Business Details
5 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Leigh-on-Sea & Southend
Giles Wilson is a law firm with over three decades of experience providing expert legal guidance to individuals and businesses. Our team of specialist solicitors focuses on protecting clients' interests through tailored solutions in family law, wills and trusts, property transactions, and commercial legal matters. We combine deep legal knowledge with a client-centric approach, offering transparent fee structures and accessible advice. Recognised by leading industry bodies, we maintain high standards through accreditations like Lexcel and Legal 500 listings. Our services extend to dispute resolution, Court of Protection matters, and later life planning, ensuring comprehensive support for all legal needs.With offices in Leigh-on-Sea and Southend, we serve clients across Essex and beyond. Our commitment to excellence has been acknowledged through awards at the Law Society Excellence Awards and Modern Law Awards. We prioritise clear communication and practical outcomes, helping clients navigate complex legal frameworks with confidence. Our team includes specialists in niche areas like aviation law and regulatory compliance, ensuring we can address diverse legal challenges effectively.
Services
Family Law
Commercial Law
Wills & Trusts
Probate Services
Property Law
Dispute Resolution
Court of Protection
Employment Law
Aviation Law
Later Life Planning
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years' experience in legal services
- Specialist solicitors in niche practice areas
- Transparent fee structures with prior cost approval
- Award-winning legal expertise across multiple disciplines
- Recognised as Lexcel-accredited legal service providers
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Law Society Excellence Awards
- Legal 500
- Modern Law Awards
What people say
Award-winning service
Specialist solicitors
Transparent fees
Niche legal expertise
Services
Family Law
Specialist legal support for family matters including divorce proceedings, child arrangements, financial separation, and prenuptial agreements. Our solicitors provide compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging situations while protecting clients' interests. We handle domestic violence cases and complex financial settlements with discretion and expertise.
Wills & Trusts
Comprehensive will writing and trust creation services to protect assets and ensure legacy preservation. We specialise in inheritance tax planning, trust administration, and complex estate arrangements. Our solicitors help clients establish lasting powers of attorney and navigate probate processes with clarity and expertise.
Commercial Law
Tailored legal solutions for businesses from start-ups to national corporations. Services include contract drafting, shareholder agreements, commercial litigation, and property transactions. Our team provides strategic advice on business operations while maintaining commercial awareness and practical outcomes.
Court of Protection
Expert representation for mental capacity matters including deputyship applications and statutory wills. We specialise in protecting vulnerable individuals through court-appointed roles while advising on eligibility for care funding and financial exploitation prevention.
Property Law
Full-service property legal support covering conveyancing, leasehold enfranchisement, boundary disputes, and property management. Our solicitors handle residential and commercial transactions with expertise in complex property disputes and landlord-tenant matters.
People
Melinda Giles
Partner
Specialist in later life planning and Court of Protection matters with national recognition. Leads Giles Wilson's mental capacity practice as one of only 60 Panel Deputies in the UK.
Kirsty Buxton
Associate Solicitor
Court of Protection expert featured in national legal media. Provides specialist advice on mental capacity law and vulnerable client representation.
Questions
What areas of law does Giles Wilson specialise in?
We specialise in family law, commercial law, wills and trusts, probate, property law, dispute resolution, and Court of Protection matters. Our solicitors also handle employment law, aviation law, and regulatory compliance.
Are Giles Wilson's fees transparent?
Yes, we provide complete fee transparency. You'll always see and approve costs before any charges occur, with detailed pricing guides available for our services.
Can Giles Wilson help with later life planning?
Yes, we offer comprehensive later life planning services including lasting powers of attorney, care home fee reclaims, and mental capacity assessments with specialist legal support.
Do you offer commercial legal services for businesses?
Yes, we provide commercial legal services for businesses of all sizes, including contract drafting, shareholder agreements, commercial litigation, and property transactions.
Are Giles Wilson regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (number 833572) and maintain Lexcel accreditation for quality legal service provision.
Can Giles Wilson assist with property transactions?
Yes, our property team handles residential and commercial conveyancing, lease extensions, boundary disputes, and property management matters with specialist legal expertise.
Reviews (6)
Mike Reddihough
Jun 24, 2022
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Great Service from Pippa regarding joint-Will and Inheritance Tax advice. She was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and followed up regularly. She answered all questions we had and was very thorough and efficient. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend, would definitely use again if required. Very impressed with whole team at Giles Wilson, from front-of-house to senior level. Many thanks.
David Curry
Feb 23, 2022
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I have recently had to utilise the services of Elliot Cousins with regards to possession proceedings. From the first time that I spoke to him I felt full confidence in his abilities, he came across as very knowledgable and his manner put me at ease. Throughout the process Elliot provided me with the necessary information, guidance and I trusted his advice. I have now regained possession of my premises, so thank you to Elliot and the team at Giles Wilson.
Neil Heather
Feb 15, 2022
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Philip Giles has just brokered a very successful outcome in my case, in fact the exact settlement I was looking for. His logical and very to the point (but never forceful) navigation of the case meant that it was settled without the need to go to court; very well manoeuvred. Exactly the lateral thinking and proactive skills you look for in a solicitor representing you. Extremely happy. Great firm, they never let me down.
Phil Howarth
Feb 08, 2022
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Giles Wilson acted as executor of the will of a family member. We found them to be thorough and knowledgeable. Their professionalism was never in doubt. We felt that we were in good hands.
Les
Jan 23, 2022
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My previous solicitor charged me 4000.00 and took nearly 11 months and still didn't tell me what Giles Wilson did in two weeks and cost more or less an eighth of the price of what I previously paid. That in-itself speaks volumes and from my point of view excellent service. I will definitely use them again if I have too with total confidence.
Iain Laskey
Jan 15, 2022
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I must admit, I went in with a somewhat jaded view of solicitors and them being more interested in revenue generation than serving clients but have been happily proved wrong in this instance. Right from the start it was clear they were asking all the right questions, were focussed in what I wanted to achieve whilst trying to keep things as smooth as possible. Communications with myself and 3rd parties were handled professionally and tactfully. The work was handled to my satisfaction and discussions were always constructive and helpful. All in all I was very impressed and would definitely use them again should the need arise.
