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More than two centuries of trusted legal service

More than two centuries of trusted legal service

We are one of the largest legal practices in Surrey, and one of the South East’s leading law firms, and proudly trace our origins back to the 1790s.

1799 - 1925

1799

(Wilkinsons) Charles Addis commences practice in Grays Inn, London.

1838

(Wilkinsons) Charles is joined by John Guy at offices in London and Kingston upon Thames.

1847

(Attersolls) Charles Joseph Smith, who was born in Crawley, is admitted as a solicitor and begins practising at 61 High Street, Reigate.

1855

(Attersolls) Founding of Holmesdale Building Society, with which Attersolls maintained close connections for the next 130 years.

1866

(Wilkinsons) Walter Wilkinson joins John Guy to form Guy and Wilkinson. First reference to name Wilkinson.(Attersolls) C J Smith is elected Mayor of Reigate, and re-elected the following 3 years. Reigate’s Mayoral chain was first worn by Mr Smith.

1877

(Triggs Turner & Triggs Turner Bartons) William Triggs Stevenson Turner born in Guildford.

1885

(Attersolls) C J Smith dies and the practice is continued by his eldest son, Charles Attersoll Smith.

1902

(Triggs Turner & Triggs Turner Bartons) Triggs Turner begins to practice in Guildford High Street.

1905

(Attersolls) James Estens joins the practice and the Firm continues as Attersoll Smith & Estens.

1924

(Attersolls) Charles Attersoll Smith elected Chairman of Holmesdale Building Society 1924-29.

1925 - 1970

1925

(Triggs Turner & Triggs Turner Bartons) Winifred Lewis, one of the first six women admitted to the Roll of Solicitors joins Triggs Turner in partnership.

1929

(Attersolls) Charles Attersoll Smith dies.(Attersolls) Ronald Musker and Arthur Heaton Toulmin (1910-1994) continue the Firm as Attersoll Smith Musker and Toulmin.

1930

(Tuck & Mann) Tuck & Mann founded by Edward Albert Tuck and Sidney Edgar Mann in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden and Ashtead.

1933

(Triggs Turner & Triggs Turner Bartons) Triggs Turner dies.

1938

(Tuck & Mann) Opened offices in Epsom and Leatherhead.

1946

(Triggs Turner & Triggs Turner Bartons) John Brown joins the partnership, and is Senior Partner until his retirement in 1992.(Wilkinsons) Wilkinson & Durham are formed upon amalgamation of Durham & Co, opening an office in Leatherhead.

1958

(Attersolls) Ronald Musker elected Chairman of Holmesdale Building Society 1958-66.

1962

(Attersolls) Graham Faulkner Silverton joins the partnership and the Firm moves from 61 High Street to 20 West Street, Reigate.

1967

(Attersolls) Arthur Toulmin elected Chairman of Holmesdale Building Society 1967-82.

1968

(Wilkinsons) A fourth office, Cranleigh, is opened.

1970 - 2000

1970

(Attersolls) Giles Maberly joins the Firm and its name is shortened to the more manageable Attersoll Smith.

1977

(Attersolls) Michael Jones joins the partnership.

1983

(Wilkinsons) Office opened in Wimbledon.

1984

(Tuck & Mann) Arthur Hoole elected President of the Law Society.

1986

(Attersolls) G F Silverton retires. The Firm merges with Richard Tyler & Co, and becomes Attersoll Smith and Tyler. Moves to its present offices at 40 West Street, Reigate.

1989

Wilkinson & Durham change their name to Wilkinsons.

1989

(Attersolls) The firm’s name is shortened to Attersolls.

1990

(Attersolls) Eileen Barry joins the partnership.

1992

(Tuck & Mann) Relocated Dorking office and moved to Guildford.

1997

(Triggs Turner & Triggs Turner Bartons) The firm amalgamates with Bartons, a long established Guildford and Woking firm under the name Triggs Turner Bartons.(Tuck & Mann) Humfrey Malins is elected an MP to represent Woking.

2000 - 2018

2000

Triggs Turner Bartons, Tuck & Mann and Wilkinsons merge to create TWM Solicitors.

2003

Attersolls joins TWM Solicitors, providing a presence in Reigate.TWM Solicitors becomes a Limited Liability Partnership, one of the first in the area to do so.

2009

TWM recognised in The Lawyer Top 200 firms and the second largest based in Surrey.

2011

TWM Solicitors moves to new hub office at 65 Woodbridge Road, Guildford.

2012

Dawson Mason & Carr joins with TWM followed by Wheltons in July.

2014

Guildford-based Wright & Wright Solicitors joins with TWM adding strength in commercial and residential property.

2015

TWM Solicitors opens its eighth office. Located in Chelsea, London at Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, SW3 6RD.

2016

TWM join with Jacobsen & Co, adding a strong residential presence in Fulham.

2017

TWM Fulham expands presence with two additional offices at Stephendale Yard, Fulham.TWM Chelsea team moves to TWM Fulham office.

2018 - today

2018

Wilcox & Wilcox joins TWM Solicitors

Wilcox & Wilcox merged with TWM Solicitors, strengthening the firm's employment law offering. Anthony Wilcox joined the firm following the merger.

2022

New Managing Partner appointed

Jamie Berry became Managing Partner in August 2022, succeeding Matthew Truelove, who had served as Managing Partner for nine consecutive years.

2023

South West London consolidation

The Fulham office and Chelsea office closed and the team relocated to Wimbledon, bringing colleagues together within a larger South West London location.

2024

Guildford expansion

The Cranleigh office closed and the team relocated to Guildford, supporting closer collaboration across teams and practice areas.

2025

25 years of TWM Solicitors

The firm celebrated 25 years since the merger of Triggs Turner Bartons, Tuck & Mann and Wilkinsons to form TWM Solicitors in 2000.

2026

Opening of Cedar Court

The Epsom and Leatherhead teams moved into TWM's new Cedar Court office in Leatherhead, creating a larger regional hub and marking a significant investment in the firm's future.

Today

More than 225 years since the earliest roots of the firm were established, TWM continues to evolve to meet the needs of clients across Surrey, South West London and beyond. While much has changed over the years, our commitment to providing trusted legal advice and exceptional client service remains at the heart of everything we do.

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Awards and Recognition

TWM Solicitors is ranked in The Legal 500, Chambers UK, Chambers HNW and The Lawyer guides.

Charging For Our Services

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Client Satisfaction Report

Each month, we publish a summary of the feedback received from our client satisfaction survey,

Corporate Responsibility

Our corporate responsibility programme is fundamental to our approach to being a socially responsible and sustainable business.

Diversity Data

Law firms are required by our regulators, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), to collect and report workforce diversity data annually.

Fast Facts

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TWM Cares About You

TWM genuinely cares about our people, and we will continue to find ways to improve their wellbeing and happiness, and our clients, ensuring they achieve the best outcome.

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