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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

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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 job by Michelle with my conveyancing. Clear communication. Rapid responses. Everything you could want.

Graham

Michelle was our conveyancer for our recent house purchase. Her professionalism, thoroughness and quick responses throughout the process made the purchase as easy as possible for us - we are very grateful to her and the rest of the team at Winston Solicitors for their work.

Anonymous

had a great experience with winston solicitor company. The team was professional, friendly, and helpful throughout the whole process. Joe Rawnsley was fantastic. He kept me informed, answered all my questions, and made everything straightforward and stress-free. I’m very happy with the service I received and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy solicitor.

Bijan

They are very quick in replying and clarifying your questions. Also very smooth transaction process overall.

David

I have now used Winston’s for a number of services and highly rate them all round. My most recent experience was of their conveyancing team who have again been helpful from start to finish with the sale of my previous property and new purchase. The new purchase was not straight forward but Winston’s managed this extremely well with even the estate agent noting how helpful they were. I’m very appreciative to Michelle for her all her help with this

I used this practice for the conveyancing services (Michelle Ayres specifically). I could not recommend this practice more. I was away working outside of England for much of the time my house sale went through and I could not fault the communication, professionalism and advice I was given. Emails were responded to in a timely manner, they were fantastic throughout all negotiation with my buyer, were brilliant in explaining anything “legal speak” offered appropriate advice and really pushed on this process to ensure it moved from offer to exchange and completion. Really couldn’t recommend more.

Miss B

We couldn’t recommend Leasa highly enough. She was absolutely brilliant throughout the entire process of buying our first home.The purchase ended up being a fairly long and complicated process, with a number of delays and issues along the way, but Leasa was incredibly patient, responsive and reassuring throughout. She always took the time to explain things clearly, answer our questions and make sure we understood what was happening, which made a huge difference as first-time buyers.We always felt that she genuinely had our best interests at heart and was working hard to keep everything moving, even when things were outside of her control. Her communication was excellent, and we always felt we could get in touch whenever we needed help or clarification.Buying a home can be stressful, but having someone as knowledgeable, helpful and kind as Leasa made the whole experience so much easier.We’re incredibly grateful for everything she did to help us finally get the keys to our new home. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Leasa to anyone looking for a conveyancing solicitor, and we would absolutely use her again in the future.Thank you so much, Leasa!

Hannah

We used Winston recently for conveyancing, we are a slightly unorthodox and there were changes along the way. They were accommodating and patient with excellent regular comms. Recommended

Lee

Leasa Foster

Partner & Conveyancing Manager

lmf@winstonsolicitors.co.uk

0113 320 5000

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