Wollens is delighted to have achieved 13 total rankings in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500, including ten firm rankings, three individual recognitions, and 27 additional key lawyers recommended within the editorial.

We are also proud to have retained our Client Service Accreditation—a prestigious badge awarded to law firms that demonstrate consistently high levels of client satisfaction, based on extensive client feedback.

These results reflect our continued commitment to client satisfaction and delivering the highest standard of service across every team, every time.

Wollens Celebrates 13 Rankings in The Legal 500 2026 Edition - Wollens Solicitors Devon
Wollens Celebrates 13 Rankings in The Legal 500 2026 Edition - Wollens Solicitors Devon
Wollens Celebrates 13 Rankings in The Legal 500 2026 Edition - Wollens Solicitors Devon

Individual Recognitions

Two Wollens Partners were recognised as Leading Individuals:

  • Chris Hart, Chief Executive (Licensing – South West)
  • Jon Dunkley, Partner (Licensing – South West)

Additionally, Marco Floreale, Partner and Head of the Wollens Sports Law Division (promoted in 2024), has been ranked as a Next Generation Partner.

Practice Area Rankings

The firm’s ten rankings were awarded in the following areas:

  • Corporate and Commercial – Dorset, Devon & Cornwall
  • Licensing – South West (Tier 1)
  • Dispute Resolution – Dorset, Devon & Cornwall
  • Employment – Dorset, Devon & Cornwall
  • Clinical Negligence – South West
  • Contentious Trusts and Probate – South West
  • Family – South West
  • Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate – South West
  • Commercial Property – Dorset, Devon & Cornwall
  • Sport – South West

Chris Hart, Chief Executive, commented:

“The results are excellent and a testament to the high-quality lawyers and support teams across the firm who do great work for our clients.
To be recognised across such a wide range of practice areas shows the strength of our service provision and our ability to focus on client satisfaction – which is at the core of all that we do.”

Wollens remains committed to delivering high-quality, partner-led legal advice with both private client and commercial focus, serving clients locally, regionally, and nationally.”

You can read the full rankings here.

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