Bowling competition in aid of Cheltenham Open Door
Our charity committee’s first fundraising event in aid of Cheltenham Open Door – an evening of bowling and networking – was a great success with 12 local businesses taking part.…
GLIDE: inspiring diversity & inclusion in Gloucestershire businesses
In line with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we’re proud to be active members of Pride in Gloucestershire’s GLIDE consortium – a network designed to support and inspire inclusivity…
Opening our door to a new charity partnership
Over the next two years, our firm will partner with Cheltenham Open Door to fundraise for the charity and support its food bank collection scheme, helping local people in need.…
Celebrating further recognition in Chambers High Net Worth guide
Once again, two of our senior partners and a key department have been recognised by Chambers High Net Worth guide, which recommends the “go-to” professional advisors for high-net-worth individuals. Along…
Willans gets wild with sponsorship of Lions at Large
We are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring a lion in the 2025 Lions at Large campaign, part of Gloucestershire’s first ever Wild in Art sculpture trail. Between…
Recent round of promotions brings three new partners
We are delighted to announce the promotion of 11 lawyers across the firm, including the appointment of three new partners in our acclaimed wills, trusts & probate, and residential property…
Proud headline sponsor of Pride in Cheltenham 2024
We’re excited to announce that Willans is headline sponsor of Pride in Cheltenham 2024, which returns to Imperial Gardens on Saturday 18 May for a fifth year. The event, which…
Supporting Cobalt's Make a Will month for the eleventh year
Throughout April, our wills, trusts & probate team is donating their expertise to support local medical charity Cobalt’s Make a Will month. 2024 marks the eleventh year of our support…
We're co-headline sponsors of SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2024
For the third year running, we’re excited to be co-headline sponsors of SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2024 – an annual celebration of the county’s most inspirational, successful and innovative businesses.…
Last chance to apply for our inclusive work experience scheme
Are you, or a young person you know, interested in a career in law? There is less than one month left to apply for our inclusive work experience scheme, launched as…
Willans plays role in Winchcombe Arts and Community Hub
Our real estate team has advised a local charity on its purchase of Winchcombe Methodist Church as part of their plan to open a brand-new arts, youth and community hub.…
Willans welcomes guests for 2023 festive carol concert
On Wednesday 20 December, guests from around the county and beyond were welcomed for a fundraising carol concert in aid of our chosen charity of the year, Young Gloucestershire. Following…
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…
Exploring 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…