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Wollens

Aperture, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AZ

01392 274006

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Aperture, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AZ

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Accreditations

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Children Law accreditation awarded to Wollens
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Wollens
Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Wollens
Trading names:
• Wollens

Description

We think in full colour, but keep things black & white. Wollens are one of the largest independent law firms in the region, employing over 150 people with exceptional specialists across private client matters as well as company and commercial law. With offices located from coast to coast in South Devon, Exeter, and North Devon, Wollens has seen significant growth in recent years. This growth is attributed to substantial investments in personnel, specialist legal areas, and the enhancement of office infrastructure and facilities for both staff and clients. At Wollens, our mantra is Full Spectrum Law. We offer a comprehensive range of services, placing our clients at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is straightforward: we strive to provide clients with clarity, eliminating unnecessary jargon and ensuring there are no grey areas. We believe in treating clients as equals, fostering open and honest relationships built on trust and dialogue. Beyond our legal expertise, Wollens is committed to supporting local charities, good causes, and community projects. Our driving force is to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. We take pride in our track record of industry recognition, having received awards such as Excellence in Private Client Practice at the Law Society’s Excellence Awards, Law Firm of the Year at the Devon and Somerset Law Society Legal Awards and the Client Service Award at the national Modern Law Awards. Our guiding principle is Excellent Service, Every Team, Every Time.

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4.8
Excellent
2,186 Reviews
93%
Value for
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10% above
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95%+
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16% above
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95%+
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18% above
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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Wollens are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Wollens
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Wollens
Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Wollens
Trading names:
• Wollens

Description

We think in full colour, but keep things black & white. Wollens are one of the largest independent law firms in the region, employing over 150 people with exceptional specialists across private client matters as well as company and commercial law. With offices located from coast to coast in South Devon, Exeter, and North Devon, Wollens has seen significant growth in recent years. This growth is attributed to substantial investments in personnel, specialist legal areas, and the enhancement of office infrastructure and facilities for both staff and clients. At Wollens, our mantra is Full Spectrum Law. We offer a comprehensive range of services, placing our clients at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is straightforward: we strive to provide clients with clarity, eliminating unnecessary jargon and ensuring there are no grey areas. We believe in treating clients as equals, fostering open and honest relationships built on trust and dialogue. Beyond our legal expertise, Wollens is committed to supporting local charities, good causes, and community projects. Our driving force is to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. We take pride in our track record of industry recognition, having received awards such as Excellence in Private Client Practice at the Law Society’s Excellence Awards, Law Firm of the Year at the Devon and Somerset Law Society Legal Awards and the Client Service Award at the national Modern Law Awards. Our guiding principle is Excellent Service, Every Team, Every Time.

Rankings by area of expertise

Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 12
Housing & Property 1 / 13
Family Law 1 / 10
Commercial Property 1 / 40
Company & Commercial 1 / 55
Clinical Negligence 1 / 16
Employment 1 / 13
Consumer 1 / 13
Personal Injury 1 / 9
Dispute Resolution 1 / 9
Litigation 1 / 6
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 4
Banking 1 / 4
Sports Law 1 / 276
Child Law 1 / 5
Money & Tax 1 / 28
Contract Law 1 / 6
Care Law 1 / 493
Agriculture 1 / 7
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 2
Corporate Law 1 / 4
Land Law 1 / 7
Business Law 1 / 2
Charities 1 / 4
Compliance Law 1 / 16
Driving offences 1 / 1
Notary 1 / 31
Planning Law 1 / 4
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 5
Appeals Law 1 / 20
Company Law 1 / 6
Discrimination Law 1 / 17
Human rights 1 / 24
Inheritance Law 1 / 14
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 29
Professional Negligence 1 / 17
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 6
Auction Law 1 / 2
Construction 1 / 7
Copyright Law 1 / 21
Cosmetic Surgery Law 1 / 4
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 18
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 4
Disability Law 1 / 25
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 18
Energy & Transport 1 / 22
Energy Law 1 / 18
Enforcement Law 1 / 13
Equality Law 1 / 23
Equity Law 1 / 22
Health and Safety Law 1 / 26
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 4
Immigration Law 1 / 13
Information Law 1 / 14
Injunctions Law 1 / 4
Insurance Law 1 / 24
International Law 1 / 13
Licensing Law 1 / 19
Medical Law 1 / 184
Mental Health Law 1 / 5
National Insurance Law 1 / 394
Occupational Health Law 1 / 20
Pensions Law 1 / 15
Regulations 1 / 6
Social Law 1 / 11
Surveillance Law 1 / 9
White Collar Crime 1 / 7
Local 1 / 21
Wills, Trusts & Probate 26 / 3,799
Housing & Property 19 / 4,773
Family Law 7 / 4,224
Commercial Property 24 / 3,669
Company & Commercial 9 / 4,181
Clinical Negligence 16 / 1,248
Employment 27 / 3,624
Consumer 29 / 4,418
Personal Injury 93 / 2,652
Dispute Resolution 44 / 1,805
Litigation 16 / 900
Court of Protection and Deputyship 8 / 581
Banking 27 / 1,033
Sports Law 1 / 304
Child Law 25 / 1,647
Money & Tax 4 / 1,953
Contract Law 9 / 1,431
Care Law 1 / 536
Agriculture 34 / 823
Commercial and Business Law 9 / 361
Corporate Law 12 / 848
Land Law 15 / 1,326
Business Law 11 / 472
Charities 7 / 768
Compliance Law 4 / 450
Driving offences 53 / 628
Notary 11 / 852
Planning Law 2 / 585
Welfare & Benefits 13 / 1,052
Appeals Law 6 / 853
Company Law 12 / 973
Discrimination Law 3 / 501
Human rights 10 / 963
Inheritance Law 17 / 684
Intellectual Property Law 6 / 626
Professional Negligence 23 / 1,299
Artificial Intelligence Law 2 / 97
Auction Law 6 / 287
Construction 29 / 854
Copyright Law 6 / 523
Cosmetic Surgery Law 3 / 147
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 14 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 11 / 790
Disability Law 4 / 603
Domestic Violence Law 13 / 901
Energy & Transport 5 / 511
Energy Law 5 / 359
Enforcement Law 7 / 576
Equality Law 10 / 1,098
Equity Law 9 / 569
Health and Safety Law 3 / 577
IT & Intellectual Property 12 / 1,113
Immigration Law 21 / 1,164
Information Law 2 / 340
Injunctions Law 11 / 933
Insurance Law 6 / 660
International Law 5 / 376
Licensing Law 7 / 503
Medical Law 1 / 189
Mental Health Law 10 / 207
National Insurance Law 1 / 423
Occupational Health Law 3 / 430
Pensions Law 5 / 489
Regulations 21 / 2,412
Social Law 4 / 225
Surveillance Law 2 / 163
White Collar Crime 4 / 206
National 43 / 11,168

Meet the team of Wollens

Steve Waters

Steve Waters

Associate Solicitor

5.0 46
Daisy Otton

Daisy Otton

Paralegal

5.0 43
Jonathan Dickson

Jonathan Dickson

Partner

4.9 40
Ryan Griffiths

Ryan Griffiths

Associate Solicitor

4.8 37
Emma Reed

Emma Reed

Partner

4.9 36
Charlotte McGregor

Charlotte McGregor

Partner

4.9 32
Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Partner

5.0 12
Megan Files

Megan Files

Solicitor

5.0 9
Cheryl Bolt

Cheryl Bolt

Associate Solicitor

5.0 8
Lydia Murray

Lydia Murray

Solicitor

5.0 7
Richard Phillips

Richard Phillips

Partner

5.0 5
Helen Handley

Helen Handley

Solicitor

5.0 3
Daniel Gresswell

Daniel Gresswell

Partner

5.0 3
Simon Rowland

Simon Rowland

Paralegal

5.0 2
Sandra Worthington

Sandra Worthington

Solicitor

0.0 0
Lauren Bowens

Lauren Bowens

Paralegal

0.0 0

Contact details

01392 274006
info@wollens.co.uk
www.wollens.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Aperture, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AZ

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    Clients praise the firm for specialist expertise across wills, probate, conveyancing, employment, family, commercial and sports law, trusts and property transactions. Reviews highlight thorough, practical and technically strong advice, efficient case management and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, responsiveness, empathy, approachability and calm reassurance during stressful or emotional matters. Clients also note professionalism, proactivity, integrity and a supportive, client-focused approach that goes above and beyond to deliver smooth, timely results.

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      Clients praise the firm for specialist expertise across wills, probate, conveyancing, employment, family, commercial and sports law, trusts and property transactions. Reviews highlight thorough, practical and technically strong advice, efficient case management and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, responsiveness, empathy, approachability and calm reassurance during stressful or emotional matters. Clients also note professionalism, proactivity, integrity and a supportive, client-focused approach that goes above and beyond to deliver smooth, timely results.

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      My Will

      I had delayed formalising my will for such a long time, based on my belief that the process must be complicated and painful. Karen Miller guided me through the journey, explaining everything in detail and in a manner that was understandable. Once we had established my requirements, she prepared a draft document for me to review. I instantly felt relieved to have completed it, knowing that plans were in place should my family ever need to act on them. Karen was excellent in helping me achieve this.

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      legal expert Karen Miller Karen Miller

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      Thank you for this feedback. We are pleased to hear that Karen was able to support with your will writing requirements. Kind Regards, Wollens

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      Steven

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      Housing & Property

      Complicated Conveyance

      On the whole, very good. This was a complicated transaction which Emma and Chloe worked through methodically

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      legal expert Emma Reed Emma Reed
      legal expert Chloe Emery Chloe Emery

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      Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that Emma & Chloe were able to assist with your matter. Kind Regards, Wollens

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      Commercial lease renewal

      Emma has been most supportive with the renewal of our commercial lease spanning the next 2 decades with our landlords entering 100 years of a joint partnership. It was really important to secure terms that would enable us to continue to invest and prosper as a family business which Emma fully understood and ensured was the main driver. This is the first time we have worked together and I would not hesitate to use or recommend her services to others. Thank you.

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      legal expert Emma Reed Emma Reed

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      Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback - we are so pleased that Emma was able to assist with your matter. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Best Wishes, Wollens

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      NAI children returning

      Rachel helped me and my children when my children were removed due to NAI. Although we had a pool finding Rachel suggested to the court the resolutions assessment which led to the LA conducting a risk assessment of myself and I am now looking to work with a local family team and my children will be returned. Without Rachel and Ilke this would never be possible, their expertise are out of this world and nothing has ever been too much for either of them. Whether that is answering phone calls early morning to me panicking or emailing me back late nights on weekends to reassure me. Rachel has listened to every worry I have (and there’s been a lot) and reassured me time and time again. I can’t thank her enough for everything she’s done for my family. They are truly amazing at what they do, they have saved my family. Thank you Rachel from the bottom of my heart!

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      legal expert Rachel Carter Rachel Carter
      legal expert Ilke Hatter Weihs Ilke Hatter Weihs

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      Thank you for this lovely review. We are so pleased that Rachel & Ilke were able to assist with your matter. Best Wishes for the future, Wollens

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      New Will

      Would recommend Wollens & would use their services again - straightforward, smooth process with clear & practical advice.

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      legal expert Karen Miller Karen Miller

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      Thank you for this feedback. We are glad that Karen and the team were able to assist you with the writing of your will. Kind Regards, Wollens

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      trevor

      All my legal affairs are held and conducted through Wollens and I cannot speak highly enough of them. They are consummate professionals, ultra efficient and respond to queries by return, whenever humanly possible. I have not had a single disappointing moment throughout all my dealings with them. I wholeheartedly recommend them, without reservation.

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      legal expert Sarah Rowles Sarah Rowles

      Thank you for your feedback - we are so pleased that the team have been able to help you and look forward to working with you again. With best wishes Wollens

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      Anthony

      Emma Reed has been fantastic in supporting our company that has been in business for 100 years to secure our future in the renewal of a 20 year lease. It was important to not only secure the lease but demonstrate our commitment to the property which Emma pitched exactly correct ensuring both parties came out with the best deal and partnership possible. This is the first time I have used her services and would not hesitate to use the again.

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      legal expert Emma Reed Emma Reed

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      Thank you for your feedback - we are so pleased that Emma has been able to help you in this matter. With Kind Regards, Wollens

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      Housing & Property

      hazel

      Judith dealt with the conveyancing of my house, very efficient and speedy process, kept informed at all stages. I would not hesitate to recommend her services.

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      legal expert Judith Manser Judith Manser

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      Thank you for your feedback - we are so pleased that Judith was able to help you and look forward to working with you again in the future. Kind Regards, Wollens

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      Marcuss Wildgoose

      Employment

      Marcuss

      Let me say after taking out legal action against my former employer I contacted woollens to represent me in my legal battle. I was guided towards Jon Dunkley who is woollens specialist employment solicitor. Jon started proceedings against my employer and guided me through the process and kept me in the loop at all times. My case was taken to employment tribunal to which I won due Jon’s hard work. I can’t thank him and woollens enough and as they have solicitors for all legal requirements I know we’re I will be going if am unfortunate enough to need representation going forward. Thanks again Jon.

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      legal expert Jon Dunkley Jon Dunkley

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      Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased that Jon has been able to help you in this matter. Kind Regards, Wollens

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      David Newbery

      Housing & Property

      David

      Very efficient service. Quoted a price for property conveyance and invoiced at that price. Smooth transfer of property. Highly recommend them

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      legal expert Danielle Julyan Danielle Julyan

      Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased that the team has been able to help you.

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