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

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Wollens Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
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

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Wollens offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Wollens Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
10% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
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

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Wollens offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 13
Housing & Property 1 / 12
Family Law 1 / 10
Commercial Property 1 / 105
Company & Commercial 1 / 52
Clinical Negligence 1 / 14
Employment 1 / 12
Consumer 1 / 13
Personal Injury 1 / 9
Dispute Resolution 1 / 9
Litigation 1 / 6
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 4
Sports Law 1 / 276
Banking 1 / 4
Child Law 1 / 5
Money & Tax 1 / 27
Contract Law 1 / 6
Care Law 1 / 492
Agriculture 1 / 7
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 2
Corporate Law 1 / 34
Land Law 1 / 7
Business Law 1 / 2
Charities 1 / 4
Compliance Law 1 / 16
Notary 1 / 31
Driving offences 1 / 1
Planning Law 1 / 4
Professional Negligence 1 / 16
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 5
Appeals Law 1 / 19
Company Law 1 / 5
Discrimination Law 1 / 16
Human rights 1 / 25
Inheritance Law 1 / 14
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 28
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 6
Auction Law 1 / 2
Construction 1 / 7
Copyright Law 1 / 20
Cosmetic Surgery Law 1 / 4
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 17
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 4
Disability Law 1 / 24
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 18
Energy & Transport 1 / 23
Energy Law 1 / 17
Enforcement Law 1 / 13
Equality Law 1 / 22
Equity Law 1 / 22
Health and Safety Law 1 / 24
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 4
Immigration Law 1 / 13
Information Law 1 / 14
Injunctions Law 1 / 4
Insurance Law 1 / 22
International Law 1 / 12
Licensing Law 1 / 18
Medical Law 1 / 184
Mental Health Law 1 / 4
National Insurance Law 1 / 388
Occupational Health Law 1 / 20
Pensions Law 1 / 14
Regulations 1 / 6
Social Law 1 / 11
Surveillance Law 1 / 9
White Collar Crime 1 / 7
Local 1 / 20
Wills, Trusts & Probate 29 / 3,731
Housing & Property 19 / 4,702
Family Law 5 / 4,158
Commercial Property 21 / 3,596
Company & Commercial 8 / 4,077
Clinical Negligence 15 / 1,225
Employment 22 / 3,559
Consumer 29 / 4,330
Personal Injury 101 / 2,604
Dispute Resolution 45 / 1,786
Litigation 18 / 898
Court of Protection and Deputyship 10 / 576
Sports Law 1 / 303
Banking 27 / 1,014
Child Law 18 / 1,641
Money & Tax 4 / 1,919
Contract Law 7 / 1,409
Care Law 1 / 535
Agriculture 34 / 816
Commercial and Business Law 9 / 365
Corporate Law 12 / 842
Land Law 17 / 1,310
Business Law 12 / 478
Charities 5 / 756
Compliance Law 5 / 446
Notary 12 / 854
Driving offences 57 / 629
Planning Law 2 / 581
Professional Negligence 23 / 1,282
Welfare & Benefits 14 / 1,040
Appeals Law 6 / 847
Company Law 11 / 961
Discrimination Law 3 / 495
Human rights 11 / 954
Inheritance Law 19 / 682
Intellectual Property Law 6 / 618
Artificial Intelligence Law 2 / 98
Auction Law 5 / 286
Construction 27 / 844
Copyright Law 6 / 515
Cosmetic Surgery Law 3 / 146
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 19 / 880
Debt and Tax Law 11 / 777
Disability Law 4 / 601
Domestic Violence Law 13 / 895
Energy & Transport 6 / 503
Energy Law 6 / 353
Enforcement Law 7 / 567
Equality Law 9 / 1,079
Equity Law 9 / 568
Health and Safety Law 5 / 573
IT & Intellectual Property 13 / 1,093
Immigration Law 24 / 1,156
Information Law 2 / 335
Injunctions Law 10 / 925
Insurance Law 6 / 645
International Law 5 / 373
Licensing Law 7 / 497
Medical Law 1 / 189
Mental Health Law 11 / 207
National Insurance Law 1 / 417
Occupational Health Law 4 / 423
Pensions Law 6 / 483
Regulations 23 / 2,350
Social Law 4 / 223
Surveillance Law 2 / 164
White Collar Crime 4 / 208
National 47 / 11,161

Meet the team of Wollens

Meet the team of Wollens

Contact & Locations - Wollens

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 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

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4.9 /5 287 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s strong expertise across conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, employment, commercial property, medical negligence and dispute resolution. Reviews highlight efficient handling of purchases, sales, leases, estate administration and court proceedings, with clear, practical and knowledgeable advice throughout. Client-valued soft skills include responsiveness, empathy, patience, professionalism, calm reassurance and excellent communication. The team is often described as approachable, friendly, supportive and proactive, making stressful legal matters feel smooth, straightforward and well managed.

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Chelsie

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Family Law

Rachel is more than a solicitor - a truly incredible person.

I honestly cannot put into words how incredible Rachel and Ilke have been throughout what has been, without a doubt, one of the most difficult and emotionally devastating periods of my life. From the very beginning, they treated me with compassion, kindness and genuine understanding. They never made me feel judged, dismissed or like I was just another case. They listened to me, even when I was overwhelmed by emotion, struggling to find the right words or simply couldn’t keep myself together. They were incredibly patient with me and always gave me the time and space I needed. Their professionalism and knowledge were exceptional, but what made them truly stand out was the humanity they showed me. They understood how frightening and heartbreaking the situation was for me, and they consistently made me feel heard, supported and believed in. They explained things clearly, answered my endless questions and were there to guide me through every step of an incredibly complicated and frightening court process. Rachel and Ilke went above and beyond what I could ever have expected from my legal team. I never felt like I was facing everything alone. Their compassion, dedication, patience and unwavering support meant more to me than they will probably ever realise. There were moments when my emotions were incredibly strong, but they never made me feel like I was “too much”. They met me with patience and kindness every single time. That is something I will never forget. I genuinely could not have asked for two better people to have beside me during such a horrendous chapter of my life. Rachel is not only an exceptional solicitor, but a compassionate, caring and genuinely wonderful human beings. And likewise for Ilke. I will forever be grateful for everything they have done for me and my family. Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Five stars really don’t feel like enough. Without them, I do believe that my daughter would not have been returned home.

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

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Exceptional support through a difficult divorce

I genuinely cannot recommend Deborah highly enough. She represented me through what was an extremely difficult, complicated and, at times, emotionally exhausting divorce, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better in my corner. From the outset, Deborah was exceptionally knowledgeable, pragmatic and completely straight with me. She never told me what she thought I wanted to hear; she told me what I needed to know, explained my options clearly and kept the focus firmly on achieving the best possible outcome for me and my future. What I particularly appreciated was her ability to cut through the emotion and noise surrounding a difficult divorce and see the bigger picture. There were inevitably moments when I found the process overwhelming, but I always trusted Deborah’s judgement and knew that she was protecting my interests. The settlement ultimately gave me the financial security and independence I needed to close this chapter of my life and move forward, and I am enormously grateful to Deborah for the part she played in achieving that. She is an exceptional family solicitor and I would recommend her without hesitation.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback for Deborah - we are so glad that Deborah & the team were able to support you with this matter. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Fantastic

During my dealings with Alicia she was clear, knowledgeable and responded quickly. I couldn't ask for better help.

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Thank you for this feedback - we are pleased that Alicia was able to help with your matter. Best Wishes, Wollens

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Family

I would like to thank Dave and Courtney so much for all there help with the family side of it I’m so grateful and I would never use any one else in the future thank u

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Thank you for this review - we are pleased that Dave & Courtney were able to assist with your matter. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Always got back to me with the best advice, easy to talk to and contact. Make everything clear

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Thank you for this feedback. We are glad that Cate was able to assist with your matter. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Family Law

Ben

Would highly recommend Cate and Rachel at Wollens torquay, was really helpful, wouldn’t recommend anyone else both was fantastic!

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Thank you for this feedback - we are so glad Cate & Rachel were able to assist with your matter. Best Wishes, Wollens

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Nicky Cunliffe

Family Law

Nicky

Abbie was an absolute star throughout my divorce. During what was inevitably a stressful and sometimes overwhelming process, she was consistently efficient, responsive, patient and incredibly kind. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble and I always knew that if I contacted her, things would be dealt with. What really stood out was the combination of professionalism and genuine warmth. Abbie understood that behind all the paperwork and legal correspondence was someone going through a very difficult period of their life, and that human touch made an enormous difference to me. She was calm when I wasn’t, reassuring when I needed it and incredibly dependable throughout. Having Abbie there alongside Deborah made me feel that I had a team genuinely looking after me rather than simply handling a case. I am hugely grateful for everything she did for me and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

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Thank you for your comments and feedback regarding Abbie and Deborah. We are so pleased that they were able to help you during this very difficult time. We will help again in the future if it is ever needed. With best wishes, Wollens

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Family Law

Chelsie

Rachel is more than a solicitor - a truly incredible person. I honestly cannot put into words how incredible Rachel and Ilke have been throughout what has been, without a doubt, one of the most difficult and emotionally devastating periods of my life. From the very beginning, they treated me with compassion, kindness and genuine understanding. They never made me feel judged, dismissed or like I was just another case. They listened to me, even when I was overwhelmed by emotion, struggling to find the right words or simply couldn’t keep myself together. They were incredibly patient with me and always gave me the time and space I needed. Their professionalism and knowledge were exceptional, but what made them truly stand out was the humanity they showed me. They understood how frightening and heartbreaking the situation was for me, and they consistently made me feel heard, supported and believed in. They explained things clearly, answered my endless questions and were there to guide me through every step of an incredibly complicated and frightening court process. Rachel and Ilke went above and beyond what I could ever have expected from my legal team. I never felt like I was facing everything alone. Their compassion, dedication, patience and unwavering support meant more to me than they will probably ever realise. There were moments when my emotions were incredibly strong, but they never made me feel like I was “too much”. They met me with patience and kindness every single time. That is something I will never forget. I genuinely could not have asked for two better people to have beside me during such a horrendous chapter of my life. Rachel is not only an exceptional solicitor, but a compassionate, caring and genuinely wonderful human beings. And likewise for Ilke. I will forever be grateful for everything they have done for me and my family. Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Five stars really don’t feel like enough. Without them, I do believe that my daughter would not have been returned home.

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Thank you for your heartfelt feedback - we are so pleased that Rachel and Ilke have been able to help you in what must have been a very traumatic experience. With best wishes Wollens

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Des Whiting

Family Law

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Amazing service. I have been kept upto date and informed all the way through, They've been very helpful with any enquires. Very quick. Very friendly staff who have helped me every step of the way. Thoroughly recommended.

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Maureen Corbett

Family Law

Maureen

Very helpful with all the legal work needed

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4.8 /5 2262 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s strong expertise across conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, employment, commercial property, medical negligence and dispute resolution. Reviews highlight efficient handling of purchases, sales, leases, estate administration and court proceedings, with clear, practical and knowledgeable advice throughout. Client-valued soft skills include responsiveness, empathy, patience, professionalism, calm reassurance and excellent communication. The team is often described as approachable, friendly, supportive and proactive, making stressful legal matters feel smooth, straightforward and well managed.

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David Slater

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellent service

We can't recommend Wollens highly enough. From the outset, they were outstanding — responding quickly whenever our circumstances changed, and always offering clear, sound professional advice. What stood out most was how well they worked alongside our other advisors; everything felt joined up rather than siloed. The whole team was responsive and pitched in to cover for one another when needed, so there was never a gap in service. Highly recommended.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a heartfelt review. We are so pleased that the team were able to help with all of your matters. Best Wishes, Wollens

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My Will

I approached Wollens to rewrite my will and they made the whole process run smoothly.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that Karen was able to assist with your will requirements. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Fantastic Service

Megan was amazing the entire way through the house buying process. As first time buyers, we were a little nervous and had lots of questions. Megan was great at putting our minds at ease and explaining everything to us. I cannot recommend Wollens more!

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Thank you for this lovely feedback - we are so pleased that Megan was able to support you with your first house purchase and we hope to work with you again in the future. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Jo-anne

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Pleasure to deal with

Great legal knowledge, smooth process & refreshing approach, easy to understand - would use again & recommend

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Thank you for this feedback. We are so pleased that the team were able to assist with your matter. Best Wishes, Wollens

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Peter & Dawn

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Will Updates

First class service, would recommend to others and would use again ourselves in the future. Clear, practical and sensible advice.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that the team were able to assist with updating your will. Best Wishes, Wollens

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Employment

Lisa

I delt with Jon Dunkley regarding an employment matter recently and I found him to be very professional and efficient. I would definitely recommend Jon to anyone for any employment law issues.

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Chris Billing

Housing & Property

Chris

Abi and Mark have been great from start to finish. We managed to complete and exchange within 3 months. Thank you

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Thank you for your feedback regarding Abi and Mark - we are pleased that they have been able to help you and look forward to working with you again in the future. Kind regards Wollens

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Leah Wallace

Employment

Leah

Very kind and understanding, explained everything to me when my role was made redundant. Organised and responsive. Highly recommend and would use again (although hope I don't need to!)

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Family Law

Ben

Would highly recommend Cate and Rachel at Wollens torquay, was really helpful, wouldn’t recommend anyone else both was fantastic!

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Thank you for this feedback - we are so glad Cate & Rachel were able to assist with your matter. Best Wishes, Wollens

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Jennifer Bliss

Commercial Property

Jennifer

Many thanks for concluding the sale efficiently

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Thank you for your review. We are pleased the team were able to assist with your sale and you were satisfied with their efficiency. Kind Regards, Wollens

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