Business Details
Expert Legal Services in Merseyside
Maxwell Hodge Solicitors has established itself as a trusted legal practice serving clients across Merseyside and beyond. With decades of combined experience, our team of qualified solicitors specialises in medical negligence, personal injury claims, family law, property transactions, and dispute resolution. Our firm holds Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation from the Law Society, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in residential property matters. We operate on a No Win No Fee basis for many cases, ensuring accessible legal representation. Our dedicated professionals provide tailored advice for wills, probate, and lifetime planning while maintaining authorisation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 598347.Through six strategically located offices in Aintree, Formby, Huyton, Kirkby, Maghull, West Kirby, and Woolton, we deliver expert legal services with a personal touch. Our multidisciplinary approach combines specialist knowledge in clinical negligence with extensive experience in commercial litigation. We maintain transparent fee structures and offer fixed-price initial consultations for family law matters. Our commitment to client care extends to providing clear guidance on lasting powers of attorney and court of protection appointments. With a proven track record in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and inheritance disputes, we combine legal expertise with compassionate support during challenging times.
Services
Medical Negligence Claims
Personal Injury Compensation
Family Law Services
Property Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Dispute Resolution
Lasting Power of Attorney
Court of Protection
Inheritance Tax Planning
Commercial Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer No Win No Fee options for personal injury and medical negligence claims
- Our team includes specialists accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- We maintain transparent fee structures with fixed-price initial consultations
- We operate six conveniently located offices across Merseyside
- Our conveyancing department holds Law Society CQS accreditation
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Services
Medical Negligence Claims
Our specialist team handles complex medical negligence cases involving brain and spinal injuries, misdiagnosis, and treatment failures. We pursue claims against NHS trusts, private hospitals, and healthcare professionals nationwide. With extensive experience in catastrophic injury cases, we secure compensation for ongoing care and rehabilitation needs while providing compassionate support throughout the legal process.
Personal Injury Compensation
We represent clients in work-related accidents, road traffic collisions, and public liability claims. Our expertise covers asbestos-related diseases, repetitive strain injuries, and catastrophic injuries. We work on a No Win No Fee basis, ensuring access to justice while pursuing maximum compensation for lost earnings, medical treatment, and rehabilitation requirements through negotiated settlements or court proceedings.
Family Law Services
Our family law specialists provide fixed-fee initial consultations for divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. We handle complex financial disputes, cohabitation agreements, and grandparent rights cases. With dedicated mediators available, we prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining robust court representation when necessary to protect client interests.
Property Conveyancing
Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we manage residential property transactions including new builds, shared ownership, and Help to Buy schemes. Our team handles leasehold extensions, remortgaging, and ownership transfers while providing clear cost estimates. We ensure smooth transactions through experienced conveyancers and dedicated administrative support across all our office locations.
Wills and Probate
We offer comprehensive will drafting services, inheritance tax planning, and probate administration. Our specialists advise on lasting powers of attorney, court of protection matters, and deed of variation arrangements. With expertise in contentious probate cases, we provide both estate planning services and dispute resolution while maintaining sensitivity during bereavement periods.
People
Simon Leyland
Chief Executive and Director
With extensive legal sector leadership experience, Simon oversees property services and strategic direction. He brings over 20 years' expertise in managing complex conveyancing transactions and business operations across multiple office locations.
Kristina Stoddern
Director
Leading medical negligence and personal injury departments, Kristina has successfully handled numerous high-value clinical negligence cases. Her expertise spans brain and spinal injury claims, with a focus on securing comprehensive compensation packages for long-term care needs.
Claire Banks
Director
Specialising in disputes and litigation, Claire manages complex commercial and civil cases. With dual expertise in family law, she provides strategic legal solutions for contentious probate matters and professional negligence claims across Merseyside.
Andrea Ashton
Director
Head of wills, probate and lifetime planning, Andrea specialises in estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation. She advises on lasting powers of attorney and court of protection matters, combining technical expertise with compassionate client support.
Gillian Lord
Solicitor
As medical negligence team leader, Gillian specialises in clinical negligence claims against NHS trusts and private healthcare providers. With particular focus on birth injury cases, she provides expert legal representation while maintaining sensitive client communication throughout the claims process.
Questions
What areas of law does Maxwell Hodge specialise in?
We specialise in medical negligence, personal injury claims, family law, property conveyancing, wills and probate, dispute resolution, and commercial litigation.
Do you offer No Win No Fee arrangements?
Yes, we offer No Win No Fee options for personal injury, medical negligence, and certain other legal claims.
Are your conveyancing services accredited?
Yes, our property department holds the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation.
What locations do you serve?
We operate six offices across Merseyside in Aintree, Formby, Huyton, Kirkby, Maghull, West Kirby, and Woolton.
Can you help with lasting powers of attorney?
Yes, our specialist team provides comprehensive advice and preparation services for both financial and healthcare LPA documents.
