Expert Solicitors in Exeter, Devon
- Personal and business legal teams
- Expert legal advice when you need it most
- 12 offices across Devon and Cornwall
Welcome to our Exeter office
If you’re looking for solicitors in Exeter, you want more than legal knowledge. You want clear advice, prompt communication and a team that understands what matters to you. At WBW Solicitors, we help individuals, families, business owners and organisations across Exeter and Devon with practical legal advice that feels straightforward from the first conversation.
From our newly relocated Exeter office at 2 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, EX1 1QT, we support individuals, families, business owners and organisations across Exeter and Devon with straightforward legal advice tailored to their needs. So whether you are moving home, planning for the future, dealing with a family matter, facing a workplace issue or making important decisions for your business, our Exeter team is here to help. With personal and business legal services under one roof, you can come to one trusted law firm in Exeter and get the right support from the outset.
Speak to our Exeter team
Call our Exeter office on 01392 274126 or Request a call back by submiting a contact form.
Our New Exeter Office
Following our recent relocation, we are proud to welcome clients to our Exeter office at 2 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, EX1 1QT.
Still in the heart of the city, our new office gives clients a convenient central location, a professional and welcoming setting, and easier access for in-person appointments. With ground-floor meeting rooms and private parking at the rear via Chichester Mews, visiting our Exeter office is designed to be as straightforward and comfortable as possible.
We can offer limited free client parking, subject to availability and strictly via prior arrangement.
Our Exeter office continues WBW’s long-standing commitment to providing high-quality legal services
for clients across Exeter and the wider Devon area, that means the same trusted legal advice from WBW Solicitors in a refreshed new setting.
Conveniently located near the centre of Exeter, our office provides easy access for clients throughout:
- Exeter
- Mid Devon
- Topsham
- Cullompton
- Tiverton
- The wider Devon region if one of our other branches are not as accessible for you.
At WBW Solicitors, we believe legal advice should be clear, practical, and tailored to your needs. Our approachable team takes the time to understand your situation so we can deliver advice that genuinely works for you.
Legal Services for Individuals in Exeter
Life rarely fits into neat boxes and brings many moments where trusted legal advice is essential. A house move can lead to questions about wills. A separation can affect finances, property and arrangements for children. An issue at work can have a knock-on effect at home. WBW’s personal services approach is built around that reality, offering joined-up support across the legal issues that affect everyday life.
Whether you are moving home, planning for the future, or navigating a family matter, our personal legal services team in Exeter is here to help. We work closely with individuals and families across Exeter and Devon to provide legal advice that is easy to understand, tailored to your circumstances and focused on getting the right result for you, when it matters most.
Our Personal Legal Services Include
Residential Property & Conveyancing Solicitors in Exeter
Buying or selling a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make and moving home should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
Our Exeter conveyancing solicitors help buyers, sellers, homeowners and investors through each stage of the process with clear communication and practical advice throughout the entire property transaction.
We assist with:
- Buying and selling property
- Remortgaging
- Leasehold matters
- Property transfers
- Transfers of equity
- New build purchases
When timings matter, you need a team that keeps things moving and keeps you informed. That is exactly what we aim to do. Our team works closely with estate agents, mortgage providers, and lenders to ensure your property transaction progresses smoothly.
Family Law Solicitors in Exeter
Family matters can be complex and emotionally challenging. When family life changes, you need advice that is calm, practical and clear. Our family solicitors in Exeter provide sensitive, practical legal advice to help you navigate these situations with confidence.
Our family solicitors in Exeter support clients with
- Divorce and separation
- Child arrangements
- Financial settlements
- Prenuptial agreements
- Cohabitation disputes
- and other family law issues
Whatever your situation, we will take the time to understand what matters most to you and help you move forward with confidence.
Wills, Probate & Estate Planning in Exeter
Planning for the future gives you peace of mind that your affairs are in order and your loved ones are protected. Putting the right plans in place now can make life much easier later.
Our wills and probate solicitors in Exeter can help with:
- Drafting Wills
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Probate and estate administration
- Trusts
- Inheritance Disputes
- Inheritance planning
Whether you want to put a will in place, need advice after losing a loved one or want to make sure your affairs are structured properly for the future, we are here to make the process feel clear and manageable.
Our role is not just to explain the legal detail. It is to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
Employment Solicitors for Individuals in Exeter
Problems at work can quickly become stressful, especially when you are unsure where you stand. If something is not right at work, getting early advice can make a real difference. Our employment solicitors support employees in Exeter with workplace issues during employment or after it ends, including settlement agreements and related disputes, helping them understand their rights and options clearly.
Whether you need advice during your employment, support with a dispute or guidance on a settlement agreement, we will provide straightforward advice tailored to your situation.
The goal is simple: help you understand where you stand, what your options are and what to do next, without drowning you in legal jargon.
Disputes and Mediation in Exeter
Disputes are stressful enough without unclear advice. Whether the issue involves a neighbour, money owed, a contract problem or an inheritance dispute, our Exeter litigation team focuses on practical next steps and cost-aware strategy, helping clients understand their position and the most sensible way forward.
WBW’s disputes services cover debt recovery, litigation and dispute resolution, mediation and inheritance disputes, with an emphasis on early resolution where possible.
Notary Services in Exeter
If you need documents authenticated for use overseas, our notary services can help. This is often required for international business matters, property transactions abroad, powers of attorney and a range of personal documents.
We understand that these matters are often time-sensitive, so we aim to make the process clear and straightforward from the start.
Legal Services for Businesses in Exeter
Businesses need legal advice that is commercial, responsive and easy to act on. That is why businesses across Exeter and Devon rely on WBW Solicitors for practical legal advice that supports growth and protects their interests.
Our business solicitors in Exeter work with organisations of all sizes, from start-ups and family businesses to established companies. In 2025 the firm launched a dedicated Business Services Team to give clients more coordinated support across the full business lifecycle. For Exeter businesses, that means one relationship with access to broader specialist strength when it matters.
We offer specialist legal support in areas including corporate law, employment matters, commercial property, and dispute resolution.
Corporate & Commercial Solicitors in Exeter
From day-to-day business decisions to major transactions, the right legal advice helps you make progress with confidence. Our corporate and commercial solicitors in Exeter advise businesses on structure, growth, contracts and change.
Whether you are starting up a new venture, putting agreements in place, restructuring for the future, bringing in shareholders, negotiating key agreements or preparing buying or selling a business, our corporate and commercial solicitors in Exeter can help you move forward with confidence. We will provide commercially focused advice that supports your goals
Our corporate lawyers help businesses at every stage of their journey.
Services include:
Commercial Property Solicitors in Exeter
Commercial property often sits at the centre of business decision-making, so you need advice that is both legally sound and commercially practical. Our commercial property solicitors advise Exeter businesses, landlords, tenants, investors and developers across a wide range of matters.
We can help with leases, acquisitions, disposals, sales, development work, finance and securities and wider commercial property issues. Commercial property transactions require specialist legal expertise.
Our team assists with:
Employment Law and HR Support for Employers
Managing people can be one of the most demanding parts of running a business. Our employment law solicitors support employers in Exeter with practicial advice that helps them stay compliant, reduce risk and deal with issues confidently.
We advise on contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, restructuring, TUPE and tribunal matters. Whether you need one-off support or ongoing advice, we will help you take the right approach for your business.
Employment law is constantly evolving, and businesses must stay compliant while managing their teams effectively. WBW works with businesses ranging from small start-ups with fewer than five employees to larger organisations with more than 150 staff, and we also offer an Employment Law Package for ongoing fixed-fee support.
Our Exeter employment law team supports businesses with:
Commercial Disputes & Litigation
Business disputes can be distracting, costly and time-consuming if they are not handled properly. Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors in Exeter help businesses deal with disputes strategically, with clear advice that keeps commercial priorities front and centre.
We assist with:
Whether the issue relates to contracts, debt recovery, partnerships or another commercial disagreement, we will help you understand your options and work towards the most effective outcome for your business.
Why Choose WBW Solicitors in Exeter?
Choosing a solicitor is about more than qualifications. It is about finding a team that listens, explains things clearly and gives you confidence in the decisions ahead.
WBW Solicitors is one of the largest and most established legal practices in the South West, with multiple offices serving Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
Whether your legal need is personal, commercial or a combination of both, our aim is always the same: to make the process easier, clearer and more effective for you.
Clients choose our Exeter office because we offer:
Clear, practical legal advice
- Approachable, accessible and local
- Personal service from our specialist team of Solicitors with local knowledge of Exeter and Devon.
- Experienced in advising people and business either locally, regional and nationwide.
Experienced specialist solicitors
- Consistency and Continuity: the same solicitor will provide the majority advice and support to provide continuity and a single point of contact.
- Our documentation is tailored to your business, not just provide you with a template like others.
- A welcoming city-centre office with easier in-person access
Personal and business legal services in one place
- A friendly, professional and approachable team
- A convenient Exeter city-centre office
- We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services that place our clients at the centre of everything we do.
What Our Clients Say
Laura Clarke was efficient and quick to respond to any correspondence- we wouldn’t hesitate to engage her services again in the future.
I instructed Anthony Fripp at WBW Solicitors to act on my behalf for my first house purchase. Anthony and his assistant Lucy Davis were super efficient, easily contactable at all times and remained highly professional throughout. I was kept updated weekly and the purchase completed within 6 weeks even during these uncertain times.
I would recommend Anthony and Lucy to anyone and I will continue to use WBW in the future.
The service provided was highly professional, and I was kept well-informed throughout the process. The final cost was within what was initially stated. I will not hesitate to use their services again in the future and would confidently recommend them to others. Thank you.
Annaka Mota was excellent. Thank you.
Thank you very much Darren for all your help with selling the farm.
I found James Edmonds to be very professional, easy to talk to and very reassuring. He made what was a very stressful time easier to deal and cope with.
I want to thank you so much for all your support, help and kindness to us. Your patience and understanding of this very difficult situation has been excellent and knowing that you have been there for us, has kept us going.
Thank you for the excellent service we have received regarding the sale of our property. You were extremely helpful and prompt in answering our questions and dealt with matters in a very professional manner.
I would also like to thank you for the way in which you dealt with the whole situation, you made me feel totally at ease. Thank you for an excellent letter and such brilliant service.
James was very helpful and explained everything in detail. I would definitely use WBW again and would recommend your service to family and friends should they need to seek legal advice.
I have had the pleasure of working with James Edmonds at WBW, and in each case, the service has been outstanding.
Over the past five years, I have worked with James Edmonds at WBW on several employment matters. James has always been professional, knowledgeable, and highly responsive. He explains complex legal issues clearly and provides practical guidance that is easy to understand and act on. He is thorough, reliable, and approachable, which has given me confidence during challenging situations.
I would happily recommend James Edmonds to anyone seeking expert legal support for employment law matters. Thanks, James, for all your help and support.
Thank you and your team for your quick and excellent work so far on our behalf. We both appreciate your hard work and skillful handling of the situation.
Speak to Our Exeter Solicitors Today
If you are looking for trusted solicitors in Exeter, our team is here to help.
Whether you need advice for a personal legal matter or specialist support for your business, WBW Solicitors provide the expertise and guidance you can rely on.
Call now on 01392 274126 or use our contact form.
Whether your enquiry is for you, your family or your business, we will make sure it reaches the right specialist.
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