Landed & Historic Estates

“Wilsons is very thorough, responsive and has a good depth of knowledge.”

Chambers, 2027

“The team at Wilsons are real experts in the area; they know what they are doing. You can rely on them.”

Chambers, 2027

“Wilsons is technically very good. The team provides clear advice and works well together.”

Chambers, 2027

“Wilsons has huge depth in expertise and is very easy to talk to and understand your matter. Their advice is tailored to what we and mutual clients require. Wilsons is always prepared to go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction, and its rural team has streamlined our agreements thereto.”

Legal 500, 2027

“Excellent understanding of the real challenges faced by clients in the sector.”

Legal 500, 2027

“Wilsons has a settled and highly capable estates team with specialists in trust, heritage and conditional exemption schemes, private client and wider private client teams who can advise on all aspects of estates and agricultural assets and ownership matters. The core team that we deal with has been in place for many years and provides a consistently high level of
service.”

Legal 500, 2027

“The depth of knowledge across the whole team and the ability to resolve problems that arise during complicated conveyancing make Wilsons a highly respected firm.”

Legal 500, 2027

“Wilsons has excellent knowledge of both the law and the practical matters that arise. Its knowledge of the landed community, both locally and nationally, means that they can deal with matters on a commercial basis.”

Chambers HNW 2026

“The team has great depth and quality, with appropriate values and conduct that is consistent across the business.”

Chambers HNW 2026

“Their knowledge is excellent, and they are responsive and supportive. The set-up is dynamic, there is always someone to assist and they are very informative.”

Chambers HNW 2026

“Wilsons is practical and pragmatic whilst being integrated as a team. It is also sensible and solution-led.”

Chambers HNW 2026

“Wilsons has depth of knowledge, understanding of the agricultural sector and problem-solving skills to achieve a successful result for the client.”

Chambers, 2026

“Wilsons has an excellent knowledge of land market in this area and an excellent breadth of team.”

Chambers, 2026

“Wilsons provides in-depth analysis, clear advice and a speedy response when the query is urgent.”

Chambers, 2026

“High level of technical knowledge and experience.”

Legal 500, 2026

Respecting the past, protecting the future

As an estate owner or custodian you’re likely to meet many challenges when it comes to safeguarding assets and passing them on to the next generation. We were founded to provide just the kind of practical and grounded advice you need and have grown to become leaders in the field.

Clear, thorough and knowledgeable

From farming and mineral extraction to tourism and sports, we work with over 50 landed estates in England and Wales involved in all manner of enterprises. Calling on specialists when needed from our property, probate, trust administration, employment, litigation and company commercial departments, our multi-disciplinary team can cover any eventuality that might impact your case.

We provide strategic and commercial advice on all areas of wealth management and succession planning. This ranges from wills and trusts to tax matters including inheritance, capital gains, stamp duty land tax and agricultural and business property relief.

When it comes to historic estates, we’re often recommended by the Heritage Team of HM Revenue & Customs, Capital Taxes to provide independent advice to taxpayers. We’re also experienced in advising clients on Heritage Maintenance Fund set-up and maintenance.