Welcome to Spall Clark Solicitors

About us

We are a specialist legal practice, committed to providing the highest quality legal advice delivered in plain English. We act as trusted advisors to individuals, families, executors and attorneys from Cheshire and Greater Manchester to Europe and beyond. We offer a full range of private client services as well as specialist areas such as cross border estate planning, advising professionals, advising business owners and vulnerable people.

We offer a personal approach and provide legal advice in plain English. Our size ensures that you are at the centre of everything we do and enables us to take the time to get to know you and understand your concerns.

Read more
Photo of the team at Spall Clark Solicitors

We are a team of five solicitors led by Paul ClarkTEP and Becky Spall. Paul is a member of the Law Society Private Client Section advisory committee and a full member of STEP. He was shortlisted for the Private Client Practitioner of the Year Award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025. Becky is the practice manager and responsible for ensuring the practice runs smoothly.

They are joined by solicitors Natasha YellandMelissa Howman and Simon Heapy. Natasha was nominated as a finalist for Rising Star at the STEP Awards 2025 and was also shortlisted for the One to Watch Practitioner of the Year Award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025. Melissa Howman is an accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. Simon Heapy is a Court of Protection specialist and co-author of the Dictionary of the Court of Protection 2025.

Contact Us

Our Services

News & Insights

Spall Clark logo with Santa hat and holly leaves

Opening Times – Christmas 2025 and the New Year

Opening Times – Christmas 2025 and the New Year   Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Spall Clark Solicitors We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Our Christmas and New Year opening times The team at Spall Clark Solicitors will be taking a break over…

Read more
Coins in a jar with three small stacks of coins next to the jar. Each stack is slightly larger than the previous.

Understanding Charitable Gifts in Wills

The way in which a gift is left to charity can alter the overall amount of tax due. This gives rise to the question: should the tax be calculated on the whole estate first and then divided between the charities and individuals, or should the division be made first and then tax paid only by the non-exempt beneficiaries?

Read more
A jam jar of coins with a sticker labelled 'savings'. Held in two hands in a heart shape. Photo by Towfiqu Barbhuiya via Unsplash.com

Upcoming changes to Pensions and Inheritance Tax

Starting from 6 April 2027, unused pension funds and death benefits will generally be included in an individual’s estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. As a result, if the total value of the estate exceeds the IHT threshold, these pension assets may become subject to tax upon death.

Read more

We look forward to working with you