The Nelson Trust

"Charlotte's expertise in charity law and her understanding of the sector have been invaluable in helping us get to where we are today. Good legal advice is essential, particularly as the Charity Commission’s requirements continue to evolve. We also believe in supporting local organisations wherever we can, which is why we’ve worked with Willans. I’ve also used the firm for personal legal matters, so I know first-hand the quality of the advice they provide."

"As a long-established charity, it’s vital that we work with advisers who understand our history and are committed to helping our rural communities to thrive for generations to come. Partnering with Willans has given us confidence that Three Counties’ legal affairs are handled with expertise, continuity, and a genuine understanding of both the agricultural and charitable sectors."

"Both Charlotte and Helen were super helpful. Helen’s been brilliant at answering any questions I've had, and she has gone above and beyond to help me as I've navigated learning to run a charity. I felt like she was as passionate about the charity as I am and that she really understood the importance of the work we were doing.” "

"We find Willans excellent in all aspects – easy to speak to, with in-depth knowledge and sound experience. They are one of my first ports of call when we need lawyers."

"Willans were efficient and helpful when working with our business. We continue to benefit from their advice."

"I have always been able to rely on the sound advice and services provided from Willans on both a personal and professional level. I have consistently found any member of the Willans team to back up the promise and values of the company, leading to a great deal of trust and comfort in working together."

"Willans is professional and responsive. They have helped with all legal aspects of our growth from start-up to SME. The Willans team comprises various specialists; each have taken the time to learn our company’s context. Their expert, pragmatic and commercially effective advice has helped us to grow and navigate the risks of doing business."

"We have a great experience working with the team at Willans both personally and professionally. I contact about 100 law firms worldwide each year and you are undoubtedly on the top tier. This project in particular, was critical to us due to the short timeframes. All of the team at Willans have impressive qualities – they’re fully customer orientated and provide solutions which are both technically perfect and also practical. We always felt throughout the whole procedure, which was quite complex, that it was perfectly under control at all times." "

"Having worked with Willans for the duration of my own career journey into running a multi-million-pound business, I am confident that I can rely on the firm and their specialist teams to advise in any area of commercial challenge. It is clear that Willans both values and looks after its client relationships, offering sound advice on a face to face basis, to help educate and grow knowledge. They offer flexibility to work with them as much or as little as you would like, giving you the freedom to decide what is best for your business. This engenders a level of trust and unbiased working practice that attracts repeat engagement. "

"Paul and the team involved at Willans were professional, thorough and clearly experts in their field. We felt confident with their guidance through the whole sale process." "

"As we developed our flexible workplace it became apparent that our original boilerplate employment contracts weren’t up to the job - and I was concerned it would be very tricky to ensure the spirit of what we were trying to achieve was maintained, but that the company was also protected from any abuse of that flexibility. Jenny at Willans understood this straight away and I was really pleased with the final contracts and handbook. Since then they’ve been very helpful on an on-going basis, always responding quickly to my queries across a wide range of subjects."

"The lawyers at Willans are approachable and provide a first-class service. I can pick up the phone and know that I’ll get hold of them. The firm is of a size where their experience suits our needs, but they haven’t lost the personal touch, and that makes all the difference to us."

"We have worked with Willans for a number of years, both for ourselves and also with our clients. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience and their advice is always valuable and well presented. We appreciate being able to have a friendly chat whenever we need to."

" Willans’ expertise in employment law and membership matters has been invaluable since the firm first undertook work for us six years ago. Their commercial property team has also been a godsend, guiding us through a recent rent review process with great professionalism and ease. Their knowledge of the London commercial rental market is second to none and has made the whole process both speedy and seamless."

"They’ve been our go-to lawyers for over ten years and have been a great help with every aspect of the business. The quality of their advice has always been exceptional. They’re reliable, communicative and responsive."

"For over 20 years, Willans’ professionalism, advice and understanding of our organisation have made them a trusted and valued legal partner. Their support has helped us navigate complex challenges with confidence, allowing us to focus on delivering world-class cultural events. "

"Willans have a great deal of not-for-profit sector knowledge and their deep and personal involvement in this gives them added, valuable insight into what we do. They really ‘get’ what we do from the inside out, which makes them very effective as legal advisers for us. The knowledge and expertise of our main Willans lawyer, along with the general approachability of others in the firm, made for a great working relationship and a solutions-focused approach which really delivered for us." "

"We have a long history with the firm and a good rapport with their lawyers. They provide us with sound advice and we know and trust them."

"I have always found Willans to be knowledgeable and prompt. They are true to their word about providing exceptional client care. They know my family, our values and understand our business. I have full trust and confidence in them."

"Willans are quite simply brilliant, in every way; there are so many things to consider when you run a business and it's absolutely impossible to know how to deal with, or even understand, everything that's thrown at you. I have always found the partners at Willans to be forward thinking and inspirational and, when I have needed it most, they have been so helpful and protective. Thank you Willans!"

"Willans are knowledgeable, efficient and speedy. They kept me informed during every stage of the process. I needed a quick turnaround, they put the pressure on the other side when needed and they delivered in a very short timeframe. Another big selling point about using Willans is that all of my legal needs can be looked after under one roof."