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Extremely efficient, accurate and approachable
Excellent customer service and thorough work. Listened to us and incorporated our views.
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Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co
0117 939 0350
Watkins Solicitors was established in Bristol in 1998, quickly becoming one of the region’s foremost specialist law firms and now employs over 30 people in our legal teams and support roles. As well as being recognised as national leaders in the field of education law, we are also now seen as one of the leading family law firms in Bristol and the South West. Founded in 1998 by Beverley Watkins, we have grown and expanded to three offices in Bristol whilst developing a formidable and highly experienced team of lawyers. All of our lawyers are experts in their specialisation. We do not dabble. You will also quickly find that our lawyers are both committed and supportive. We really do care. Read more...
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John Mclennan
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Help with securing EHCP
Celine has been fantastic throughout the entire process of securing our son an EHCP.
She has an in depth knowledge of the process and workings of the local authority and without her help we would have been lost. Thanks again for all of your help Celine!
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Eleanor Brown
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Fantastic
Celine has been brilliant throughout the whole process.
She is incredibly efficient, responding to queries etc. in a timely way. She is professional with clearly a wealth of knowledge in her specialist area. She communicated to us clearly what was happening at each stage during the process , following up with phone calls if necessary.
I'm so glad we contacted this solicitor.
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Matter Type:
Special Educational Needs
Rachael Griffiths
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Efficient, proactive and supportive - thank you
We can't thank Emma Thompson enough. We had an issue relating to Special Educational Needs and Emma listened to our problem, offered timely and sensible advice, and was always quick to respond to emails with great legal knowledge. We also used Emma a couple of years earlier to help us with our child's EHCP - and again, she was utterly fantastic. I can't recommend her highly enough, and she was always very friendly and approachable which made a huge difference. Thank you a million.
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Mrs Amanda Corcoran
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Non Molestation order put in place
I would just like to Thank Daisy Burrows and her team for their dedication and work and support on obtaining a Non Molestation Order in my favour..
I was extremely impressed with the care and efficiency and communication with myself on this matter.
I would most definitely use and highly recommended her services when needed by myself or anyone who need a confidential and legal matter completed.
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Matter Type:
Special Educational Needs
Rachel
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Positive Outcome for a Refusal to Assess Appeal
I contacted Watkins Solicitors after our Local Authority refused to carry out an EHC needs assessment for my son. I was given clear, detailed and professional advice at all times. Whenever I had questions, my emails were answered very quickly. Celine Conley and Sophia Beekmann worked with me to gather the information needed for them to draft the grounds for the appeal, which led to the Local authority conceding the appeal and agreeing to carry out an EHC needs assessment.
I am thrilled with how straightforward and stress free the whole process was, and that we achieved the desired outcome for my son.
Thank you so much Celine and Sophia.
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Matter Type:
Divorce
LeisaV
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Exceptional service
Celine took over my case after the previous solicitor left the firm, and it was a very smooth transition. Celine has been amazing at helping me through my divorce case when I didn't understand all the court processes, and she always responded to queries quickly without the need for me to chase them up. She also replied to every question in a way that was clear and unambiguous.
I would recommend Celine to anyone needing legal help. I have had to deal with 2 other solicitors in the local area for family matters and they aren't a patch on this firm. I am fed up with chasing them, getting half an answer etc...it really made me appreciate how different this firm and Celine are.
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Sarah Tierney
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Non-Molestation Order
Daisy Burrows was excellent. I have no court experience, and the establishment of this order is life changing. Daisy metaphorically held my hand all the way through. Without Watkins Solicitors and Nextlink this would not have been possible. I am eternally grateful.
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Matter Type:
Special Educational Needs
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Great experience, would highly recommend.
Celine was the most approachable, knowledgeable and honest solicitor when dealing with my case.
She answered all my questions in a timely manner, and after her own hard work she got the results we were hoping for as a family.
I highly recommend using Watkins as a company and highly recommend Celine as your personal representative.
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Zainab
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Appeal for specialist college
Watkins solicitors was very supporting, I was given the best advice and they supported me every step of the way. My daughters educational outcome was a success thanks to watkins solicitors and we are very happy as a family.
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Watkins have been instrumental in helping us appeal our daughter’s EHCP and getting the fundamental and necessary changes approved. Emma Grimbly has been an excellent communicator throughout, giving clear and concise advice and keeping us well informed.
We are grateful to her and her team for their professionalism and expertise and for pushing for the best outcome.
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Excellent service, would highly recommend. A great team helped us through a very stressful and difficult time. Gave great advice and were very thorough and tenacious on our behalf. Thank you Watkins, fantastic work.
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Matter Type:
Education
Jessica
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Jessica
Fantastic service, highly recommended, thank you for helping us to get the right specialist school for our son.
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Education
Marcia
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Marcia
I cannot recommend this legal team highly enough the support i received to help me win my son is ECHP was outstanding.
Thank you Emma
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Breit
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Breit
Understood our issue and responded within the short timeframe. Very fair with fees. Good outcome for us.
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Education
Lois Boysan
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Lois Boysan
Through a very difficult process Emma and Beverley have been absolutely fantastic. They have helped advise, support and helped reduce the monumental stress of the EHCP. Their knowledge and expertise, working with the LA really helped us get the very best EHCP we could have hoped for. They have since given us follow up support in annual reviews and we will continue to use them each year. Thank you!
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Helen Croft
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Helen Croft
Extremely informative SEN info day given by knowledgeable and caring professionals, highly recommend the day. Felt hopeful and equipped with constructive info that I know will be used.Thank you so much.
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Sam Downie
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Sam Downie
Fab at understanding the needs and law when it comes to Autism and learning disabilities
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Brian Furnivall
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Brian Furnivall
They are highly efficient solicitors with wide ranging informative knowledge.
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Mandy Carpenter
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Mandy Carpenter
helpful, knowledgeable and approachable thanks
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We also aim to make our services affordable. We are transparent on costs, with no hidden extras. At our first meeting we will go through the payment terms that are most suited to your means. Additionally, we often promote special offers. Legal aid has now largely disappeared but we remain one of the few firms in the Bristol area able to offer public funding from the Legal Aid Authority. Legal aid may now mainly be restricted to cases involving either child care cases or domestic violence but during our initial meeting with you we will be able to tell you whether you will be eligible for legal aid. We are proud to have won the Bristol Law Society Legal Aid Firm of the Year for 2013/2014.
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