An independent, award-winning law firm in Manchester
We're one of the largest law firms in the North West and proudly placed at the heart of Manchester. Our nationally-recognised team, based at an award-winning office space near St Peter’s Square, serves people and businesses across the city and further beyond.
Whether your legal requirements are professional or personal, you’re in good hands. We've been acknowledged in The Legal 500 for several years running — including the 2025 Top Tier and Hall of Fame — and commended by peers in The Times Best Law Firms.
We’re also a purpose-led business that’s committed to our communities. In 2022, we became the UK’s largest law firm to become B Corp certified and through The Brabners Foundation — our independent charity — we work closely with charities across Manchester and the wider North West.
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Serving businesses and individuals across Manchester and beyond
Our 500-strong team offers the full range of legal services, for every eventuality — whether in times of challenge or in times of opportunity.
We have a diverse, international client base that includes individuals, sportspeople, celebrities, SMEs, social enterprises and multinational, global brands.
For business…
We help Manchester to do business. We offer a comprehensive suite of expert legal services for businesses, covering fields including corporate transactions, employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and much more.
Our specialist, experienced team contains experts across many sectors and niches — our clients include organisations across healthcare, housing, manufacturing, property and construction, recruitment, retail, sport, technology and the third sector.
For life…
You can count on us. For individuals across Manchester, we’re here to help you throughout all of life’s personal matters — including family law, contentious probate, medical negligence and estate planning.
If you have an ongoing requirement, our Brabners Personal team can provide you with a trusted legal advisor in your family’s corner — one who's able to help you plan for the future and be there quickly during life's critical moments.
Meet our multidisciplinary Manchester team
As an independent law firm, we value being able to offer a principled, objective, added-value service to all our clients — acting as their one-stop strategic partner.
Our team is among the largest in Manchester and the North West, with over 500 people serving the region with their warmth, talent and experience.
We can be reached by phoning 0161 836 8800 8am-8pm Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Alternatively, you can email hello@brabners.com or fill in our contact form below.
Our award-winning office in the heart of Manchester
Our 20,000 sq ft Manchester office won The British Council For Offices’ (BCO’s) Fit Out of Workplace award in 2023.
According to the write-up, “The judges noted that Brabners' relocation to 100 Barbirolli Square in Manchester provided a unique opportunity for the 200-year-old legal firm to transform the way it works and introduce colleagues to a modern working style.
There is a... move towards an open, split-level workspace specifically designed to support hybrid and flexible working. Connected physically and visually through the creation of an internal staircase, the contemporary workplace gives people more choice in where and how they work, and offers a variety of hospitality areas for staff to interact with clients.
The striking design promotes connection and collaboration in an environment inspired by the history of Barbirolli Square, the Halle Orchestra and the concept of sound.”
Finding us in Manchester
We’re conveniently located in the heart of the city at 100 Barbirolli Square, close to the Bridgewater Hall and St Peter’s Square. It's easy to reach by bus, car, tram or on foot.
By car
The car park entrance is on Bishopsgate (M2 3BG), which is right at the lights just before Premier Inn if you’re arriving from Lower Moseley Street (with Barbirolli on your right) or left if arriving from the Oxford Road end of Lower Moseley Street.
To enter the car park, approach the red and white barrier at the bottom of Bishopsgate. Use the arrow to scroll across to select '100 Barbirolli' and advise which parking bay you've been designated. Once the barrier opens, turn immediately to the right and go down the ramp to the small shutter on the left. Our security team will let you into the car park.
Our reception is located on floor 9. To exit the car park, drive to the shutter exit, which will rise automatically.
Metro, train, bus and on foot
St Peter’s Square Metrolink is two minutes’ walk away and Oxford Road Train Station is a five-minute walk away. The closest bus stops are Bridgewater Hall (Stop ST) and Oxford Street (Stop SV).
The entrance to 100 Barbirolli Square can be found near the top of the steps at the end of the Rochdale Lake Canal. Our reception is on floor 9.
“It's fantastic to see our plans for a new, modern and collaborative workspace come to life... Our office accommodation at Barbirolli Square is in keeping with our immediate and long-term growth ambitions, our move to agile working and with our objective to play our part as an integral member of the business communities we serve.”
Robert White, CEO, Brabners
Contact our award-winning Manchester team today
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