We understand life flies by at a million miles an hour, and as your private solicitors or commercial lawyers, we’ll be by your side for every milestone. From family law, buying a home, or protecting the futures of your loved ones, through to all matters of business and commercial law including property, employment and contracts.
Whether it’s dealing with the past or preparing for the future, through the good times and the bad, personal or business – we’re there for you. Our expert team can guide you through life’s twists and turns to continuously defend and protect the interests of you, your family and your business.
Life changes. Be ready for what’s next with Giles Wilson.
In the first episode of the #TVLawyer Podcast, Melinda Giles talks to Giles Wilson Associate and Court of Protection expert Kirsty Buxton to highlight this crucial component of our legal system.
Power of Attorney can make the biggest difference when you need it most. Find out how it can benefit you and your loved ones here.
This can be one of the easiest ways to save yourself some inheritance tax, and potentially avoid paying any at all – provided you seek the right advice and make proper arrangements.
You may want to pass an inheritance down to your children or the younger members of your family who could do with it more. But to avoid doubling up on inheritance tax, it is important to understand the 7 year rule.
If you, a friend or a relative meets certain criteria, we can help you reclaim thousands of pounds in fees from the NHS. Watch the video above or find out more about Reclaiming Care Home Fees.
Being given Power of Attorney can be both confusing and a little overwhelming, but we can help you manage it. Watch the video above to find out more or visit our Power of Attorney page.
If you’re in disagreement with someone who holds Power of Attorney over a loved one, we can help resolve any disputes. Find out more by watching the video above or visiting our Power of Attorney section.
Giles Wilson can act on any suspicion of exploitation of a vulnerable friend, relative or neighbour – serving as deputies in Court or Protection cases and advising on eligibility for care home funding. Learn more about how we protect the vulnerable.
As one of only 60 Panel Deputies in the UK, Giles Wilson partner, Melinda Giles, can provide inside advice on representation and applications to the Court of Protection.
Working with Lexcel, we are constantly trying to improve our practice for the benefit of you, our client.
The expertise of our solicitors is regularly recognised by some of the profession’s most distinguished organisations. As well as being a member of a number of Law Society schemes, we have won awards at the Law Society Excellence Awards, the Halsbury Legal Awards and the Modern Law Awards.
We have also received recognition in the form of the Lexcel mark of quality, a Legal 500 listing and a place on the shortlist of The Lawyer’s Boutique Firm of the Year.
Our accolades
If you have a legal issue you are worrying about, it’s important to remember you are not alone.
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We hope that you do not have cause to complain about us but we do take any complaints very seriously and urge you to speak to a partner initially and if you are not satisfied then to follow our Complaints Procedure.
When to report a solicitor to the SRA
If you have complained to your solicitor about breaching the SRA Code of Conduct and are not satisfied with their response, you can report them to the SRA. Examples of a breach include:
When to contact the Legal Ombudsman
If you have complained to your solicitor about poor service and you are not satisfied with their response, you can contact the Legal Ombudsman who deal with poor service, such as:
