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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Coventry
Penmans Solicitors has built a long-standing reputation for delivering quality legal services across the West Midlands and Warwickshire regions. With a heritage spanning nearly a century, our firm maintains offices in Coventry, Kenilworth, and Wellesbourne to serve clients comprehensively. Our specialist solicitors provide expert guidance in diverse practice areas including family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, and private client services. We prioritise client-focused solutions, combining technical expertise with practical advice to resolve legal challenges effectively. Accredited by Lexcel, the Law Society's Practice Management standard, we maintain rigorous quality controls for both our operational processes and client care.Our team includes Resolution members, Legal Aid franchise holders, and specialists in contentious probate and civil liberties matters. We offer transparent pricing structures, including fixed fees for many services, and provide free initial consultations for family law matters. Our commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through our proactive approach to case management and our emphasis on achieving practical outcomes tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Civil Litigation
Child Protection
Private Client
Contentious Probate
Human Rights
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- Established legal practice with nearly 100 years of regional experience
- Lexcel-accredited specialists in family, criminal, and private client law
- Free initial 30-minute consultation for family law matters
- 24/7 police station representation and emergency legal support
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing structures for many legal services
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Professional and down-to-earth
Kept informed throughout
Achieved desired outcome
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements with sensitivity and expertise. We offer collaborative law approaches and mediation services to resolve disputes amicably. Clients benefit from our Resolution membership and free initial consultations for new family matters.
Criminal Defence
Available 24/7, our Legal Aid-accredited solicitors provide police station representation and court defence for all criminal matters. We handle cases from minor motoring offences to serious criminal allegations with professional confidentiality and client-focused advocacy.
Conveyancing
We offer proactive residential and commercial conveyancing services with fixed fee pricing. Our experienced team handles property transactions including re-mortgages, shared ownership, and leasehold extensions with clear communication throughout the process.
Wills & Probate
Our private client team provides will drafting, lasting powers of attorney, and probate administration services. We offer fixed fee options for straightforward estates and specialist guidance for complex inheritance tax planning requirements.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in contentious probate matters and civil liberties claims against public authorities. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical solutions to resolve disputes involving will challenges and human rights infringements.
People
Andrew Bond
Solicitor
Specialist in civil litigation and personal injury claims with extensive courtroom experience. Provides strategic legal advice focused on achieving client objectives through negotiation or litigation.
Naomi O'Halloran
Practice Manager
Experienced legal administrator overseeing firm operations with over 15 years in legal practice management. Ensures efficient service delivery across all office locations.
Liz Wyatt
Member/Solicitor
Private client specialist with expertise in wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. Offers practical estate planning solutions tailored to individual client circumstances.
David Latham
Member/Solicitor
Criminal defence specialist with Legal Aid franchise experience. Provides 24/7 police station representation and court advocacy for serious criminal allegations.
Donna Weston
Member/Solicitor
Family law expert and collaborative practitioner. Focuses on divorce settlements and child arrangement agreements with a commitment to non-confrontational dispute resolution.
Questions
What areas of law does Penmans Solicitors Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, private client services, and civil litigation matters across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 police station representation and urgent legal advice for emergency family law and child protection matters.
Are your legal fees transparent and fixed?
We offer fixed fee pricing for many services including conveyancing, probate, and motoring offences with clear cost breakdowns provided upfront.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We hold Legal Aid contracts for criminal defence and family law cases where eligibility criteria are met. We'll assess your eligibility during initial consultation.
How do you handle property transactions?
Our conveyancing team provides proactive case management with fixed fee pricing, handling residential and commercial property transactions from offer to completion.
