Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Legal Services in Coventry
Penmans Solicitors has built a long-standing reputation for delivering quality legal services across the West Midlands, Warwickshire, and surrounding areas. Established nearly a century ago, our firm operates from offices in Coventry, Kenilworth, and Wellesbourne, offering expertise in diverse legal disciplines including family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, and private client services. Our solicitors are specialists in their fields, committed to resolving client matters with professionalism and empathy while maintaining competitive pricing. Accredited by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard, we prioritise excellence in practice management and client care. Our team includes members of Resolution, Family Law, and Children Panels, with specialists in collaborative family law and criminal defence.We serve both individual and corporate clients, providing tailored solutions for complex legal challenges. With decades of collective experience, our lawyers combine technical expertise with practical advice to achieve optimal outcomes. Our commitment to transparency is reflected in our fixed-fee services and free initial consultations for specific matters. We maintain strong community ties through our local office presence and dedication to accessible legal support. Our track record of successful case resolutions and client testimonials underscores our position as a trusted legal partner in the region.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Child Protection
Civil Litigation
Court of Protection
Collaborative Law
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- Established nearly a century with deep local expertise
- Lexcel-accredited for quality legal practice management
- Specialist solicitors across multiple legal disciplines
- Transparent pricing with fixed-fee services available
- Free initial consultations for family law matters
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
What people say
Professionalism
Compassionate support
Effective representation
Timely communication
Expert advice
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, child custody, and financial settlements with sensitivity and expertise. We use collaborative approaches to minimise conflict while protecting client interests. Services include pre-nuptial agreements, child arrangement orders, and domestic violence protection applications.
Criminal Defence
We provide 24/7 representation for criminal cases ranging from motoring offences to serious fraud. Our Legal Aid-accredited solicitors defend clients in police stations and courts, with fixed-fee options for standard cases and experienced barrister partnerships for complex trials.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial property transactions with fixed fees. Services include leasehold extensions, equity release, and new build purchases, with proactive case management to ensure timely completions.
Wills & Probate
We offer comprehensive will drafting, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney services. Our fixed-fee probate packages include asset collection, tax planning, and estate distribution with transparent pricing.
Child Protection
Specialist child protection solicitors represent parents and guardians in care proceedings. We provide free legal aid-eligible services for pre-proceedings cases and court representation to protect family rights and achieve child-focused outcomes.
People
Donna Weston
Member/Solicitor, Kenilworth
Family law specialist with 15+ years' experience, trained in collaborative law. Handles complex divorce cases and child arrangement disputes with a focus on non-confrontational resolutions.
David Latham
Member/Solicitor, Coventry
Criminal defence expert and duty solicitor with 20 years' experience. Represents clients in magistrates' and crown courts, specialising in serious fraud and motoring offences.
Liz Wyatt
Member/Solicitor, Wellesbourne
Private client specialist with expertise in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. Advises on estate planning and Court of Protection matters.
Jennifer Wilson
Member/Solicitor/Advocate, Coventry
Child protection lawyer with extensive experience in care proceedings. Represents parents and guardians in pre-proceedings and court cases.
Philip Jones
Consultant Solicitor, Coventry
Conveyancing specialist with expertise in commercial property transactions and residential leasehold extensions. Manages complex property deals efficiently.
Questions
What areas of law does Penmans Solicitors Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, private client services, child protection, and civil litigation, with accredited specialists across these disciplines.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, our criminal defence team provides 24/7 representation for police station attendances and urgent court matters.
How can I pay for legal services?
We accept credit/debit cards and bank transfers, with fixed-fee options available for many services including conveyancing and probate.
Are there free initial consultations available?
Yes, we offer free 30-minute consultations for family law matters to discuss your options without obligation.
What quality accreditations do you hold?
We are accredited by the Law Society's Lexcel scheme for excellence in practice management and client care.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices in Coventry, Kenilworth, and Wellesbourne, serving clients across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
