Joanne Barlow
Head of Department and Partner

Joanne is the partner in charge of our property department. She began her career at CMA in 1992 as a trainee solicitor and after qualifying in 1994, she focused on property work. In 1995, Joanne soon found herself operating in a very busy residential conveyancing department with good support staff. In 1999, Joanne became a partner which coincided with her beginning to focus on commercial property work.

Since then, Joanne has gained her experience in most types of property work. She has worked with developers on newly built housing schemes and acts on behalf of owners of land and buildings (both commercial & residential) on other property related issues. She also deals with landlord and tenant matters in both multi-let buildings and smaller properties.

Although her focus is now on commercial property and business, as head of the department, she continues to oversee the residential conveyancing team.

Kelly Wiseman
residential conveyancer

Kelly re-joined Cyril Morris Arkwright in June 2021 in our Conveyancing department after previously being with the firm from 2016 to 2018.

Kelly began her career as a Conveyancing Assistant in May 2004. Since then, Kelly has gained her experience in most types of residential property work including Buying, Selling, New build developments, Re-mortgaging, Equity Transfers, Probate Sales, Auction Sales and Purchases, Buy to Let, Right to Buy, Shared Equity, Declaration of Trust & Freehold Purchases for all types of clients from first-time buyers to experienced buy-to-let property investors.

Kelly also has some experience in Family, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury.

Sarah Sayers
Senior Residential Property Associate.

Sarah Sayers is a Chartered Legal Executive in our Residential Property team.  Sarah specialises in all aspects of Residential Conveyancing including but not limited to Freehold and Leasehold sales of houses and apartments whether new build or re-sale, Transfer of Equity, Re-Mortgages, Auction Sales, Right to Buy, Help to Buy, Shared Ownership and Shared Equity.

Over the years Sarah has acted for numerous Developers in the sale of plots including drafting and approving all necessary documentation in order to facilitate sales.

Sarah joined Cyril Morris Arkwright in February 2025, having previously worked at another local law firm in Bolton for 24 years.

With over 25 years of residential property experience, Sarah is proficient at guiding clients through every stage of the property transaction process, whether it involves assisting first-time buyers in securing their dream home or facilitating transactions for property investors. Sarah approaches each case with diligence and professionalism, ensuring that the transaction proceeds smoothly, providing guidance and support at every step of her clients’ property journey.