Welcome to Forshaws Davies Ridgway LLP

a leading full service law firm
Forshaws Davies Ridgway LLP (FDR) is a leading full service legal practice based in Cheshire. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality solutions across a comprehensive range of legal services to both business and private clients alike, throughout England and Wales.

a modern and personal approach
By adopting and implementing a thoroughly modern but personal, hands-on approach, FDR ensures that every step is taken to complete instructions as quickly as possible and to the highest possible standards – whether it’s for a multi-national organisation or a private concern.

With over 130 highly trained staff and 18 experienced Partners, we are one of the top 20 legal practices in the Northwest.

experience. expertise. excellence.
Everything FDR does is focused on providing an outstanding client service whilst also remaining cost-effective. We are more than confident we have the right mix of talented people to make sure this isn’t just a prediction, it’s a promise.

we’re hardly the new kids on the block either
The origins of FDR date back as far as 1750. Over the years, this experience and heritage has created a solid foundation for the innovative and pioneering 21st Century practice you’ll find in operation today.

The traditional values of personal service combine with the technologically driven, forward thinking spirit of the modern day FDR to offer the best possible legal solutions.

It is our friendly, approachable style and cutting edge expert advice that keeps clients coming back whenever the need arises.

working for our clients
At FDR, everything is centred on the needs of clients. Procedures, structures and policies are driven by these needs, enabling us to offer exactly what our clients need.

you’re in safe hands with us
Each different service is led by a Partner of the practice and handled by specialist lawyers, so you’re safe in the knowledge that highly skilled professionals are at the forefront of everything the practice does, as well as being easily accessible at all times.

It is this personal contact combined with a modern proactive approach that makes the people at FDR so easy to deal with.

big practice experience, small practice care
FDR has many years experience working with large multinational and public sector bodies and the business continues to grow.

Although proud to provide services to such large high profile organisations, we never forget that the same high standards apply to everything we do for all our clients no matter how big or small, commercial or private.

we offer the best possible advice at all times
Attention to detail and to each client’s specific needs allows the practice to offer the best possible advice at all times. All clients are different, so our staff at FDR are always willing to listen and adapt in order to tailor services to meet individual requirements.

The practice is accredited by Lexcel, the Law Society’s practice management standard. The Lexcel practice management standard is only awarded to solicitors who meet the highest management and customer care standards. Lexcel accredited practices undergo rigorous independent assessment every year to ensure they meet the required high standards of excellence.

what can we do for you?
FDR offers comprehensive services in all aspects of commercial law, conveyancing, criminal law, family law, litigation and wills & probate.

So, whatever legal advice or action you require, FDR has the experience and expertise to offer a thoroughly modern, efficient, personal service that gets results. So let us get to work for you.