Watkins Solicitors is a distinguished law firm based in Bristol, recognized for its expertise in family law, education law, and conveyancing. With multiple offices across the South West and a commitment to providing friendly, professional, and efficient service, the firm stands out for its Lexcel accreditation, Law Society certifications, and dedication to achieving optimal outcomes for clients in even the most complex cases.
The firm takes a practical, client-centered approach, offering clear and tailored advice without upselling unnecessary services. Their experienced team supports individuals, families, and professionals across England and Wales, with special recognition for their work in children’s rights, special educational needs, and high-stakes property transactions. They are also qualified to handle cases funded by Legal Aid, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of clients.
Services Offered
- Family Law
- Divorce & relationship breakdown
- Child contact & residence
- Child Arrangements
- Parental responsibility
- Care proceedings
- Grandparents’ rights
- Domestic abuse
- Family mediation
- Education Law
- Special Educational Needs
- School Admissions
- Exclusions
- Discrimination
- Bullying
- Child out of School
- School Complaints
- Transport
- Local Government Ombudsman
- Annual Reviews
- Transition from a Statement of SEN to an EHC Plan
- Wills
- Making a Will
- Amending a Will
- Mirror Wills
- Inheritance Tax planning
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Applying for Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration
- Gathering the estate assets
- Valuing the estate
- Dealing with HMRC and Inheritance Tax payment
- Settling any debts and liabilities connected to the estate
- Transferring bequests to the beneficiaries of the Will
- Preparing final estate accounts
- Conveyancing
- Buying a home
- Selling your home
- Leasehold property
- Remortgaging
- Transfer of equity
- Lifetime mortgages & equity release
- Powers of Attorney
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Advance statements
- Living Wills
- Judicial Review & Regulatory Law
- Appeals for professionals struck off by their regulatory bodies
- Community care challenges
- Special education needs tribunals (SENDIST)
- Judicial reviews for refugees and asylum seekers in the Administrative Court and Upper Tribunal (IAC)
- DBS challenges
- International Family Law
- International divorce
- International civil partnership dissolution
- International child arrangements
- International child abduction
- Child Abduction advocacy
- Legal representation for international child abduction
Operating from offices in Bristol, Bath, Hereford, and Evesham, the firm serves clients throughout England and Wales. They have received multiple awards, including three Bristol Law Society Awards in 2025, and have achieved a 0% avoidable requisition score from HM Land Registry, underscoring their excellence in conveyancing and overall legal service delivery.
