Welcome to Clarke Willmott solicitors

Our talented legal teams offer expert advice and support on a broad range of complex legal services to individuals and businesses based in the UK and overseas.

A leading law firm with a strong reputation built on genuine client relationships and our exceptional people.

With seven offices around the country you can be confident you’ll have access to the highest calibre legal team, without the big city price tag.

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Our specialist solicitors can advise individuals, including British expats and foreign nationals, and businesses on a broad range of potentially complex legal matters.

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What our clients say…

“Clarke Willmott is regarded as the best firm in my area. It has been proven time and time again this firm will always get good results for you.” The Legal 500 2022

“Clarke Willmott never disappoint. The collaboration is superb and they are the most efficient firm I have dealt with. ” Chambers UK 2022

“Wonderful people, exceptionally talented, very efficient and diligent and very competitive fees. Also highly integrated departments.” The Legal 500 2022

“They are thoroughly impressive from top to bottom, from excellent trainees through to partners. The moment you walk through their office door you get a good impression and they are wonderful to work with.” Chambers UK 2022

“They give a London-quality service at non-London fees. The service and advice was exemplary.” The Legal 500 2022

“The firm is responsive and timely, while offering a practical approach and drawing on specific expertise across the business.” Chambers UK 2022

Spotlight on our expertise

Agriculture

Advice on a range of matters including property, planning, employment, disputes, family law, tax and estate planning.

Start-ups and high growth businesses

Our lawyers work with start-ups, including tech start-ups, and high growth businesses to identify what their legal priorities should be.

Family business agreements

Clarke Willmott’s team of family business lawyers can guide you through the process of creating an FBA that is right for your family.

Commercial property

Commercial property advice for property investors, developers, housing associations, local authorities and landowners.

Retail and leisure

Advising shops, brands and retail chains on issues such as trademark protection, commercial contracts, regulatory changes and property.

Energy

Dealing with all aspects of energy provision from planning, acquisition and financing to the operation of plants and facilities.

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International legal advice

Advice on English law for overseas clients with UK interests, and UK based clients with overseas interests.

Private wealth

Specialist advice to UK and expat families, business owners and trustees on asset protection, tax and succession planning.

Latest news and events

The latest industry news, vacancies, upcoming events and our views on topical stories and current affairs.

Associate/Senior Associate – Family – Taunton

We are seeking a Family Associate/Senior Associate to join our reputable team, handling a varied caseload of high-quality work.Spanning our Taunton, Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton and Manchester offices, our well-regarded Family team is growing. Led by seven Partners nationally, you will be working on highly complex cases, benefitting from the support of our wider team. Ranked Tier 1 in the South West by the Legal 500, our team is well-equipped to develop and progress your career.

Intellectual property lawyers

World IP Day 2025

WIPO defines IP as “creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce”.

Events

UK REiiF, building a future: solutions to hot topic problem areas in housebuilding

We will be hosting a breakfast session with presentation and panel discussion from our investor, energy, construction, planning and environment and housebuilder teams along with industry leading expert guest speakers from organisations dedicated to unlocking the biggest barriers to housebuilding in England and Wales.

Our price promise

Clarke Willmott’s crystal clear price promise

We are supporting the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) drive to improve transparency in legal services by helping people to understand the services available and the costs involved. To get an idea of the likely costs for popular services, see our price guides.