Pictured: Staff from the Preston office with Gordon Taylor OBE (centre) cutting the ribbon

Preston’s business community has welcomed a new solicitors firm to Winckley Square.

Farleys Solicitors has recently opened its doors in Preston to become the firm’s sixth office within the North West.

The official opening of the Preston Office saw more than 150 professionals gather together to celebrate the unveiling of the offices.

Guests who attended the opening included partners, staff, clients and contacts from the leading North West law firm.

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The firm was originally established in Blackburn in 1958 and aims to provide specialist legal advice to both individual and commercial clients.

They provide expert advice across their legal services including property, probate/wills, crime, family matters, personal injury, company law, environmental law and many more.

Paul Schofield, partner and head of the firm’s Fraud & Business Crime department, said: “The opening of our Preston office comes following years of consistent growth, and marks the next chapter in Farleys’ success story.

“This is an exciting time for the firm as we expand further across the North West and we look forward to working with the business and local community as we continue to offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses from our new office here in the heart of Preston.”

The law firm employs 140 staff members, including 15 partners.

Farleys Solicitors already has offices located in Manchester, Blackburn, Burnley and Accrington.