WSP Solicitors

Specialties

We’re an independent legal firm with offices in Stroud, Dursley, Gloucester and Nailsworth. We’ve been offering straightforward legal advice and support to local people and businesses for over 250 years. We listen, we understand and we advise. So when situations in your life become difficult, we can help you make everything easier again.

We provide all the legal services you’re likely to need throughout your life — from buying your first home to making plans to take care of your loved ones after you’ve gone. And as one legal issue often leads to another (for example selling your home may require the redrafting of your Will), we like to build relationships with you that last. As your needs change, we can change with you.

We also have a variety of legal services for your business. We know that success in business is never straightforward — or strictly 9 to 5. So when things get complicated we’re on hand with legal advice to help you deal with them. Our experts can assist you with all aspects of commercial law, from examining a new lease to checking employee contracts. We offer you support and sensible, robust legal advice, whether you’re an entrepreneur growing your business or a business owner looking to exit.

History

Established in 1758.

WSP Solicitors was established following the merger of three local firms that had been providing legal advice in Gloucestershire for more than two centuries, Winterbothams, A E Smith and Son and Penleys. Indeed, Penleys LLP was one of the oldest legal firms in the South West, having been established in Dursley by John Vizard in 1758. Family member William Vizard even acted for Queen Caroline when George IV tried to divorce her.