Solicitors in Manchester

Solicitors in Manchester

Manchester office details

Our Manchester office is located in No 1 Spinningfields, the flagship building in Manchester's Spinningfields district. We have almost 150 people based in our Manchester office, who act for clients across the UK and internationally.

As well as serving the people of Manchester, we operate in the surrounding areas such as Alderley Edge, Altrincham, Cheadle, Knutsford, Lymm, Sale and Wilmslow.

Our Manchester solicitors offer a complete range of legal services to businesses and individuals.

Other offices near Manchester: Leeds and Liverpool

Phone:
+44 (0)345 073 9900
Address:
No 1 Spinningfields Hardman Square Manchester M3 3EB
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm Sat – Sun: Closed
SRA Number:
647730
Parking and arrival
  • The nearest accessible parking to the office is located on Byrom Street, indicated with a cross on the map below. The closest NCP to the office is NCP Manchester Spinningfields, which is a 3-minute walk to the office and has accessible parking. 
  • There is enough space for 3 cars in the accessible area on Byrom Street – this is located outside No. 1 Spinningfields.  
  • Disabled badge holders can park for 3 hours.  
  • There is a drop-off point outside the entrance of 20 Stories (next door to No1 Spinningfields) and 5 metered parking bays outside The Ivy Restaurant, which is next door to No1 Spinningfields.
Building access

·         There are 3 entrances to No1 Spinningfields building – 3 x revolving doors, 3 x push controlled accessibility doors.  1 on Byrom Street, 2 from the Plaza side opposite the Lawn Club.  Weightmans is located on the 3rd floor of the building.  There are no steps at any of the entrances but there are 2 steps in the building near Plaza side entrances (closest to M&S food hall).

·         There are 4 speed gates in the main reception area of the building, 1 of which is suitable for accessible needs.

·        If you require assistance to the 3rd floor, the building security are willing or Weightmans facilities staff can meet you in the main reception.

Interior navigation
  • Lighting in the reception area is controlled by movement sensors. However ,visitors using meeting rooms will be able to turn the lights down or on and off.  
  • There is also a wellness room (Boyle) available in the client site with informal seating
  • Doors to all rooms are 85cm wide
  • Toilets are located on either side of the lift lobby, just outside of Weightmans demise (client suite). There is an accessible toilet on each floor of the building.
  • There are 8 passenger lifts in the building. They can be accessed via the ground floor and travel to all floors of the building.
  • The entrance doors to Weightmans 3rd floor are manually operated.  These doors are fire doors and are very heavy.  The doors are on an access control system; you will need an access card or to be accompanied by a member of Weightmans staff to enter in line with our information security policy.
  • The 3rd floor office is open plan with internal meeting rooms, the doors to the meeting rooms are 89 cm wide. 
  • Accessible/all gender toilets are available on each floor of the building – the door is 92cm wide. 
Amenities & Facilities
  • Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor near the building reception – there are no steps.
  • The ground floor accessible toilet cubicle has a door width of 3ft and space for a wheelchair, sink and hand dryer
  • Accessible kitchen counters in the social hub
  • In the client suite, there is a wellness room with a table, chairs and a sofa.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome. 
Communication Support

Easy-read or large print materials are available on request.

Assistance in the event of emergency

Please contact the office manager, Samantha Siddle, on +44 (0)161 233 7373 or sam.siddle@weightmans.com ahead of your visit if you would require assistance in the event of an emergency invacuation or evacuation. 

Accessibility information

Awards and accreditations

 

Our charity and community work

As part of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and to being a positive influence on the communities in which we operate, each of our offices nominates a local charity to support and undertakes a number of pro bono activities to support their local community.

Our Manchester office's current nominated charity is the Francis House Children's Hospice, a charity that provides high levels of clinical care to the families of children and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.

Learn more about our CSR programme
Francis House

Our Manchester address is:

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No 1 Spinningfields Hardman Square Manchester M3 3EB
  • Nearest train stations:
  • Deansgate 4 minutes
  • Manchester Oxford Road 10 minutes
  • Nearest parking:
  • NCP Manchester Spinningfields 4 minutes

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