Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Torquay
Wollens Solicitors combine over 150 legal professionals across three Devon locations to deliver specialist expertise in private and commercial legal matters. Our team provides tailored advice in areas ranging from agriculture to acquisitions, marine law to marriage, with a commitment to clarity and client-focused service. Recognised nationally for dispute resolution and regulatory compliance, we prioritise transparency and practical solutions.With SRA accreditation and a focus on community impact, we support clients through complex legal challenges while maintaining an approachable, modern ethos. Our services extend to wealth protection, sports law, and sector-specific legal support for charities, renewable energy, and public sector organisations.
Services
Corporate Law
Commercial Property
Employment Law
Licensing
Sports Litigation
Wealth Protection
Family Law
Probate Services
Regulatory Compliance
Commercial Disputes
Highlights and features
- Our team of 150+ legal professionals offers specialist expertise across 20+ practice areas
- Nationally-recognised dispute resolution specialists with 150+ years combined experience
- SRA-regulated with sector-specific knowledge in marine, renewable energy, and sports law
- Tailored financial planning services integrated with legal advice
- Award-winning probate and estate administration support
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Tailored advice
Efficient process
Compassionate guidance
Highly recommended
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law team provides expert guidance on company formation, mergers, and commercial contracts. We specialise in delivering practical solutions for business transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while protecting client interests. With sector-specific knowledge across renewable energy and marine industries, we support businesses through growth and restructuring.
Commercial Property
We handle complex commercial property transactions including freeholds, leaseholds, and portfolio management. Our solicitors provide clear advice on planning, environmental regulations, and tax implications, ensuring smooth property deals for retail, industrial, and new build developments across the South West region.
Employment Law
Our employment law specialists advise businesses on workplace policies, contracts, and dispute resolution. We provide practical guidance for redundancy processes, discrimination claims, and regulatory compliance, helping organisations maintain positive working environments while minimising legal risks through proactive HR support.
Sports Litigation
Wollens' sports litigation team represents athletes and organisations in contractual disputes, disciplinary matters, and regulatory issues. With expertise in arbitration and disciplinary hearings, we provide strategic legal solutions for football, motorsport, and golf professionals, ensuring protection of commercial and personal interests.
Wealth Protection
Our wealth protection services focus on asset preservation and inheritance tax planning through trusts and tailored legal strategies. We help clients safeguard family wealth with confidential, long-term solutions including wills, probate, and intergenerational wealth transfer planning.
People
Alex Jenkins
Partner
Specialising in residential property law with over 20 years' experience, Alex Jenkins leads our property team in North Devon. He focuses on first-time purchases and complex property transactions while maintaining membership of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
Marco Floreale
Partner
Sports law specialist Marco Floreale heads our sports law division with extensive industry knowledge. He provides strategic legal advice to athletes and sports organisations on contracts, sponsorships, and regulatory compliance, combining commercial awareness with sector-specific expertise.
Emma Reed
Partner
Clinical negligence expert Emma Reed has over 15 years' experience representing clients in medical error claims. She is recognised in Legal 500 for her compassionate approach and leadership in the firm's award-winning clinical negligence department.
Rachel Carter
Partner
Family law specialist Rachel Carter represents parents in complex care proceedings, particularly in shaken baby syndrome cases. As a member of the Law Society's Children's Panel, she provides expert guidance through sensitive family law matters.
Chris Hart
Chief Executive
As Chief Executive and Partner, Chris Hart oversees the firm's strategic direction with extensive commercial law experience. He leads our corporate team in Exeter, focusing on business growth and client relationship management across multiple industry sectors.
Questions
What areas of law does Wollens specialise in?
We specialise in corporate and commercial law, family law, employment law, sports litigation, and wealth protection, with sector-specific expertise in marine, renewable energy, and public sector legal matters.
Do you offer remote legal consultations?
Yes, we provide remote consultations via phone and video conferencing, with secure digital document handling for wills, contracts, and other legal transactions requiring distance support.
How experienced is your dispute resolution team?
Our nationally-recognised dispute resolution team has 150+ years combined experience handling commercial disputes, contested inheritances, and complex litigation with specialist mediation expertise.
Can you assist with sports-related legal matters?
Our sports law team handles contracts, sponsorships, disciplinary issues, and regulatory compliance for athletes and organisations across football, motorsport, and golf sectors.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 565599) and maintain membership in the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Children's Panel.
How do you handle probate and estate administration?
Our award-winning probate team provides complete estate administration support, including inheritance tax planning, will execution, and complex estate distribution with compassionate, straightforward guidance.
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