Honoured to Receive Two More Prestigious Accolades from the Legal 500

At Winston Solicitors, we’re absolutely thrilled to share some more fantastic news. We’ve been named a "Leading Firm" by The Legal 500, and Teresa Davidson and Harriet Reid, have both been recognised as a "Leading Partners" in Family Law. Being ranked once again in Legal 500 is a significant milestone for Winston Solicitors and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our entire team.

Legal 500 Rankings: Leading Partners and Leading Firm

For those unfamiliar, The Legal 500 is one of the most well-known and respected independent legal directories in the world. Each year, they carry out extensive research and interviews with clients and legal professionals to identify the best firms and lawyers in the industry. Being ranked by The Legal 500 is a great achievement, as it’s seen as a benchmark of excellence for professionals across the legal and financial sector.

This recognition is meaningful to us because it’s based on more than just our success from a professional standpoint. The Legal 500 looks at how we engage with and support our clients, and the feedback they receive from those clients plays a key role in their rankings. It shows that our commitment to providing top-notch service and going above and beyond for our clients is being noticed on a national scale.

Legal 500 Editorial Commentary:

“Winston Solicitors‘ family team, in Leeds, offers ’great service and very knowledgeable and commercially astute lawyers’. Alongside its financial remedy and child arrangements work, the team handles nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and Trust of Land claims. Practice head Teresa Davidson ‘is one of the most capable lawyers in Yorkshire’, working closely with the firm’s private client and property teams to support clients. The ‘outstanding’ Harriet Reid is a go-to for financial matters involving family and farming businesses.”

Leading Partners are ranked as The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.  

Teresa Davidson – A Leading Partner in Family Law

"Teresa Davidson is one of the most capable lawyers in Yorkshire. She sees all angles and steers her clients skilfully and gently through the process."

Teresa Davidson, Partner and Head of Family, has been named a "Leading Partner" by The Legal 500 2025 Edition. Teresa has been with Winston Solicitors for 2 years, and during that time, she has taken the team from strength to strength. Whether it’s helping families navigate through divorce, childcare arrangements, or other sensitive family issues, Teresa approaches every case with the utmost care and professionalism.

Here’s what Teresa had to say about her accolade:

“I am truly honoured to be recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ by The Legal 500. This accolade is a reflection of the dedication and commitment of all the Family Law team at Winston Solicitors, and I’m proud to work alongside such talented professionals. We are hugely grateful to both our clients and the network of experts we work with on a daily basis and who place their trust in us by continuing to refer their own clients to us when they need family law advice.”

Harriet Reid – A Leading Partner in Family Law

"Harriet Reid is outstanding. She is bright, energetic and enthusiastic. She runs her cases with verve and intelligence and is always on the lookout for imaginative solutions."

Harriet Reid, Partner in the Family team, has also been named a ‘Leading Partner’ by The legal 500 2025 Edition. Building the family team working alongside Teresa, Harriet is well respected within the farming community of North Yorkshire. She has first-hand knowledge of rural life and knowledgeable in matters the deal with generational assets.

Harriet commented:

“At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to supporting clients through what can be the most challenging time in their lives. I’m grateful for the trust our clients place in us, and this recognition reinforces our ongoing mission to provide compassionate, tailored legal support with the highest level of expertise.”

A Testament to Our Firm’s Ethos

This recognition by The Legal 500 really ties into our firm’s core value When Service Wins. At Winston Solicitors, we provide legal advice and build relationships to ensure every client feels heard, supported, and confident in the service they receive. Whatever area of law, we aim to deliver solutions that make a real difference in our clients' lives.

As Managing Partner Jonathan Winston puts it:

“Being recognised as a ‘Leading Firm’ by The Legal 500 2025 Edition is an incredible honour and a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Winston Solicitors. Our focus has always been on delivering exceptional client service and achieving the best possible outcomes. This accolade reflects that commitment. I’m immensely proud of our team and grateful to our clients for their continued trust and support.”

We couldn’t have achieved these accreditations without the trust and loyalty of our clients, and we’re incredibly grateful for their support. We will continue to focus on delivering the high-quality, client-focused service that The Legal 500 has recognised us for. “

Outstanding Customer Service

Winston Solicitors also received a new recognition from Legal 500 for Outstanding Customer Service.  A new Accreditation, purely based on independent client feedback, Winston Solicitors are one of a few to receive this new award in Yorkshire.  

Client Service Scores are compared to other firms in the same area, alongside the firms NPS (Net Promoter Score) i.e. how likely the firm is to be recommended. These two scores are combined to achieve the standard of Outstanding Client Satisfaction.  

Thank you to our clients for providing the feedback and to all our teams at Winston Solicitors to achieve our three rankings of Leading Firm, Leading Partners and Client Satisfaction in the Legal 500 2025.