Legal Advice for Individuals & Families

Straightforward legal advice for life’s important decisions, from wills and estate planning to employment matters and independent legal advice. Our solicitors advise individuals and families across Manchester and the UK on a wide range of personal legal matters. Whether you are planning the future, dealing with a workplace issue or need independent legal advice on a document or transaction, we provide clear, practical guidance at every stage.

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What do you need legal support with?

Our solicitors advise individuals across three core service areas, giving you the legal support you need for life’s most important decisions.

Wills, Estate Planning & Powers of Attorney

Planning ahead protects the people you care about. Our solicitors advise on will drafting, mirror wills, Islamic wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate planning and property protection trusts. Clear, considered advice that ensures your wishes are documented and legally sound.

Employment Law

When a workplace situation needs legal input, timing matters. Our solicitors advise individuals on settlement agreements, redundancy, unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and employment contract reviews. Practical advice that helps you understand your position and make informed decisions.

Private Client & Independent Legal Advice

Some transactions require a solicitor to confirm you have received independent legal advice. Our solicitors provide ILA for personal guarantees, mortgages and legal documents, alongside document certification and ID verification services. Fast, professional and clearly priced.

Not sure where to start?

Our team covers a wide range of individual & family legal services, Please get in touch and we will be happy to help!

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Legal support built around you

Getting the right legal advice starts with being heard. Our solicitors take time to understand your situation fully before advising on the best course of action. That means you receive advice shaped around your circumstances, not a standard response to a standard question.

Our clients tell us they value working directly with solicitors who take the detail seriously. You will not be passed around or kept at arm’s length. When your matter needs attention, it is handled directly and promptly by the person responsible for your matter from the outset.

Personal legal matters often arise at significant moments, planning for retirement, dealing with a difficult employer, or handling a loved one’s affairs. At MAR Legal, our solicitors understand the importance of those moments and advise accordingly. Clear on the law, direct on what it means for you, and focused on getting the right outcome.

Who our solicitors help

Individuals planning for the future: wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate planning and property protection trusts, handled with care and without unnecessary delay.
Families managing an estate: : advice on estate planning, executor responsibilities and how to protect assets for the people who matter most.
Employees facing a workplace situation: advice on settlement agreements, redundancy, unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing, so you can make an informed decision about your position.
Business owners with personal legal needs: wills and estate planning handled alongside your commercial interests, including wills specifically structured for business owners.
Individuals requiring independent legal advice: ILA for personal guarantees, mortgage deeds and other legal documents, with same-week appointments available.
Individuals needing document certification: certified copies and ID verification handled quickly and professionally, for UK and international purposes.

How Our Personal Legal Service Process Works

Tell us about your matter

Get in touch and give us a brief overview of what you need. We will confirm whether we can help and outline what the process looks like from there.

Initial consultation

We discuss your matter in detail, making sure we understand your situation and what you need to achieve before we advise on the right course of action.

Work is delivered

Our solicitors work through your matter clearly and efficiently, keeping you updated and delivering what was agreed within the timescales discussed.

Marium Razzaq
Solicitor & Director Mar Legal
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Meet the Founder

Marium brings 22 years of experience advising individuals and businesses on a wide range of legal matters across the UK and internationally. A solicitor regulated by the SRA (ID: 277854), MCIArb, and DIFC Courts mediator, she founded MAR Legal to give individuals and businesses direct access to senior legal advice without the overhead of a traditional firm.

What our clients say about MAR Legal

    
 
 
         
   George Alexo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t recommend Mar Legal highly enough. From the first consultation they were clear, knowledgeable, and straightforward with their advice — no jargon, no runaround. They were responsive whenever I had questions and clearly had my best interests at heart throughout. If you’re looking for legal support you can actually trust, this is the team.
  
 
        
   Mark West 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Perfect experience! We required our IDs verified for a house purchase in another town. The team were very friendly, helpful and quick to sort everything out for us. I highly reccomend!
  
 
        
   Yoana Mitova 
 
 
 
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   Conor Morrison 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I instructed MAR legal to assist with company formation and trademark applications for my business. The whole process was straightforward and handled professionally from start to finish. They were responsive, knowledgeable and made sure everything was completed properly. I would definitely use MAR legal again for future business matters.
  
 
        
   Anah Akbar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used MAR legal to prepare my UK will and found the service very professional and easy to deal with. Everything was explained clearly and the process was handled efficiently from start to finish. It gave me real peace of mind knowing everything had been done properly. I would happily recommend MAR legal to anyone looking to put a will in place.
  
 
        
   Safiy U 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used MAR legal for a range of corporate and commercial matters and have always found them reliable, responsive and easy to work with. Their advice is practical and commercially focused, which is exactly what you want as a business owner. They have supported us with contracts, business agreements and general commercial advice, and everything has been handled professionally and efficiently. Communication has always been clear and turnaround times have been very good. It is refreshing to work with a firm that takes the time to understand the commercial side of a business rather than just giving generic legal advice. We would happily recommend MAR legal to other businesses looking for ongoing legal support.
  
 
        
   Sarah Ibrar 
 
 
 
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   Pooja Cheema 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I needed independent legal advice on a bridging loan for a refinance and MAR legal handled it well. They were quick to respond, easy to deal with and turned everything around within 24 hours. The fees were reasonable and there were no delays. I would be happy to use them again.
  
 
        
   Ibby Tv 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used MAR Legal for independent legal advice on a mortgage and was very pleased with the service. I was able to get a same day appointment, which was really helpful, and everything was turned around within 24 hours. They talked me through everything in a way that actually made sense and were easy to deal with throughout. I would use MAR legal again without hesitation.
  
 
        
   Sajaad Nawaz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. MAR legal assisted with drafting an employment contract for my business and the service was very good. They took the time to understand our requirements and produced a clear and well structured contract that suited our needs. The advice was practical and the process was handled efficiently. I would be happy to use MAR legal again for future legal support.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Personal Legal Services FAQs

Our solicitors advise individuals on wills and estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, employment law matters including settlement agreements and redundancy, independent legal advice for documents and transactions, and document certification and ID verification. If you are unsure whether we can help with your specific matter, get in touch and we will let you know promptly.

Not for every decision, but for significant ones, signing a settlement agreement, making a will, granting a power of attorney, or providing a personal guarantee – getting proper legal advice protects your interests and ensures you understand what you are agreeing to. Some transactions, such as mortgages involving a personal guarantee, require a solicitor to certify that you have received independent legal advice before the document can proceed.

For most personal legal matters, we can arrange an initial consultation within a few working days. For independent legal advice appointments, same-week availability is often possible. Get in touch and we will confirm what is available.

Many of our individual services are available on a fixed fee basis, giving you certainty on cost before work begins. Will drafting, powers of attorney, independent legal advice and document certification are all typically fixed fee. For matters where the scope is harder to define at the outset, we discuss the most appropriate fee structure at the initial consultation.

No. While MAR Legal is based in Manchester, our solicitors advise individuals across the UK. The majority of personal legal work is handled remotely, making the process straightforward regardless of where you are based. For matters requiring a face-to-face appointment, we can arrange this at our Spinningfields office.

Legal Advice for Individuals and Families

What do you need legal support with?