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New Directors Announced to mark the Winston Solicitors 20 year anniversary

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Jonathan Winston, has welcomed the appointment of two new directors amid celebrations of its 20th year of trading.

Teresa Davidson and Harriet Reid will both be working within the family law department alongside family law professional, Wendy Campbell.

Teresa brings with her a wealth of experience to support the delivery of these services, with particular expertise in dealing with complex financial cases arising from divorce, including wealth protection, land and business matters. 

She is also noted for children’s issues, including domestic and international childcare arrangements. Chambers UK has previously highlighted her ability in matters involving civil partnerships and unmarried partners. 

Harriet joins as a specialist in the family law field, having over 28 years’ experience. She has a wealth of knowledge around divorce and how to advise on resulting financial issues. 

Her experience means she is highly knowledgeable in dealing with complex and substantial finance cases, particularly those involving family businesses and farms and where inherited and preowned assets are in issue. 

Jonathan Winston, managing partner at Winston Solicitors commented: “It is a real pleasure to welcome Teresa and Harriet at such an exciting time. The fact that we are attracting such high-calibre legal professionals shows that we, as a firm, have built a great culture and brand.

“Since setting up the business in 2002, I’ve built a team that can deliver on our motto of ‘When Service Wins’ for our clients. For the next stage of our growth, I recognised that the firm needed additional directors who could bring a certain level of expertise and experience. We have found that in Teresa and Harriet.” 

Teresa and Harriet’s appointments are part of a five-year plan to grow Winston Solicitors from its current head count of 40 people to 60 by 2027.

Winston Solicitors already developed an impressive growth story: having been established by Jonathan from a spare room 20 years ago with just one client to now being known as the go-to firm for businesses and individuals across the UK seeking legal support.

In January 2021, the firm also became a Limited Company, enabling greater investment and supporting its ambitions towards higher end, prestigious recruitment.

Founder Jonathan added: “A lot of legal firms our size move into the city and open additional offices, but we’ve gone against this and chosen to remain on the edge of the city center, extending the building as we’ve grown. This way, we have remained at the heart of the local community, with all the additional advantages of easy accessibility and parking for our clients.

“In our five-year plan, the focus is to continue to develop here, out of this one office in Roundhay. We’ve taken steps to ensure we build the right culture for our current and future team and will continue to invest as we grow.”

Client feedback

In dealing with financial arrangements during my difficult divorce I felt safe and supported by Teresa Davidson and her team at Winston Solicitors. Work was always done promptly and I benefitted from evident knowledge and experience as well as diplomacy when required. I would have no hesitation in recommending their service.
Jane
I cannot fault Winston Solicitors. They are very helpfiul and lovely to talk to
Geoff
Harriet Reid dealt with my divorce aided by her excellent assistant Judith Pearson. Both Harriet and Judith were incredibly quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had during the process. I found Harriet to be ideal for me to talk to as she was direct enough to be able to explain what was happening in "plain English" rather than "legal jargon" and to point out the actions I should and shouldn't take. The process is extremely emotive and a calm understanding advisor is essential.
Richard
I chose Winston Solicitors following a strong recommendation from a close friend, and I have been extremely impressed with the service I received throughout both my divorce proceedings and house sale.A special thank you goes to Teresa and Emily in the Family Law team, who were outstanding from start to finish. Teresa consistently kept me informed about costs and the next steps in the process, which I found incredibly reassuring during what was a very challenging time. Her knowledge, expertise, and professionalism were exceptional, and I am extremely grateful to have had her representing me throughout. Emily’s communication was excellent; she was always prompt, professional, and supportive. Together, they provided guidance and reassurance that made a difficult situation far more manageable.I would also like to thank Laura and Amanda in the Conveyancing Department for their excellent work on my house sale. Their professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail ensured that everything progressed smoothly from beginning to end.I am genuinely grateful for the support I received from everyone involved and would highly recommend Winston Solicitors to anyone seeking expert legal advice and representation. Their dedication, communication, and client care were outstanding throughout.
Jason
During such a difficult and stressful time I found Winston Solicitors excellent. I worked with Wendy throughout my divorce she was incredible, supportive, hard working and extremely knowledgeable. No question was too silly , no problem was too great for her. I trusted her advice 100% and was more than happy to take her lead. She held my hand every step of the way and for that I will be forever grateful. I have already recommended her to others and will continue to do so. I wouldn't hesitate to use Winston Solicitors in the future
Louise
I am extremely grateful for the support and guidance I received throughout my financial consent order process.Wendy was direct, practical, and very human in her approach. She handled my matter personally, which made a huge difference. I did not feel like I was being passed between assistants or treated like just another case. I felt properly listened to and supported.This was an extremely stressful process for me, but I trusted Wendy completely. Her advice was clear and realistic, and she helped me understand what mattered and how best to move forward.The wording she used in my consent order was particularly strong. She understood my situation accurately and phrased it in a way that clearly explained the reality of the marriage and the financial arrangements. I believe this careful and intelligent wording helped the court understand the case properly and approve the order.I recommend Wendy very highly. She made a very stressful process feel less overwhelming and helped me achieve the outcome I needed.
Anna.
Very professional put me at ease straightaway very helpful I would definitely use Winston’s again and would recommend them to family and friends
Shirley
Harriet Reid went above and beyond throughout the whole process. Her patience, professionalism and impeccable handing of the matter made a stessful situation much easier to bear. Her advice was spot on at all points and the proactive approach was much appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend Harriet and her team and cannot thank them enough for their support and guidance from start to finnish.
Lisa
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