Housing & Property
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Housing & Property
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577 Total Company Reviews
713-715 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3UH
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713-715 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3UH
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Regulator ID: 615080
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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.
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| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 | (Open) |
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713-715 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3UH
What clients say about Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co
Clients praise the firm for expertise across conveyancing and first-home purchases, probate, family matters, child arrangements, school appeals and disability/EHCP advocacy. Reviews highlight clear guidance, strong legal knowledge, efficiency and thorough attention to detail. Clients value the firm’s prompt communication, responsiveness, timely updates and ability to keep matters moving smoothly. The team is repeatedly described as professional, approachable, supportive, empathetic, patient and reassuring, with a calm manner that helps reduce stress during difficult times and gives clients confidence that their case is in safe hands.
Watkins solicitors helped us buy our first home. We felt well informed throughout, and our solicitor Cari always responded quickly, kindly and thoroughly :) during absences, our file was progressed by other solicitors who kept the momentum going
I cannot thank Cari Evans enough for the outstanding service she provided throughout the purchase of my first home. From the very beginning, Cari was professional, responsive, patient, and incredibly supportive. She explained every step of the conveyancing process clearly, answered all of my questions promptly, and always made me feel confident that everything was under control. Her communication was excellent, and she kept me updated throughout the entire transaction. Thanks to Cari’s hard work, dedication, and attention to detail, the exchange of contracts went smoothly, and the whole process was handled efficiently and professionally. Buying a home can be stressful, but Cari made the experience much easier and reassuring. I would also like to thank everyone at Watkins Solicitors for their professionalism and excellent teamwork. I highly recommend Cari Evans and Watkins Solicitors to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy solicitor. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them. Thank you once again for everything!
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This was my first time both purchasing a property and using a solicitor, Watkins solicitors was one of 3 recommended to me by my mortgage broker that he had dealt with previously. I went with Watkins due to the very positive reviews I had read on Google. I'm very pleased that I did as my experience was just an easy process for purchasing a property in a chain, no question seemed like it was silly to ask and the solicitor assigned to my case Morgan was very quick to respond to my questions. Overall I'm very pleased with how the process has been and I'm confident in both recommending both Watkins solicitors and Morgan.
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I have to say that Cari has been fantastic during my dealings with her, this is the second conveyance that she has acted for me, and she has always been very quick to respond to all communication.
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For me it was such an odd concept of not meeting your solicitor for somthing as big as a house purchase, but Morgan has made the whole process painfree. Has been quick to respond both by email and phone. Has given us great advice and resolved any concerns we had swifty. We couldnt have asked for a better experience as first time buyers.
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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.
We highly recommend Morgan should you need a conveyancing solicitor. We instructed Watkins Solicitors approximately 7 weeks ago for the sale of our house and the purchase of our next property. Thanks to Morgan, we will be completing in two days time. This is a testament to Morgan’s efficiency and professionalism. Morgan responded to all emails within the same day, or the next morning at the very latest. We were kept fully updated throughout this process and could not have asked for a better experience. Morgan was very helpful and friendly throughout. We are incredibly grateful to Morgan for her excellent work ethic and expertise in what has undoubtedly been a very busy time for all conveyancers!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Celine. We’re really glad to hear how happy you were with the service Morgan provided. It’s great to know you felt informed and supported every step of the way. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Morgan – she’ll be so pleased. Wishing you all the very best in your new home! Watkins Solicitors
We have recently purchased a house in Hereford. From the outset our purchase was not the usual - we were returning from France after more than 20 years. In addition we had quite an ambitious target for completion. Rebecca (Wilkinson) willingly took on the challenge and provided much needed help and assurance at all stages of the process even when we were faced with really stressful issues regarding currency exchanges and limitations on the movement of funds. The whole process was handled efficiently and professionally with Rebecca keeping us informed at all stages. We can’t thank her enough for making a very stressful life event much more bearable and highly recommended her for the service she provided.
Thank you, Paul, for your fantastic review! Moving back to the UK after 20 years abroad is no small feat, and we’re so pleased to hear that Rebecca Wilkinson was able to guide you through the process with efficiency and reassurance. We understand how complex transactions involving currency exchanges and financial restrictions can be, so it’s great to know that Rebecca helped make the journey smoother for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your kind words. Wishing you all the best in your new home in Hereford—if we can ever assist you in the future, we’d be happy to help! Watkins Solicitors
What clients say about Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co
Clients praise the firm for expertise across conveyancing and first-home purchases, probate, family matters, child arrangements, school appeals and disability/EHCP advocacy. Reviews highlight clear guidance, strong legal knowledge, efficiency and thorough attention to detail. Clients value the firm’s prompt communication, responsiveness, timely updates and ability to keep matters moving smoothly. The team is repeatedly described as professional, approachable, supportive, empathetic, patient and reassuring, with a calm manner that helps reduce stress during difficult times and gives clients confidence that their case is in safe hands.
I first came across Watkins Solicitors after attending a free SEN event in Poole. At that point, I was completely at my wits' end. I had already secured an EHCP for my son, who has combined ADHD, but I was struggling to understand the next steps and was facing continual challenges with his school over reasonable adjustments. To be honest, the EHCP felt as though it was closing more doors than it was opening. That is where the team at Watkins Solicitors truly stepped in. From the outset, they took the time to understand both my son and our situation. They carefully reviewed and rewrote key sections of his EHCP and guided me through what felt like an overwhelming and often daunting process. As a property lawyer juggling a demanding workload, I appreciated their ability to cut through the complexity, focus on the issues that really mattered, and explain everything in clear, plain English. Throughout the matter, my son remained at the heart of every decision. Emma attended his annual review at very short notice and was a guiding light during a difficult period. I was always kept informed of any staff changes or developments, and every member of the team was calm, approachable, understanding and reassuring. Celine, Dylan and Sophia were instrumental in helping us reach the outcome we desperately needed. Their expertise, determination and attention to detail ultimately secured independent provision for my son in a setting that perfectly matched the recommendations of the educational psychologist. A special mention must go to Sophia, who was simply outstanding. After a stressful summer spent waiting for decisions from the Local Authority, she effectively held my hand through the final stages of the process. She demonstrated not only exceptional legal knowledge, but also genuine empathy and compassion. Most importantly, she never lost sight of the fact that beneath all the paperwork, reports and legal arguments was a child who simply deserved access to the right education. Thanks to the team at Watkins Solicitors, my son has now started at a school that meets his needs, and we have hope and optimism for his future again. I cannot recommend Emma, Celine, Dylan, Sophia and the wider team highly enough. Their professionalism, expertise and unwavering support have made a life-changing difference to our family. 5 stars without hesitation.
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Sophia adopts a relational approach to her work, actively sought to understand our family’s specific experience, and never forgot a child was at the centre of the stressful EHCP appeal process. As a result, she provided us with highly tailored, and accurate advice. The time taken to establish trust enabled her to provide us with both support and, at times compassionate challenge. Based on the communications we were party to and the positive outcome achieved, Sophia also established a respectful working relationship with the Local Authority Officer. Though the appeal process was long and arduous Sophia was always diligent and reasonable. She possesses excellent legal knowledge which she communicates in a way parents understand and drew on the advice of colleagues whenever appropriate. Her documentation was consistently clear and accurate, and she always responded promptly to our questions. In the pursuit of a robust ECHP, Sophia’s combination of outstanding legal expertise and genuine, human-cantered care has made a profound difference for our family. We would recommend Sophia to anyone navigating the complexities of an EHCP appeal.
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Polite,courteous,knowledgeable.A hard journey for family but it was made easy.
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Excellent service from start to finish when dealing with probate from Watkins Solicitors. Kept informed with every detail. Will use them for anything legal from now on
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Watkins solicitors came very highly recommended to me and I can certainly say that was well proved with my case. I worked with Watkins for 3 years and what a fantastic experience I had with them they got me through the lowest time of my life right up to finally winning my case! They didn’t give up just when there were times when I felt myself giving up. The support was incredible and Emily handled absolutely everything for me taking a lot of stress off of me I cannot thank Emily and the team enough!
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Watkins Solicitors provided exceptional support during our recent EHCP appeal (Sections B and F). Our legal representatives, Sophia Beekmann and Emma Thompson, brought excellent legal expertise and genuine, human-centred care to a difficult process. We also benefited from input from Christopher White and Dylan Taylor-Bloodworth who were similarly professional. Watkins understood our family's specific experience, offering tailored advice, prompt communication, and a compassionate, diligent approach throughout. They built a respectful working relationship with the Local Authority Officer which helped us achieve a positive outcome and a robust EHCP for our child. We are incredibly grateful for their support and would highly recommend Watkins Solicitors to any family navigating the complexities of an EHCP appeal.
I have nothing but positive thoughts and experience from my personal dealings with Watkins and the solicitor that was assigned to my matter in hand. I can’t thank them enough of the service I received and the support they gave me.
I can 100% recommend Watkins Solicitors. Louise Price is absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond in my case. She was very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and answered every question swiftly that i had related to my case. Louise was supportive and understanding in a professional manner and involved me in every aspect of my case. Louise went above and beyond i was extremely impressed and grateful to of had her as a solicitor. Watkins Solicitors are extremely helpful when contacted and always responded timely.
Louise has been fantastic in the support and advice during the process from the first meeting up until closing the case at court. She has been with me every step of the way, brilliant and prompt communication over email or phone. Quick responses with emails and letters. I would recommend using Louise and Watkins Solicitors to anyone!
Avoid ! Beverly Watkins advised us to accept a non molestation order despite being innocent to save on court fees. I was later falsely accused of breaching the order which has lead to two arrests and 24 hours in a police cell with no charge made, not Beverly’s fault there but I was NOT advised that I wouldn’t be entitled to legal aid having accepting the order through Beverly’s advice. She was aware that I was going to court to try and gain access to my daughter and all of this has hugely gone against me especially with not being able to afford legal representation. I was later advised by separate legal firms that I should never have accepted the order.
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