Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Leeds
Established in 2002, Winston Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving clients across Leeds and Yorkshire. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in family law, conveyancing, wills & probate, employment law, and continuing healthcare claims, delivering tailored solutions that prioritise client needs. With over 3,300 five-star reviews and recognition in the Legal 500 2025, we combine technical expertise with compassionate support to guide individuals and businesses through complex legal challenges.Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive clear cost breakdowns and flexible funding options, including fixed fees and deferred payments. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we maintain rigorous standards of professionalism while fostering a client-first culture that values empathy as highly as legal excellence.
Services
Divorce Law
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Continuing Healthcare Claims
Family Law
Notary Services
TOLATA Claims
CICA Compensation
Business Legal Advice
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Established 2002 with 22 years of local legal expertise
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 807074)
- Accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- 3,355 five-star reviews across multiple platforms
- Flexible funding options including fixed fees and deferred payments
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Excellent response times
Highly professional
Smooth and efficient
Outstanding legal support
Extremely trustworthy
Services
Family Law
Our family law team specialises in divorce, child arrangements, and cohabitation disputes. With over 3,000 five-star reviews, we provide empathetic guidance through relationship breakdowns while protecting financial and parental interests. Services include prenuptial agreements, spousal maintenance negotiations, and TOLATA property claims. We prioritise non-court dispute resolution while maintaining rigorous representation in litigation when necessary.
Conveyancing
Specialist residential conveyancing services covering property purchases, sales, and lease extensions. Accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we handle freehold and leasehold transactions with transparent fixed-fee pricing. Our process includes title checks, contract negotiations, and Land Registry registration, supported by 2,000+ client testimonials praising our efficiency and communication.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive wills, trusts, and probate services ensuring asset protection and smooth estate administration. We create tailored wills, lasting powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning strategies. Our probate specialists assist with grant applications, estate settlements, and contentious probate matters, combining legal expertise with sensitive client support.
Employment Law
Expert employment law support for unfair dismissal claims, settlement agreements, and workplace discrimination cases. We advise on ACAS early conciliation, disciplinary procedures, and employment tribunal representation. Services include contract reviews, redundancy consultations, and workplace policy development, maintaining strict compliance with current employment legislation.
Continuing Healthcare Claims
Specialist NHS Continuing Healthcare funding assistance including eligibility assessments, appeal representation, and retrospective claims. Our team reviews medical needs assessments, challenges funding denials, and negotiates care package arrangements. We provide strategic guidance through the Decision Support Tool process and represent clients at NHS review panels.
People
Teresa Davidson
Partner & Head of Family
With over 20 years' experience in family law, Teresa specialises in complex divorce settlements and child arrangement disputes. Recognised in Legal 500, she combines technical expertise with compassionate support for clients during relationship breakdowns.
Harriet Reid
Family Solicitor
Specialising in high-conflict child custody cases, Harriet provides strategic legal representation with a focus on children's welfare. Her meticulous case preparation has secured favourable outcomes in numerous contested hearings.
Leasa Foster
Conveyancing Manager
Leading our residential property team, Leasa oversees 100+ annual transactions with expertise in complex leasehold matters. Her client-focused approach ensures smooth property transfers with regular progress updates.
James Urquhart-Burton
Head of Continuing Healthcare
Specialist in NHS funding claims with success in challenging retrospective care fee denials. His strategic advocacy has secured millions in recovered care costs for clients across Yorkshire.
Jonathan Winston
Managing Partner
Overseeing firm strategy since 2002, Jonathan maintains our client-first ethos while driving innovation in legal service delivery. His leadership has grown the practice to 30+ legal professionals across Yorkshire.
Questions
How do I start divorce proceedings in Yorkshire?
Contact our family law team for a free initial consultation. We'll explain the divorce process, help gather required documents, and advise on child arrangements and financial settlements specific to your case.
What conveyancing fees do you charge?
We provide fixed-fee quotes based on property value and transaction complexity. Typical residential conveyancing fees range from £850-£1,500 including disbursements for standard freehold transactions.
Can you help with NHS Continuing Healthcare appeals?
Yes, our specialist team reviews your assessment paperwork, identifies procedural errors, and represents you at NHS review panels to challenge unfair funding decisions.
Do you offer employment law advice for redundancy?
We provide comprehensive redundancy advice including settlement agreement reviews, unfair dismissal claims, and consultation process guidance to protect your workplace rights.
How do I create a legally valid will?
Our wills specialists guide you through asset distribution options, tax planning strategies, and executor appointments. We offer home visits for vulnerable clients and same-day drafting services.
Are your notary services available online?
Yes, our partnership with Notarity provides fully remote notarisation with same-day appointments available. Documents receive digital signatures valid across the UK and EU jurisdictions.
Reviews (6)
Ciaran Dolan
Dec 21, 2021
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Leasa and team are fantastic. Thorough, speedy and professional. We will be using again in the future.
Peter B.
Nov 27, 2021
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Sidraa was amazing. Our house purchase went perfectly.
Dropped off the paperwork and managed to speak to people dealing with our case. (Pre Covid)
Very personal experience.
Dropped off the paperwork and managed to speak to people dealing with our case. (Pre Covid)
Very personal experience.
Anthony Child
Oct 22, 2021
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I used Winston's for the first time for a house purchase . The service from Samantha was absolutely outstanding from start to finish; enquiries were dealt with promptly, we were kept informed of progress etc - it was reassuring to know that we had someone of this calibre on our side
I would certainly recommend them.
I would certainly recommend them.
Grace Blake
Oct 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
Sidraa was fantastic. I would 100% recommend her communication was excellent throughout. Made buying a house as stress free as it could be. Thank you.
Sidraa was fantastic. I would 100% recommend her communication was excellent throughout. Made buying a house as stress free as it could be. Thank you.
Joe Lindley
Oct 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Winston Solicitors acted for me on my recent sale and purchase (which became rather complicated). I cannot recommend them highly enough. The skilled and expert service makes other conveyancers look amateurish. Highly recommended for property matters.
Winston Solicitors acted for me on my recent sale and purchase (which became rather complicated). I cannot recommend them highly enough. The skilled and expert service makes other conveyancers look amateurish. Highly recommended for property matters.
Lucy Horsman
Aug 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
My partner and I used Winston for the purchase of our first home and were very impressed with the service we received. Our solicitor Sidraa was super responsive, friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
My partner and I used Winston for the purchase of our first home and were very impressed with the service we received. Our solicitor Sidraa was super responsive, friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
