Wilson Browne Solicitors has developed a wide social housing practice and delivers first-rate expertise to social housing providers on development requirements, as well as on high-value acquisitions. Sitting at the helm of the practice, Tom Warrender has well-rounded experience in non-contentious areas, acting as a key advisor across the life cycle from site acquisition through to the development and the sale of affordable housing.
Celebrating Full Recognition in Legal 500
Reasons to choose Wilson Browne
Celebrating another year of increased Legal 500 rankings, we are pleased to see that all ten legal teams have been recognised* in the latest edition of the Legal 500, the independent guide to the UK’s leading law firms.
Spanning a broad range of legal services, the firm’s expertise has led to the Court of Protection and Agriculture teams receiving their first listing, alongside the firm’s other core departments.
This recognition places Wilson Browne Solicitors among a select group of firms where every team* is ranked, reflecting both the depth of knowledge across the practice and the consistent delivery of high-quality legal services.
Recommended Lawyers this year include
Court of Protection
Noted as a “Firm to Watch”
Practice Head: Vicki Pearce
Clients appreciate Wilson Browne Solicitors for its ‘ability to balance a friendly, down-to-earth service with a depth of legal knowledge that you’d expect from a top-tier firm’. Victoria Rae Pearce is at the helm.
Agriculture and Estates
Practice Head: Kirsten Rimmer
Kirsten Rimmer specialises in commercial property law and is skilled at negotiating partnership and quarrying agreements. Ika Castka ….covering succession planning, agricultural relief and partnership agreement issues. Neelam Maher advises on … inheritance tax negotiations.
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
Kirsten Rimmer – I have found her very diligent and has great attention to detail. Always willing to engage and problem solve to give the client best advice.
Expertise in the sector, they really understand the challenges farmers face.
Corporate & Commercial
Practice Head: Holly Threlfall
Predominantly acting for manufacturers, Wilson Browne Solicitors‘ corporate and commercial offering comprises shareholder agreements, restructuring issues and management buyouts. Practice head Holly Threlfall specialises in share purchase agreements and group restructures, recently having advised clients within the manufacturing, wealth management and engineering sectors. With a focus on advising veterinary clients, Corby-based Duncan Crowther is skilled at handling demergers and management buyouts.
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
I have worked with multiple individuals and departments at Wilson Browne and have found everyone to be helpful, available and diligent.
I have found Holly Threlfall to be exceptional. Always happy to talk if necessary and responsive otherwise. Her advice is always useful from a legal perspective but she also provides a common sense aspect when advising on what may be seen as grey areas. The advice she gives is always useful, delivered in a friendly way easily understandable for the legal layman.
Commercial Litigation
Practice Head: Hayley Mauro
David Farmer, Kevin Rogers Noted as a “Leading Partner”
Kevin Rogers assists local and national clients on matters encompassing breaches of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, as well as professional negligence claims. Team lead Hayley Mauro has a wealth of knowledge regarding commercial disputes, property and insolvency litigation and contentious employment. David Farmer takes point on commercial property matters.
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
The team is led by Hayley Mauro who I have found to be very proactive with her clients.
The team is very good and supportive, and I found there to be a very collegiate and friendly environment.
Family Law (including childcare)
Practice Heads: Heather Davies & Helen Russel
Based in Northampton, Wilson Browne Solicitors is equipped to handle divorces, financial remedies, TOLATA and children matters. Practice head Heather Davies advises clients on property, asset and finance-related issues arising from divorce, and Jessica Leech specialises in TOLATA and cross-border children matters. Frequently assisting on financial matters, Joe O’Brien has been lauded for his ‘unwavering support’ and ’strategic guidance’.
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
Wilson Browne have been consistently supportive and kind throughout the process of my divorce. It has obviously been a very difficult time but the clear explanations at each step of the process has been of great help.
Heather Davies has handled my case. She has been hugely supportive, knowledgeable and efficient throughout. She has brought measure to an emotionally fraught process – for which I am very grateful. We ended up with a fair settlement that ensured all parties were well provided for.
Private Client (Wills, Trusts, Probate)
Practice Head: Neelam Maher & Vicki Pearce
Wilson Browne Solicitors‘ private client practice has a bench of ’complete experts’, covering matters across wills, probate and estates. Northampton-based Vicki Pearce and Kettering-based Neelam Maher jointly lead the team. Maher advises on the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney, while Pearce is a Court of Protection specialist.
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
A strong feeling of competence by the team immediately gave me confidence that the path being followed to resolve a probate/inheritance issue would lead to a successful outcome. The initial explanation of likely costs was frank and realistic. Communication by the team throughout was reassuring.
Wilson Browne’s willingness to help and offer support where required has been very useful in helping deal with client queries. They are always at the other end of the phone if needed and I am always happy to recommend clients.
Commercial Property
Practice Head: John Punni & Tom Warrender Noted as a “Leading Partner”
The practice at Wilson Browne Solicitors handle the remit of commercial property transactions for its diverse client base…Ika Castka handles a varied stream of property matters for both businesses and individuals. Tom Warrender specialises in the acquisition and disposal of commercial property. Another name to note is John Punni who frequently aids residential developers and commercial landlords and advises on such matters as major land disposals. Nina Wilson handles a spread of commercial property mandates.
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
The team have deep experience and knowledge. They understand what we need very well, having worked with us for many years now. They are proactive and provide solutions as well as sound and practical advice.
The individuals are deeply knowledgeable and experienced in the law and the practice of property disposal, leasing and management. This gives us an ideal partner to help us develop and change our property portfolio for both retail and office space needs.
Social Housing
Practice Head: Tom Warrender
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
The practice are particularly approachable and friendly; always willing to offer advice and assist – even when it is needed at very short notice. I think it helps having clear lines of communication with a few key contacts but with wider support as needed. The practice have a good working knowledge and experience of providing legal services within the housing sector we operate and as such we utilise them regularly across our projects.
Employment
Practice Head: Jennie Jahina
Acting for both employers and employees, Wilson Browne Solicitors primarily handles grievances and disciplinary matters, and negotiates settlement agreements. Noted for her ‘extreme compassion’, Jennie Jahina leads on matters within the manufacturing, charity, and residential care sectors.
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
Wilson Browne have been our ‘go-to’ solicitors for many years now and cover all aspects of life, both domestic and commercial. Jennie Jahina and the team can be relied upon to provide the most up to date legal advice in this ever-changing legal world.
WB provide us with an exceptional service whatever our needs are. Jennie Jahina is very easy to work with and makes legal complexities very straightforward to navigate.
Contentious Trusts and Probate
Practice Head: Nadia Halliday
Based in Leicester, Wilson Browne has a broad contentious probate offering, with areas of focus including property-related issues, Inheritance Act claims and litigation. Practice head Nadia Halliday is experienced in handling financial provision claims, will disputes and litigation involving estates.
Client testimonials collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
Communication was clear and useful
Nadia Halliday knew her subject and was prepared to take action.
When you need legal advice, you deserve a firm that will stand with you every step of the way: that’s where we come in. At Wilson Browne Solicitors, we understand that facing legal issues can be daunting, so we’re here to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Give us a call today at 0800 088 6004, and we’ll discuss your concerns to see if it’s something we can assist you with.
*All eligible teams. There is no listing for Residential Conveyancing.
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