Local event to highlight the risks of cyber-attack to Gloucestershire businesses
More than 60 business people are due to meet at The University of Gloucestershire’s Growth Hub this week to hear how they can protect their businesses from cyber-attack. Local experts…
People news
Two of our private client solicitors have achieved full membership accreditation of a professional panel and a new solicitor has joined our commercial arm. After sitting exams and spending a…
Hundreds head to our candlelit concert for Christmas cheer
We organised a candlelit carol concert attended by more than 250 people for our charity of the year, the Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy fund (LINC). More than 250 clients, friends and…
We grow in number and in rank
New staff and a strong showing in national independent legal guides have seen us increase in size and rank. We have welcomed additional lawyers to our employment and residential property…
Charity will scheme flying high
People across Gloucestershire have been taking advantage of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Free Will Writing Service, and have collectively pledged thousands of pounds to help keep the vitally important emergency…
Strongest ranking to date in the South West
We are delighted to report that we have had our best year yet in the independent guide, Legal 500. We have been ranked for eleven specialisms and twelve lawyers, some…
Rural lawyer reveals the county’s best farmers
Eleven finalists of the 2015 Taste of Gloucestershire Food & Farming Awards were crowned winners at a black tie dinner last night attended by close to 300 representatives from the food,…
From Padstow to Cheltenham - we welcome a UK celebrity chef to our offices
We held a private event during the Cheltenham Literature Festival which included a rare visit from UK chef, writer and broadcaster, Rick Stein. We welcomed 20 clients and contacts to…
Gloucester Cathedral will week
From Monday 12 October – Friday 23 October, we are supporting Gloucester Cathedral with its ‘Make a will fortnight’ to encourage people to make a basic will or update an existing one. We…
We are recruiting! Come and work for us
Willans is a full-service law firm noted for giving expert, practical and personal service. We act for local, national and overseas clients. We are currently seeking talented and personable people…
Willans works on high-profile deal for Autoclenz Group Limited
Our Legal 500-rated corporate team, led by partners Theresa Grech and Paul Symes-Thompson, have completed a deal for multi-million pound car valeting enterprise Autoclenz Group Limited. We were responsible for…
Achievements of staff recognised at Local Business Charity Awards
We were delighted to have been nominated for a second year as finalists in this year’s Local Business Charity Awards. We were put forward for two awards by Ullenwood charity,…
We have taken on a new charity challenge for LINC
We are delighted to announce that we have chosen to support the Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy fund for our annual year of fundraising. Some of the members of our charity…
Bank of England, the jobs market and the knock-on effect for employers
Earlier this month the Bank of England Governor and other members of the Monetary Policy Committee held their regular press conference to announce publication of the latest UK inflation report.…
Firm finalist of Business Awards
We are flattered to be one of three who have made the shortlist for one of the prestigious Gloucestershire Business Awards. These shine a spotlight on businesses, celebrating new talent and sharing…
Enter your favourite food & drink businesses for local awards
Once again we are delighted to be one of the sponsors of the Taste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards and, in particular, to be supporting the award for “Farmer…
A year of fun and games has raised almost £11,000 for National Star
We have raised a whopping £10,949.75 by organising a full programme of events which included a pool tournament and carol concert, spent a day at the races with the college,…
Information and advice evening at Cheltenham’s first dementia-only nursing home is a success
Guests enjoyed wine and canapés on a summer evening at Wentworth Court Nursing Home before hearing us talk about legal issues affecting those living with dementia. We were joined by…
We have advised on the multi-million pound sale of Gloucestershire businesses
We have handled the multi-million pound sale of two Gloucestershire businesses, Window Widgets and Eclectic Systems, to investment group DW3 Products Group Limited. The businesses were acquired from Dan Gill, who…
Do something new for Dementia Awareness Week
We all know that dementia affects our memory. Not being able to recognise the people we love or failing to remember the way home are synonymous with conversations about dementia.…
Record number of business brains compete at our annual charity quiz night
A record 230 people from Gloucestershire businesses attended a stellar charity quiz organised by us. The event held at National Star’s grounds on Tuesday 19 May, saw teams of four…
Experts provide insights into dementia issues
Our wills, probate & trusts team are speaking at an information evening organised by Wentworth Court Nursing Home on Thursday 4 June for anyone who wishes to understand more about…
Private client lawyer for the vulnerable and elderly takes new role with us
We have expanded our wills, probate & trusts department to six lawyers with the appointment of solicitor Rachel Taylor. She will help our Legal-500 rated department with general private client work…
Business leaders learn how to guard against the pitfalls of employees using social media
Our employment partner, Matthew Clayton and employment solicitor, Asim Khan addressed over 30 business owners, marketers and HR managers keen to learn about the pitfalls and potential legal implications of…
Make your choices count and plan for the future
Our wills, trusts & probate team is supporting the Ministry of Justice which has launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of planning for the future. A…
Ground breaking new HR legal compliance software and helpline unveiled
Two businesses have joined forces and developed an innovative software solution to help HR managers, and those with line management responsibility, to manage human resources more efficiently and to mitigate…
Willans supports Cobalt’s Make a Will Month
In April, our wills, probate & trusts lawyers are giving their time for free to support Cobalt’s annual Make a Will Month. In return for a donation* to Cobalt, those…
Legal rankings retained in South West
We have once again retained our strong ranking across the South West region in the Legal 500 2014 directory, which published its results yesterday. Eleven departments have held their positions…
Silver anniversary for ‘Diamond’ lawyer
This month marks 25 years since conveyancer Steve Diamond joined our Gloucestershire law firm. Steve took a rather unusual career path into law. He originally studied hotel management at GlosCat,…
Thinking of making a will? Consider taking part in Gloucester Cathedral’s ‘Make a will fortnight’
Once again we have partnered with Gloucester Cathedral to run its ‘Make a will fortnight’ which will take place from 20 to 31 October. The fortnight encourages people to make a basic* will or update…
Staff fundraising efforts recognised by local community
We were delighted to have been chosen as finalists in this year’s inaugural Local Business Charity Awards. Our firm was put forward for the Corporate Award for our annual fundraising…
Lawyers host first private view of Crucible2 exhibition
Business leaders and local professionals from across Gloucestershire viewed some of the biggest names in modern sculpture during Willans solicitors’ private view last night. Supported by Willans and jointly organised…
Exhibition can attract visitors from around the world – managing partner speaks about Crucible2
Our managaing partner Margaret Austen has spoken of the importance of Gloucester hosting art exhibitions like Crucible2. Our law firm is the lead sponsor of the nationally important exhibition which…
Nominate your favourite farming, food & drink businesses for local awards
Once again we are delighted to be one of the sponsors the Taste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards and, in particular, to be supporting the award for “Farmer of…
Raising funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
We have hit our fundraising target for our charity of the year, Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, who we chose to support because of its close ties to our local…
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has teamed up with us to offer a free will writing service
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has teamed up with us to offer a free will writing service to the public. We are one of the leading solicitors who are taking part…