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At Harbourside, 67 The Terrace, South Devon, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DP

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Wollens Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
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 4.8/5

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

4.9
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 4.9/5
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.

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 / 275
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 / 185
Mental Health Law 1 / 5
National Insurance Law 1 / 393
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 27 / 3,799
Housing & Property 21 / 4,774
Family Law 9 / 4,223
Commercial Property 25 / 3,671
Company & Commercial 9 / 4,181
Clinical Negligence 16 / 1,248
Employment 28 / 3,623
Consumer 29 / 4,418
Personal Injury 93 / 2,652
Dispute Resolution 43 / 1,807
Litigation 17 / 902
Court of Protection and Deputyship 10 / 581
Banking 27 / 1,033
Sports Law 1 / 303
Child Law 27 / 1,648
Money & Tax 4 / 1,953
Contract Law 9 / 1,431
Care Law 1 / 536
Agriculture 35 / 823
Commercial and Business Law 9 / 362
Corporate Law 11 / 848
Land Law 15 / 1,327
Business Law 11 / 472
Charities 7 / 768
Compliance Law 4 / 450
Driving offences 57 / 628
Notary 12 / 854
Planning Law 2 / 585
Welfare & Benefits 13 / 1,052
Appeals Law 6 / 853
Company Law 12 / 973
Discrimination Law 3 / 501
Human rights 10 / 962
Inheritance Law 17 / 685
Intellectual Property Law 6 / 626
Professional Negligence 23 / 1,298
Artificial Intelligence Law 2 / 97
Auction Law 6 / 287
Construction 30 / 854
Copyright Law 6 / 523
Cosmetic Surgery Law 3 / 147
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 16 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 11 / 790
Disability Law 4 / 603
Domestic Violence Law 14 / 900
Energy & Transport 5 / 511
Energy Law 6 / 359
Enforcement Law 7 / 576
Equality Law 10 / 1,098
Equity Law 10 / 569
Health and Safety Law 4 / 577
IT & Intellectual Property 12 / 1,113
Immigration Law 21 / 1,166
Information Law 2 / 340
Injunctions Law 11 / 933
Insurance Law 6 / 660
International Law 5 / 376
Licensing Law 7 / 503
Medical Law 1 / 190
Mental Health Law 12 / 207
National Insurance Law 1 / 422
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 / 207
National 45 / 11,168

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
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

At Harbourside, 67 The Terrace, South Devon, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DP

Reviews

4.9 /5 678 Reviews
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What clients say about Wollens

Clients praise the firm’s broad specialisms—conveyancing, wills and probate, family and care proceedings, employment, commercial/property and sports law—highlighting clear, practical and technically strong advice. Reviews value timely, proactive communication, responsiveness and efficient case management. Clients emphasise approachable, compassionate and supportive service, with solicitors described as professional, pragmatic and trustworthy; calm under pressure, thorough, patient and good at explaining complex matters in plain English. Many note reliability, fixed-fee transparency and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes.

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Housing & Property

Great service from Dave, Asia and Liz

A huge thank you to Dave, Asia and Liz for all their help with our purchase. From start to finish, they were professional, friendly, and highly responsive, always providing clear, sensible advice and keeping us regularly updated throughout the process. As first-time buyers, we really appreciated being kept informed at every stage and having the next steps clearly explained to us. Their excellent communication and guidance made what we thought may have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and easy to navigate. We felt supported from beginning to end. We would not hesitate to recommend Dave, Asia and Liz, as well as Wollens generally, to anyone looking for a reliable, efficient, and approachable conveyancing team.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review - we are so pleased to hear that Dave, Asia & Liz were able to assist you as first-time buyers. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Best Wishes, Wollens

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Kevin Garrett

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Housing & Property

Successful conveyancing in North Devon

Asia Gurung at Wollens in Barnstaple was efficient, helpful, professional and good humoured throughout our sales and completion process. This helped all parties achieve a quick and effective outcome, and we are happy to recommend Asia and Wollens as a result.

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Thank you for this feedback. We are so glad that Asia and the team were able to assist with your conveyancing requirements - we look forward to working with you again in the future. Best Wishes, 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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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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Julie Bolt

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Housing & Property

Moving Home.

Dave Eastman proved to be an excellent solicitor for buying and selling in the rather bumpy current housing market. Liz Eastman is the best communicator and support anyone could possibly have during such a stressful time. Thank you Wollens.

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Thank you for your feedback - we are glad Dave, Liz & the team were able to support you through this process. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Rosemary Pilch

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Housing & Property

My experience of house conveyancing with Nadia

Nadia was very professional in her approach to the sale of my house, she was easy to contact and clear with her advice etc, I would definitely recommend her in future

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Thank you for providing these comments - we are so glad that Nadia was able to assist with your property sale. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Housing & Property

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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hazel patterson

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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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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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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Edward Duffield

Housing & Property

Edward

Excellent service throughout with good communication and above all, supportive help when it was needed. Highly recommended

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback - we are so glad the team were able to assist you as needed. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Amelia

Housing & Property

Amelia

Megan and Abbie dealt with my house sale and purchase. Everything was explained so clearly at each step and I was always kept up to date. Great service and would highly recommend them

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Thank you for your comments - we are so pleased that Megan and Abbie have been able to assist. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Best wishes Wollens

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4.9 /5 2194 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s broad specialisms—conveyancing, wills and probate, family and care proceedings, employment, commercial/property and sports law—highlighting clear, practical and technically strong advice. Reviews value timely, proactive communication, responsiveness and efficient case management. Clients emphasise approachable, compassionate and supportive service, with solicitors described as professional, pragmatic and trustworthy; calm under pressure, thorough, patient and good at explaining complex matters in plain English. Many note reliability, fixed-fee transparency and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes.

professional
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clear advice
responsive
efficient
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proactive
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Ry

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Family Law

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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Housing & Property

Great service from Dave, Asia and Liz

A huge thank you to Dave, Asia and Liz for all their help with our purchase. From start to finish, they were professional, friendly, and highly responsive, always providing clear, sensible advice and keeping us regularly updated throughout the process. As first-time buyers, we really appreciated being kept informed at every stage and having the next steps clearly explained to us. Their excellent communication and guidance made what we thought may have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and easy to navigate. We felt supported from beginning to end. We would not hesitate to recommend Dave, Asia and Liz, as well as Wollens generally, to anyone looking for a reliable, efficient, and approachable conveyancing team.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review - we are so pleased to hear that Dave, Asia & Liz were able to assist you as first-time buyers. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Best Wishes, Wollens

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Barbara

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Making a Will

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

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Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that Karen & the team were able to assist with your matter. Kind Regards, Wollens

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Sheila and Robert

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Working Your Way Through the Legal Jungle

I went to a legal workshop to talk about 'Power of Attorney, Lasting' with Edward Lee from Wollens. His explanation was straightforward and it therefore encouraged my husband and I to ask Wollens to prepare the Lasting Power of Attorneys and take the legal headaches away from us and making sure we had those done as soon as possible.

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Thank you for providing this feedback - we are pleased to hear you found Edward's workshop beneficial and that the team were able to assist you both with this matter. Kind Regards, Wollens

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David Stone

Wills, Trusts & Probate

David

I recently made my first visit to WOLLENS solicitors in Torquay. We had a very professional yet friendly meeting, all questions were answered satisfactorily. It was a very pleasant experience , I would highly recommend them.

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Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased that the team at Wollens have been able to help you. With best wishes Wollens

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Nicky Stevenson

Clinical Negligence

Nicky

The caring and understanding I received from my solicitor was absolutely superb. The outcome of my case was positive and i would highly recommend her and the firm.

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Thank you for your comments we are so pleased that your solicitor was able to help you. With Kind regards Wollens

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trevor goulbourn

Housing & Property

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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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 Johns

Commercial Property

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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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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hazel patterson

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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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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