We are delighted to share that Wilsons has once again been recognised by The Legal 500 UK 2027, one of the legal profession's most trusted independent guides. This year's results reflect the continued strength and breadth of our expertise, with rankings retained across our core specialisms and welcomed new recognition in areas of our practice.
The Legal 500's rankings are compiled through a rigorous annual research process, drawing on client feedback, peer interviews, and detailed firm submissions. Being recognised within this guide is a meaningful indicator of the quality and consistency of the service our teams deliver.
Wilsons Secures Top Tier Rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2027
1 October 2026
Wilsons has been recognised across nine practice areas in The Legal 500 UK 2027, retaining Tier 1 for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate in the South West. The firm also secured a new Education ranking, moved up in Commercial Property, and saw Sophia Zand recognised as a Leading Associate in Employment.
Rankings and client feedback:
Tier 1 – Personal tax, trusts and probate
"In my dealings with Wilsons to date, they have been super efficient and responsive. They have handled our business and given advice professionally, but most of all, they are approachable and always happy to explain legalities and the implications in plain English."
Tier 2 – Agriculture and estates
"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."
Tier 2 – Charities and not-for-profit
"The team provides strong and reliable support for the charity legacy sector with great wills, trusts, and estate administration services. There is breadth and depth in the team, across both contentious and non-contentious issues. They are approachable and friendly, understand our internal governance processes, and some of the quirks that come with charitable clients."
Tier 2 – Contentious trusts and probate
"This firm works with all the major charities and has a broad knowledge of all the types of charity legacy disputes that come up."
Tier 2 – Employment
"What makes them special is their insight into us as an organisation, how approachable they are, and how reactive they can be to our needs, as well as their willingness to engage in discussion and navigate to a desired outcome."
Tier 3 – Commercial litigation
"Strength in depth, excellent response, excellent ability to understand technical engineered products and to understand the business. To be extremely thorough."
Tier 3 – Commercial property
"Wilsons has a strong multidisciplinary team that gives excellent advice."
Tier 3 – Corporate and commercial
"I have been a client of Wilsons for many years, and I have yet to come across any partner, or for that matter assistant solicitor, who hasn't been a pleasure to work with. That fosters teamwork and improves the outcome."
Tier 3 – Education
"Wilsons provides a comprehensive service that effectively supports the school. I have yet to encounter an issue where they could not offer helpful and practical advice. They consistently demonstrate a strong understanding of the key challenges we face and respond quickly to our needs."