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Winston Solicitors wins Best in County and Best in Postcode at the ESTAS 2025

Leasa Foster

3 Nov 2025 3 min read

Winston Solicitors celebrates ESTAS recognition for Yorkshire

Here at Winston Solicitors, exceptional client service is at the heart of everything we do. This commitment was recently recognised when we won Best in County for Yorkshire and Best in Postcode at the ESTAS 2025 Awards. Prestigious accolades that reflect the trust and satisfaction of our clients.

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What are the ESTAS?

The ESTAS (Estate Agent of the Year Awards) are a UK-wide awards programme celebrating outstanding customer service in the property and legal sectors. What sets the ESTAS apart is that the awards are entirely based on client feedback. Every rating and review comes directly from the people who have used our services, making the accolade uniquely meaningful.

“Sidraa at Winston Solicitors was fantastic! Quick to respond, maintained regular contact and frequently updated us on progress. She also provided advice on how to navigate certain challenges in the process and explained issues in detail so we were clear on matters. All in all a brilliant experience and we’ll be using Winston Solicitors again. Thank you!” -David, Cheshire

Winning an ESTAS award demonstrates that our clients value not only our expertise, but also the way we communicate, support, and guide them through often complex legal matters.

Best in County and Best in Postcode

Winning Best in County for Yorkshire recognises Winston Solicitors as one of the top-performing firms in the region. This award highlights consistent, high-quality service and client satisfaction across all areas of legal work.

The Best in Postcode award is even more localised, celebrating outstanding service within specific communities. Receiving this accolade means our clients in Leeds and the surrounding areas recognise the exceptional level of support we provide, reinforcing our position as a trusted and reliable firm in the heart of Yorkshire.

“I could not have asked for a better solicitor to help me through the process of buying my first house. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was so simple, clear and thorough. Incredibly professional and organised from start to finish. Winston Solicitors have made what could have been a very daunting and difficult process as smooth as it could have been and I would recommend them to anyone! Thank you Leasa and team!” - Peter, Oldham

Together, these awards show how committed we are to delivering excellence at both a regional, county and local level, ensuring every client receives a tailored, attentive service.

The client experience at Winston Solicitors

The ESTAS awards affirm that our approach to client care is both effective and appreciated. Our team strives to:

Listen carefully to client needs and concerns
Provide clear guidance at every stage of the legal process
Maintain open communication and explain complex matters in plain language
Deliver professional, reliable, and responsive support

This client-focused approach is central to why we have been recognised in multiple ESTAS categories and why our clients continue to place their trust in us.

What this means for our clients

For clients, these wins are more than trophies - they provide reassurance that can expect exceptional service tailored to their individual needs. As well as our empathetic and professional support, no matter the complexity of the matter, we are transparent in our processes and proactive in our communication.

Our conveyancing team is committed to delivering the best possible outcomes. We believe that our combination of expertise and client care sets Winston Solicitors apart.

“Our house purchase went extremely smoothly and each step was clearly communicated throughout the process. Since completion, I have recommended Winston Solicitors to various friends who are in the market for conveyancing needs as a result of their high-quality service.” - Jonathan, Leeds

Contact our conveyancing team

Winning the ESTAS awards is a moment of pride for the whole team. Our focus has always been on listening to clients and putting their needs first, and these awards show that our approach is valued and appreciated.

Whether you are seeking guidance on property, family law, or private client matters, our team in Leeds is on hand to help.

Client feedback

Excellent. Engaged, honest and quick throughout. When they said something would be done, it was. Couldn't be happier.

Samuel

I found Sidraa to be very thorough, proactively raising questions about the conveyance even before I had asked her myself. All communication was clear and regular updates provided, which was very helpful.It was a stressful process (what house move isn’t!)due to an issue dragging on, no fault on the Solicitors’ part but meant exchange and completion in quick succession! Ultimately, Sidraa and Tom worked very hard to achieve the completion date everyone wanted so thank you 🙏

Dorothy

Leasa and the team at Winston solicitors have been really good. Leasa was very thorough in her work helping me with my house purchase. I can highly recommend her and Winston solicitors for conveyancing.

Maria

Winston Solicitors are the best solicitor firm I have dealt with. They helped sell my house. Sidraa and Tom were always communicating with me and turned things round quickly when I was going out of the country. I would definitely use them again and that’s not the case usually with solicitor firms.

Rob

Quick working & lovely solicitors. Would definitely recommend :)

Ben

Samantha was always very helpful, I frequently had questions as a first time buyer so would regularly call just to ask what things meant on the various forms and documents I had to sign. I would either get through to Samantha herself or to Paulo so there was always someone available. I would only say that as a first time buyer I was very naive to the process, and only found out I had missed an important step in the mortgage application through a reminder from Winstons asking if I had done it yet. Otherwise a very positive experience overall.

Anonymous

I cannot praise Winston Solicitors highly enough,I would recommend them to anyone buying or selling their property. They were very professional and very supportive at all times. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sidraa Razaq and Tom Mcllroy for their professionalism and patience at all times.

JANET

Samantha is simply the best!

Derek