
Latest Chambers legal guide reveals impressive results for Willans
Prestigious and independent researchers, Chambers UK, have revealed their latest recommendations in the 2024 edition of their internationally recognised legal guide, with more impressive results for Willans. With five departments…

Willans celebrates more strong results in latest national legal guide
Willans are pleased to celebrate another strong result in the latest edition of The Legal 500 – an independent guide to the best lawyers and firms nationwide – which has…

Willans lawyers explore charitable legacies at prestigious Cheltenham Literature Festival
Our team of highly rated wills, trusts & probate lawyers are once again set to offer their expertise at this year’s prestigious Cheltenham Literature Festival, sponsored by The Times &…

Willans pair recognised yet again in Chambers High Net Worth guide
We are delighted that our lawyers have been recommended for the eighth consecutive year by a prestigious and independent legal guide that recognises the best professional advisors for high-net-worth individuals.…

Two new partners amongst Willans' latest promotions
We are pleased to announce six lawyer promotions across the firm, including two new partners in our highly rated wills, trusts & probate team. Rated by independent national legal guide…

Nominations now open for SoGlos' Gloucestershire Business Awards 2023
We’re excited to be co-headline sponsors of the county’s standout business awards for the second year running. Following the buzz of last year’s awards, we return once again alongside our…

Supporters attend festive carol concert in aid of Young Gloucestershire
On Wednesday 14 December, we welcomed guests from across the county and beyond for a fundraising carol concert in aid of our chosen charity of the year, Young Gloucestershire. For…

Supporting Young Gloucestershire
Following a recent staff vote, we’re pleased to announce Young Gloucestershire as Willans’ 2022/23 charity of the year. Working with disadvantaged young people across the county, Young Gloucestershire supports those…

Willans achieves best legal guide performance in seven years
The 2023 edition of the independent and internationally recognised legal guide Chambers UK has been released, revealing yet another set of impressive results for our departments and lawyers. With five…

2022 SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Award winners revealed
Following our support for the 2021 inaugural event, Willans was incredibly proud to be co-headline sponsors of this year’s SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards, which has now recognised the county’s most…

Best results yet in latest edition of national legal guide
The 2023 edition of The Legal 500 – an independent guide to the best lawyers and firms nationwide – was published yesterday and has recognised exceptional lawyers at Willans LLP…

Putting your 'Last Wishes' in place: Willans' lawyers on-hand at Cheltenham Literature Festival
At this year’s Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, Willans’ lawyers are joining forces with independent undertakers ‘A Natural Undertaking’ to offer their expertise and guidance as part of…

Finalists revealed for SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards
Congratulations to the companies and individuals revealed as the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards finalists 2022. After 382 nominations were made by 178 different businesses, our partner and head of the…

Partners receive Chambers UK High Net Worth rankings
Congratulations to our senior partner Paul Gordon and partner Simon Cook who have both been ranked in Chambers UK’s annual High Net Worth guide. This prestigious national guide recognises the…

New senior partner and promotions announced
As we continue to celebrate 75 years in business, Willans LLP announces the firm’s new senior partner, as well as a series of promotions amongst its lawyers. The announcements come…

Giving back to Naunton Park with sponsorship of 'green' pre-school seating area
Last month, we were pleased to support Naunton Park Preschool Playgroup with installing a brand-new garden seating area. As well as benefitting the children who attend the playgroup, it is…

Willans embarks upon ‘locally minded’ refurbishment of Imperial Square offices
Alongside celebrating 75 years of Willans, 2022 has seen the firm begin a complete modernisation of its Cheltenham regency offices, with the help of many local businesses. For over 60…

Willans’ partner wins Formula 1 case: court finds right to imply term into IP and merchandising agreement
The head of Willans’ dispute resolution team has won a case involving an intellectual property (IP) licence and merchandising agreement, after Silverstone-based Formula 1 team, Force India went into liquidation.…

SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards open for nominations
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we’re excited to be co-headline sponsors of the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2022. After sponsoring the award for Growth Business of the Year…

Willans becomes first law firm to join CheltenhamZero
Willans has become the first law firm to join climate-change campaign CheltenhamZero. Celebrating 75 years in business this April, we’re committed to supporting the town’s shift to net zero emissions…

New Year promotions mark the start of Willans’ 75th year
A series of senior promotions have been awarded to Willans lawyers as the firm prepares to celebrate its 75th year in business. Family lawyer Jonathan Eager and employment law specialist…

Corporate team advises on significant deal for leading workplace wellness provider
The corporate team at Willans LLP, together with BPE Solicitors, have completed on an AIM-listed deal where Totally plc acquired corporate fitness provider Energy Fit-Pro for £1.3 million. The onset…

New partner joins corporate & commercial team
We’re pleased to welcome a new partner to our corporate & commercial team, as the firm continues to expand. Bringing with him over a decade of experience, Rishi Ladwa joins from…

2021 SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Award winners announced
Leading Gloucestershire lifestyle businesses were recognised and celebrated at last night’s SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards. As headline sponsors for a second year, Willans was delighted to open the evening’s awards…

Willans lawyers set the bar with outstanding results in Chambers UK and The Legal 500
Over the past fortnight, outstanding lawyers and departments from Willans have been recognised in the 2022 editions of independent legal guides, Chambers UK and The Legal 500. Known globally as…

Wills, trusts & probate lawyers on stage at prestigious literature festival
Our Legal 500-rated wills, trusts and probate lawyers hosted a free drop-in event on the opening day of this year’s prestigious Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. The firm’s…

Another strong year in national legal guide with further lawyers recognised in ‘leading individual’ and ‘rising star’ categories
The 2022 edition of The Legal 500 – an independent guide to the best lawyers and firms nationwide – has recognised exceptional lawyers at Cheltenham-based Willans LLP, ahead of its…

Winners of SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2021 announced
The winners of the inaugural SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards were revealed at a special evening on Thursday which celebrated Gloucestershire’s very best businesses and people. Over 420 nominations were received…

Growth for firm with the arrival of three lawyers
We are pleased to announce further growth at the firm with the appointment of three lawyers. Sarah Richardson has joined as a senior associate solicitor working with partners Robin Beckley…

Championing growing county businesses at the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2021
We’re proud to sponsor the Growth Business of the Year category in the inaugural SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards, celebrating the innovation and creativity that so many of the county’s businesses…

Our lawyers are ranked in Chambers High Net Worth guide for another year
We are delighted that an independent guide to the best professional advisors for high-net-worth individuals has given recognition to two of our partners and private wealth experts. The prestigious Chambers…
Property dispute specialist Nick Southwell becomes partner
We are pleased to appoint our newest partner – property litigation expert Nick Southwell. Nick, who is rated in independent guide The Legal 500, has worked here at Willans for…

Celebrating 13 consecutive years of Lexcel accreditation
We are delighted to have secured Lexcel accreditation for the 13th year running. The Law Society’s hallmark of excellence, Lexcel is an independent mark of quality awarded only to practices…

Ministers reveal new date for introducing ‘no fault divorce’
In what is dubbed as the “biggest reform of divorce law in fifty years”, married couples will be able to divorce without blame as of 6 April next year. The…

SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021: Nominate your business!
We’re backing our county’s most vibrant lifestyle businesses, returning as headline sponsor for the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021. Gloucestershire’s lifestyle businesses make our county a truly unique place in…

The search for the most talented pets goes to the public vote to raise funds for our charity partner
We’re calling on the public to vote (voting runs 5 to 15 March) for their favourite pet video entries to help decide who will be crowned as the county’s most…