Wills, Trusts & Probate
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
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544 Total Company Reviews
192 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Avon, BS3 1JF
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192 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Avon, BS3 1JF
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Regulator ID: 388812
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Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co are accredited by
Watkins Solicitors was established in Bristol in 1998, quickly becoming one of the region’s foremost specialist law firms and now employs over 30 people in our legal teams and support roles. As well as being recognised as national leaders in the field of education law, we are also now seen as one of the leading family law firms in Bristol and the South West. Founded in 1998 by Beverley Watkins, we have grown and expanded to three offices in Bristol whilst developing a formidable and highly experienced team of lawyers. All of our lawyers are experts in their specialisation. We do not dabble. You will also quickly find that our lawyers are both committed and supportive. We really do care.
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Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co are accredited by
Watkins Solicitors was established in Bristol in 1998, quickly becoming one of the region’s foremost specialist law firms and now employs over 30 people in our legal teams and support roles. As well as being recognised as national leaders in the field of education law, we are also now seen as one of the leading family law firms in Bristol and the South West. Founded in 1998 by Beverley Watkins, we have grown and expanded to three offices in Bristol whilst developing a formidable and highly experienced team of lawyers. All of our lawyers are experts in their specialisation. We do not dabble. You will also quickly find that our lawyers are both committed and supportive. We really do care.
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–16:00 |
| Saturday | (Closed) |
| Sunday | (Closed) |
192 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Avon, BS3 1JF
What clients say about Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co
The firm specialises in SEND/education law, SEN tribunals, EHCPs, judicial review, conveyancing, wills and Help to Buy matters, with strong Legal Aid experience. Clients praise technical expertise, proactive case management and effective advocacy that achieve positive outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, empathy, warmth and professionalism, plus reliability, responsiveness and strong client support during stressful proceedings. Reviewers highlight thoroughness, dedication, efficiency and trustworthy guidance throughout complex or lengthy cases.
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I used Watkins solicitors for the last will of my mother , I have received the best treatment during this horrible time, they made everything better and very professional, singling out Tony Calwell for all his advice
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I am really appreciative of all the hard work and expertise of Yatin and Theo - they were knowledgeable, empathetic and were always 100% professional and worked with honesty and integrity from beginning to end, which made me feel like I was in very safe hands and meant I trusted their guidance. If I ever need legal representation again, I would not hesitate to call Yatin or Theo at Watkins solicitors.
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We were selling our late daughters flat. It was a Shared Ownership property which complicated things. Then the buyers solicitors had to be replaced. This caused more issues. The whole conveyance took 12 months and we are mentally exhausted. Throughout the process Morgan has been efficient, professional and very supportive. We feel fortunate that she was our solicitor and we highly recommend her, as a solicitor and a lovely woman.
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This was my second time using Watkins, I asked for Morgan specifically as she had previously done efficient and well communicated work on a somewhat tricky case. The second time was for the sale of my house, it went through extremely quickly, efficiently, and with Morgan proactively resolving issues without me needing to chase. Will definitely use again in future.
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Our experience with Watkins Solicitors, conveyancing solicitors based in Bristol, was extremely disappointing from start to finish. Over the course of our property purchase, we were handled by multiple solicitors with minimal continuity or communication. Emails were regularly sent to only one of us, even though we were joint buyers and repeatedly asked to be copied in together. We often discovered key information — including exchange and completion dates — from the sellers before hearing from our own solicitors. Documents were sent without any clear order or explanation, the client app was never updated, and requests for guidance were ignored. When we raised concerns, replies became increasingly curt. We even had to make multiple trips to the office after being told documentation was “complete.” After completion, we submitted a formal complaint outlining these issues. Watkins Solicitors dismissed every concern and accepted no responsibility, despite the clear evidence of poor communication and disorganisation. The whole experience felt impersonal and defensive, rather than professional or client-focused. Even the firm’s complaints page on their website links to a 404 error, which reflects the lack of attention to detail we encountered throughout. We cannot recommend Watkins Solicitors, particularly for first-time buyers. Look elsewhere for a conveyancing team that communicates clearly and takes client feedback seriously.
Watkins Solicitors have been consistently responsive, professional, and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend.
Our solicitor Emma Thompson did an amazing job for us. Clear communication from the outset, a win for us and at a very reasonable fixed fee. Would (and have) highly recommend.
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that Emma provided clear advice from the outset and that you felt supported throughout by our Education team. Should you need any support in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We had a poor experience with Watkins Solicitors in Bristol during our house purchase. We were passed between several solicitors, emails were often sent to only one of us, and we often heard key updates from the sellers before our own solicitors. Documents were disorganised, the client app was never updated, and when we asked for clearer guidance, responses became curt. After completion, we raised a formal complaint, but Watkins Solicitors rejected every concern and accepted no responsibility. A disappointing and stressful process — not recommended for first-time buyers or anyone wanting professional, attentive service.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns like this seriously and are committed to providing a high standard of service and clear communication throughout every matter. If you would be willing to discuss this further, we would welcome the opportunity to review your experience in more detail. Please contact us directly so we can look into this for you.
We recently used Watkins Solicitors for both the sale of our old property and the purchase of our new home, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Samantha Finn was absolutely brilliant throughout – professional, efficient, and incredibly supportive from start to finish. She kept us fully informed every step of the way, responded quickly to any questions, and went above and beyond to keep the whole chain moving. Even when things became stressful, Samantha remained calm, proactive, and reassuring, ensuring that everything stayed on track for completion. We are so grateful for her hard work and dedication. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Samantha Finn and the team at Watkins Solicitors to anyone buying or selling a home – a truly 5-star service!
Thank you for your wonderful five-star review, Stacey! We are very pleased that Samantha delivered such an incredibly professional and supportive service throughout both your property transactions.
We purchased our new (quite old actually) house using Watkins Solicitors which was a fairly straight forward transaction with no chain. Rebecca (Wilkinson) carried out most of the work for us and with one or two tricky legal hoops to jump through, helped us to complete the purchase on time. Thank you. Phil
Thank you, Phil! We’re glad Rebecca was able to guide you through smoothly and help complete your purchase on time.
What clients say about Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co
The firm specialises in SEND/education law, SEN tribunals, EHCPs, judicial review, conveyancing, wills and Help to Buy matters, with strong Legal Aid experience. Clients praise technical expertise, proactive case management and effective advocacy that achieve positive outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, empathy, warmth and professionalism, plus reliability, responsiveness and strong client support during stressful proceedings. Reviewers highlight thoroughness, dedication, efficiency and trustworthy guidance throughout complex or lengthy cases.
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Amazing experience, explained everything that was going on through the court proceedings. All paper work was on time. All polite and always called if I needed to ask for information or was unsure on something. I would recommend to anyone!
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Very professional, good communication and always at hand to speak to
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A very helpfull support and guidence. Proactive efficient service. Smooth service, quick response. Fantastic service highly recommend. Morgan French very professional and supportive service.
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My procedure was so stressful but Morgan did it well .she was so quick in responding to the emails and with all legal works .
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We secured Watkins Solicitors to produce a PAP letter for judicial review. The service was prompt, professional and ensured the local authority made a more timey decision about my child's EHCP.
Watkins Solicitors have been consistently responsive, professional, and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend.
I cannot say thank you enough for all the help and support I received. I didn't have to worry about anything as I was guided and cared for during difficult time. Very professional and also very warm and empathetic . Thank you Louise. I couldn't wish for a better solicitor.
Great service, used for Help To Buy services, they gave us clear answers to our questions and kept us informed each step of the way
Emma is brilliant, she always responds in a flash and her advice and guidance is valuable and reassuring in challenging situations. Thanks for everything Emma!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We are so pleased to hear that Emma was able to support you with clear and timely advice during a challenging situation. Our Education team is committed to ensuring families feel informed and reassured throughout the process, and it is lovely to hear that Emma’s guidance, alongside the wider team’s support, made a positive difference. Should you ever need further support, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Emma was genuinely outstanding, professionalism, expertise, empathy and a successful result.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that Emma was able to support you, and that our Education team provided the guidance you needed at such an important time. Should you need any support in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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