Watkins Solicitors are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Bristol Law Society Awards, recognising another year of success, client trust and community impact. The shortlisting reflects the hard work...

Staff at Watkins Solicitors’ Bristol offices in North Street and Fishponds came together last week to support Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual Coffee Morning, the UK’s biggest fundraising event for people living with cancer. Offices were...

Last week Watkins Solicitors took part in Bristol Law Society’s Bristol Legal Walk. Colleagues completed a 10 kilometre route in support of The Access to Justice Foundation and its work funding free legal advice for people who need it most. The walk...

Watkins Solicitors is pleased to present our fourth annual Domestic Abuse Conference in Bristol, taking place on Friday 7th November 2025 at the Watershed, Bristol. This full day not-for-profit event brings together inspiring speakers, frontline...

The Watkins Solicitors team are delighted to welcome Solicitor Louise Price to our expanding Family Law team in Hereford. A proud Hereford local, Louise returns to her home city with a clear focus: to help families through care proceedings and private...

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Beverley Watkins, has been named the winner of the 2025 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) Award in the category of Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights. The LALY Awards, now in their...

Beverley Watkins , Managing Partner of Watkins Solicitors in Bristol and member of the LAPG Board and Advisory Committee, appeared on BBC Radio 4  and BBC Radio Bristol to raise urgent concerns about the impact of the Legal Aid Agency cyberattack...

Watkins Solicitors is proud to announce that Managing Partner Beverley Watkins has been shortlisted for the 2025 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) Awards in the category of Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights. This national recognition...

We are delighted to announce that Wania Hussain has been awarded a training contract at Watkins Solicitors. Since joining the firm in March 2024, Wania has made a significant impact in the Family Law Department, showcasing her dedication, enthusiasm, and...

Watkins Solicitors has been featured in Bristol 24/7's article , which takes an in-depth look at the ongoing challenges within the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system in Bristol. The article discusses the increasing strain on SEND...

We are pleased to welcome Gregg Burrough to Watkins Solicitors as a Judicial Review and Education Solicitor. With over 12 years of experience in Legal Aid work, Gregg brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to supporting individuals with Special...

We are pleased to announce that Watkins Solicitors has received recognition at the Bristol Law Society Awards 2024, with Andy Kerese, International Family Law Solicitor, winning the Rising Star of the Year award. This award reflects Andy’s dedication...

We are proud to announce that Watkins Solicitors has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the upcoming Bristol Law Society Awards 2024 . This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to legal excellence, community support, and...

We are honoured to announce that Ellie Wilson, a passionate advocate for domestic abuse survivors, will be one of the keynote speakers at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024. Ellie’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit...

We are proud to welcome Hibo Wardere, an internationally recognised campaigner against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), as a headline speaker at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024. Hibo’s work has been instrumental in raising awareness and...

Watkins Solicitors is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for two prestigious awards at the LexisNexis UK Family Law Awards 2024. Our firm has been recognised in the categories of Family Law Firm of the Year – South and the Community...

Watkins Solicitors is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Regional Firm/Not-for-Profit Agency category at the prestigious 2024 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards . The LALY awards are the only annual event dedicated...

Watkins Solicitors, a leading law firm specialising in family law, education law, wills and probate, and conveyancing, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sophia Ramzan as Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing . With offices...

Friends, family, staff and colleagues of Watkins Solicitors turned out on Friday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the firm opening its doors in North Street in Southville, Bristol. A hot summer evening and the front lawn of the...

In a landmark judgment issued today (8 March 2022) the High Court has made it clear that every local council must keep to fixed legal time limits when reviewing the needs of children and young people with special educational needs . Councils have been...