NOT EMAIL) immediately on 0161 480 2629.

 

Be Cyber Streetwise:

Whenever you are using email or online services you need to be aware of the risks of cyber crime. Property transactions, where large sums of money change hands, are attractive targets for criminals. You can find out how to protect yourself on the government website Cyberstreetwise or Take Five to Stop Fraud below.

 

Vulnerable Clients:

Due to the sensitive nature of some of the services we provide

  • Lasting power of attorney under the Mental Capacity Act 2005

  • Enduring power of attorney within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

  • Being appointed as the adult’s deputy under the Mental Capacity Act 2005

we take extra precautions to ensure that all staff that have contact with these clients and or handle the clients Health and Welfare or Property and Financial affairs have Enhanced Disclosure checks carried out.