We've just received a 5-star review on Review Solicitor from Lisa, Parent Of A Child With Complex Send Needs (London). Well done to our amazing Education team!!

We are delighted to be shortlisted for Conveyancing Firm of the Year – South of England at the 2025 Modern Law Conveyancing Awards. A huge well done to our brilliant team! We’re grateful for the recognition and look forward to the awards in November!

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Between April 23/March 24, 2.3m adults reported experiencing abuse in England and Wales. Next month, we will host our DA conference in Bristol, uniting charities, survivors and legal professionals to share knowledge and drive change.

Families inheriting retirement properties are often hit with hidden costs while properties sit empty. Watkins Solicitors featured on @itvnews.bsky.social with @beverleywatkins.bsky.social offering advice on easing service charge pressure. Article: www.watkinssolicitors.co.uk/news/itv-new...

We are thrilled to share that @beverleywatkins.bsky.social has won the 2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social Award for Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights! Recognition of over 30 years dedicated to championing access to justice for families and children. We could not be prouder! #LALY25

And the winner of the Family Legal Aid inc Children's Rights #LALY25 is ‪@watkins-solicitors.bsky.social‬ www.watkinssolicitors.co.uk/site/people/... And she is certainly dressed for the occassion...

And goodnight until next year…

A quick hello from Paddington and @beverleywatkins.bsky.social! Nearly there - and ready to celebrate a career defined by compassion, grit, and unwavering commitment to access to justice. #LALY25 #LegalAid @lalyawards.bsky.social

@beverleywatkins.bsky.social on her way to the 2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social, where she is shortlisted in the category of Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights. A proud moment for our firm, and a well-deserved recognition of over 30 years of supporting families through legal aid. #LALY25

The Watkins team is en route to London for the 2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social! Our Managing Partner @beverleywatkins.bsky.social is shortlisted in the Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights category. Good luck to Beverley and all nominees! #LALY25 #LegalAid #AccessToJustice

Big congratulations to our solicitors Hannah and Sophia, who recently attended their admissions ceremony in London! 🎓 Both started as paralegals at Watkins in 2022, completed their training contracts in 2023, and are now officially qualified. A proud moment! #WatkinsSolicitors #NewSolicitors

We are proud to share that our Managing Partner @beverleywatkins.bsky.social, has been shortlisted for the 2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social for her outstanding work in Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights. Read more: www.watkinssolicitors.co.uk/site/blog/wa... Congratulations Beverley!!

Huge thanks to Hotel Du Vin for donating a Three Course Lunch for Two People to our charity raffle in support of Next Link Domestic Abuse Services. . 📅Thurs 5 June📍The Mount Without🎟️Tickets £25 Book: lnkd.in/e97Axdp5 #WatkinsCharityQuiz

Huge thanks to Healing Weeds for donating a voucher to our charity raffle in support of Next Link Domestic Abuse Services 📅Thurs 5 June📍The Mount Without🎟️Tickets £25 Book: lnkd.in/e97Axdp5 #WatkinsCharityQuiz

Huge thanks to Diana Porter Contemporary Jewellery for donating a beautiful necklace to our charity raffle in support of Next Link Domestic Abuse Services 📅Thurs 5 June📍The Mount Without🎟️Tickets £25 Book: lnkd.in/e97Axdp5 #WatkinsCharityQuiz

Thanks also to the utterly wonderful Beverley Watkins and her team @watkins-solicitors.bsky.social for their most generous donation. Thanks also for giving us an excuse to post a pic of Beverley in her knock-out frock at year's awards ceremony......🥰

Huge thanks to Bristol Paintball for donating a gift card to our charity raffle in support of Next Link Domestic Abuse Services! 📅Thurs 5 June📍The Mount Without🎟️Tickets £25 To donate a prize: [email protected] Book: lnkd.in/e97Axdp5 #WatkinsCharityQuiz

We are incredibly proud of our brilliant team members who took part in the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run - 10K on the weekend! Well done to Alanna, Gregg, Andy, Ben and Catherine. It was a fantastic day filled with energy, resilience, and community spirit. Well done to all!

Last week Daisy and Sophie from our Domestic Abuse team attended the Hartcliffe Community Information Day at Symes House. We’re always proud to be part of events that bring services together for the people who need them most. #WatkinsSolicitors

📢 SEND Tribunal rules are changing from 15 July 2025. New stricter rules on reports, witness statements & evidence submission. Stay informed. Read more here: www.watkinssolicitors.co.uk/site/blog/ed... #SEND #EducationLaw #WatkinsSolicitors

Our April Education Newsletter is out now! Click here to read it online: mailchi.mp/b33d04dbab63... 📩 To join our email list email: [email protected] #SEND #EHCP #EducationLaw #WatkinsSolicitors

We’ve successfully helped stop Cornwall Council’s plan to close the residential provision at Pencalenick School. A vital lifeline for SEND pupils. Read more: www.watkinssolicitors.co.uk/site/blog/ju... #SEND #EHCP #EducationLaw #JudicialReview #WatkinsSolicitors #Cornwall

The Watkins Solicitors team had a fantastic time at the Charity Quiz Night at Runway East, raising £1,220 for @samaritans.bsky.social! Huge thanks to Conscious Solutions for organising & to all who took part. A great night for a great cause! #CharityQuiz #WatkinsSolicitors #Bristol

@watkinssolic Our Head of Conveyancing, Sophia Ramzan, is speaking at National Conveyancing Week 2025! 🏡 Buying or selling a home? Get in touch today www.watkinssolicitors.co.uk/site/blog/co... #NationalConveyancingWeek #NCW2025 #TEDTalks

Secondary School Offer Day – Need to Appeal? 📢 Unhappy with your child's school allocation? Our expert education law team can guide you through the appeals process. DO NOT DELAY! Contact us today: 📧 [email protected] | 📞 0117 939 0350

📢 #SEND Parents Important Deadline! If your child is moving to a new school in September 2025, the 15 Feb deadline for amended EHCPs is critical. youtu.be/hU1zBwXR92Q?... 🔗 Contact us: [email protected] | 0117 939 0350 #EHCP #SEND #EducationLaw #PhaseTransfer #WatkinsSolicitors

📢 EHCP Deadline Reminder! If your child is changing placements this September, you must receive an amended EHCP by: - 15 Feb – Primary to Secondary - 31 Mar – Post-16 Education If you haven’t received it, urgent action is needed! Read more bit.ly/40WXYVQ #EHCP #SEND

Judicial Review Begins: Families Challenge Bristol City Council’s Safety Valve Agreement 🏛️ 🔗 Read more: www.watkinssolicitors.co.uk/site/blog/ju... #SEND #EducationLaw #JudicialReview #Bristol