Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Legal Services in Coventry
Penmans Solicitors LLP has been providing quality legal services in the West Midlands and Warwickshire regions for almost a century. Established in 1925, our firm combines deep local knowledge with specialist expertise across multiple legal disciplines including family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, and private client services. Our team of solicitors and legal executives are members of professional bodies such as Resolution and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We operate from three strategically located offices in Coventry, Kenilworth, and Wellesbourne, ensuring accessibility for clients across the region. Our Lexcel-accredited practice management systems guarantee efficient case handling and exceptional client care.With decades of collective experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, we deliver practical legal solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our specialists in areas like collaborative family law and criminal defence provide strategic guidance through complex legal challenges. We maintain transparent pricing structures while offering free initial consultations for family law matters. Our track record in high-stakes cases, including care proceedings and serious criminal defence work, demonstrates our capability to achieve optimal outcomes. Through continuous professional development and adherence to strict ethical standards, we maintain our position as a trusted legal advisor in the communities we serve.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Child Protection
Civil Litigation
Private Client Services
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- Established in 1925 with deep regional legal expertise
- Lexcel-accredited practice management systems ensure efficiency
- Specialist solicitors in family, criminal and property law
- Transparent pricing with free initial family law consultations
- Three accessible offices across Warwickshire and West Midlands
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
What people say
Professionalism and humanity
Second to none expertise
Empathy and compassion
Thorough and persistent
Excellent service
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family lawyers handle divorce, separation and child arrangement matters with sensitivity and expertise. We offer collaborative law approaches and mediation services to resolve disputes amicably while protecting client interests. The team provides strategic advice on financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements and complex childcare issues, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process. With Resolution membership, we prioritise non-confrontational solutions while vigorously representing clients when court proceedings become necessary.
Criminal Defence
Penmans Solicitors provides 24/7 criminal defence services for cases ranging from motoring offences to serious criminal allegations. Our duty solicitors attend police stations immediately upon request, ensuring clients' rights are protected during interviews. In court proceedings, we combine experienced advocacy with thorough case preparation, working with leading barristers for complex Crown Court matters. The team specialises in defending against allegations of domestic abuse, drug offences and serious violence while maintaining client confidentiality and dignity throughout the legal process.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with efficiency and precision. From standard sales and purchases to complex leasehold extensions and equity release schemes, we provide clear guidance through every stage. The team offers fixed-fee services with transparent pricing, maintaining proactive communication to ensure smooth completions. We also advise on property development matters and commercial lease agreements for businesses across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
Wills and Probate
We provide comprehensive will drafting services tailored to individual circumstances, including trust provisions and inheritance tax planning. Our probate specialists assist executors with estate administration, handling contentious probate matters and Court of Protection applications. The team offers fixed-fee options for straightforward wills while providing bespoke solutions for complex estates, ensuring clients' wishes are clearly documented and legally enforceable.
Child Protection
Specialist child protection solicitors represent parents and family members in care proceedings and pre-proceedings negotiations. We provide urgent legal support when social services are involved, working to maintain family relationships while addressing safeguarding concerns. The team has particular expertise in complex cases involving non-accidental injuries, parental alienation and fabricated illness allegations, ensuring clients receive clear guidance throughout the legal process.
People
David Latham
Member/Solicitor, Coventry
Specialising in criminal defence with over 20 years' experience representing clients in magistrates' and crown courts. Maintains 24/7 availability for police station attendances and complex case representation.
Donna Weston
Member/Solicitor, Kenilworth
Family law specialist and trained collaborative lawyer with extensive experience in divorce proceedings and child arrangement disputes. Leads the firm's non-confrontational dispute resolution approach.
Jennifer Wilson
Member/Solicitor/Advocate, Coventry
Experienced childcare and child protection lawyer with specialist advocacy skills in family court proceedings. Provides strategic legal representation for parents facing care proceedings.
Liz Wyatt
Member/Solicitor, Wellesbourne
Private client specialist with expertise in wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. Advises on complex estate planning and Court of Protection matters.
Philip Jones
Consultant Solicitor, Coventry
Commercial conveyancing expert with specialist knowledge of property development transactions and complex leasehold matters. Provides strategic advice for business property acquisitions.
Questions
What areas do you cover for legal services?
We serve clients across Coventry, Kenilworth, Wellesbourne and surrounding areas in Warwickshire and the West Midlands region.
Do you offer emergency legal assistance?
Yes, our criminal defence team provides 24/7 police station attendance and urgent legal support for time-critical matters.
Are your conveyancing fees fixed?
We offer fixed-fee conveyancing services with transparent pricing, providing detailed cost estimates before work commences.
Can I get help with contested wills?
Our contentious probate specialists handle will disputes and estate challenges, offering free initial consultations for these matters.
Do you handle care proceedings?
Yes, our specialist child protection team represents parents and family members in care proceedings and pre-proceedings negotiations.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 552999) and hold the Lexcel practice management accreditation.
