Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Cheltenham Lawyers since 1916
Established in 1916, Midwinters Solicitors has built a longstanding reputation for delivering expert legal services in Cheltenham. Our team of highly qualified and experienced lawyers specialises in family law, probate, property law, and dispute resolution, serving both individuals and businesses. With a commitment to efficiency and personal service, we prioritise client needs, ensuring cases are handled with professionalism and care.Our expertise is evidenced by decades of collective experience, memberships in prestigious bodies like STEP, and consistent client referrals. We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical practice, and tailored legal solutions, fostering trust and long-term relationships with our clients.
Services
Family Law
Probate
Property Law
Wills & Trusts
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of legal expertise in Cheltenham.
- Our team includes STEP-accredited specialists in probate and trusts.
- We prioritise personal, transparent communication with every client.
- We handle complex cases with proven experience in High Court litigation.
- We offer tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses alike.
Associations and certifications
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Services
Family Law
We specialise in family law matters including divorce, financial settlements, and child custody disputes. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while safeguarding client interests. With expertise in prenuptial agreements and Resolution guidelines, we ensure legally sound, compassionate representation.
Probate
Our probate services cover will validation, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning. We guide executors through complex processes, managing trusts and contested claims with precision. STEP-accredited specialists ensure compliance and clarity in every case.
Property Law
We handle residential and commercial property transactions, including leasehold and freehold conveyancing. Our team manages investment portfolios and retail property acquisitions, ensuring smooth transfers with meticulous attention to legal detail and client timelines.
Wills & Trusts
We draft wills, establish trusts, and advise on lasting powers of attorney. Our focus includes elderly client care and equity release schemes, ensuring assets are protected and client wishes are legally enforceable across generations.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve disputes ranging from landlord-tenant conflicts to high-value personal injury claims. With experience in High Court trials and multi-day litigation, we combine negotiation skills with robust advocacy to achieve favourable outcomes efficiently.
People
Hugh Harries
Senior Partner
Probate specialist with 35+ years' experience, qualified in 1985. Member of STEP, handling wills, trusts, and estate administration. Joined Midwinters Solicitors in 1988, leading probate services with a focus on tax-efficient solutions.
Gareth Gregory
Partner
Property law expert specialising in residential and commercial conveyancing. Over 25 years' experience, including major retail property acquisitions. Joined Midwinters Solicitors in 1999 after running his own Cheltenham practice, leading the property department.
Lucy Webley
Partner
Family law specialist since 1997, resolving divorces and child custody cases. Advocate of Resolution principles, focusing on constructive outcomes. Joined Midwinters Solicitors in 2019, known for empathetic client support and prenuptial agreement expertise.
John Keddle
Solicitor
Dispute resolution expert with 25+ years' litigation experience. Specialises in probate disputes, landlord-tenant cases, and personal injury claims. Achieved a 3m High Court settlement in 2012, prioritising client clarity throughout legal processes.
Laura Lyes
Solicitor
Private client lawyer focusing on wills, probate, and powers of attorney. Qualified in 2019 after criminal law training. Joined Midwinters Solicitors in 2024, bringing five years' experience in estate administration and client-centred legal planning.
Questions
What areas of law does Midwinters Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, probate, property transactions, wills and trusts, and dispute resolution, serving both individuals and businesses in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
Are your solicitors accredited by professional bodies?
Yes, our team includes members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Resolution, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards in legal practice.
Do you handle complex legal cases?
Yes, we manage complex matters including High Court litigation, large estate administrations, and commercial property transactions, leveraging decades of combined experience to achieve optimal outcomes.
What is your approach to client service?
We prioritise personal, transparent communication, tailoring solutions to individual client needs while maintaining efficiency and ethical integrity in all legal matters.
Reviews (4)
Adele B.
May 07, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I was represented by John Keddie at Midwinters. He was thorough, knowledgeable and worked extremely hard to get me the best outcome. I would highly recommend Midwinters.
I was represented by John Keddie at Midwinters. He was thorough, knowledgeable and worked extremely hard to get me the best outcome. I would highly recommend Midwinters.
Richard Corcoran
Sep 27, 2019
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Great advice and understanding of the situation, very thorough with the level of detail. Thank you John and the team.
Nigel & Perlita Payne
Sep 25, 2019
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The following is not a review but are facts on how Midwinters Solicitors have treated us. In April 2018, after asking Gareth Gregory for all the papers we have signed with regards to an Assignment of Lease for a retail shop, we've discovered that Midwinters made us sign a 26 page legal document that we were never given a copy of, never have been discussed with us, and was never given a proper guidance for. In response to our complaint letter dated 8th of June 2018, Gareth Gregory falsely claimed that the he "fully discussed" the contents of the Licence at his office on 5th of December 2017.To
Colin Tipper
Aug 21, 2019
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A very professional firm of solicitors who have presented themselves in a faultless manor and served at every request and dine a great job.
