Wollens Solicitors is celebrating a major regional success after being named “Private Client Team of the Year – South of England” at the prestigious Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026. The award recognises excellence in private client legal services, including wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning, Court of Protection work and related advisory services.

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The award was announced at the Private Client Modern Law Awards ceremony held on 1 July 2026 and saw Wollens selected from an impressive shortlist of leading firms from across the South of England.

Wollens Private Client Team Crowned Best in the South of England - Wollens Solicitors Devon

Charlotte McGregor, Partner and Head of Private Client at Wollens, said:

“We are absolutely delighted to have won this award. It is a wonderful recognition of the expertise, dedication and compassion shown by every member of our Private Client team.

Supporting individuals and families through some of their most important life decisions requires not only technical excellence but also empathy, understanding and a genuine commitment to client care. This award reflects the collective efforts of our entire team and the trust our clients place in us every day.”

Charlotte McGregor, Head of the Private Client Team

The Private Client Modern Law Awards celebrate the lawyers, teams and firms that are raising standards and driving innovation across the private client sector. The judging criteria for the South of England team category focused on efficiency, specialist expertise, client service, innovation, measurable results and contribution to the wider profession.

The award follows a period of significant growth and development for Wollens’ Private Client department, which now comprises more than 30 specialists across Devon, making it one of the largest and most experienced private client teams in the South West.

The team advises clients on a broad range of matters including:

  • Wills and succession planning
  • Estate administration and probate
  • Trust creation and management
  • Inheritance tax and wealth protection
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Court of Protection work
  • Elderly and vulnerable client services
  • Agricultural and rural succession planning

As a Devon-headquartered firm, Wollens is proud to support individuals, families, business owners and farming communities across the region and beyond, helping clients preserve wealth, protect future generations and navigate complex legal issues with confidence.

Wollens Private Client Team Crowned Best in the South of England - Wollens Solicitors Devon
Wollens Private Client Team Crowned Best in the South of England - Wollens Solicitors Devon

The Wollens Private Client team

Charlotte added:

“As a firm rooted in Devon, it is particularly pleasing to bring this award back to the South West. We are proud to support our local communities, businesses and families, and we remain committed to delivering the very highest standards of service.”

The win further strengthens Devon’s reputation as a region home to professional excellence and highlights the quality of legal expertise available to businesses and individuals across the county.