Dean Wilson LLP

Dean Wilson LLP, law firm in Brighton and Hove

Dean Wilson LLP is a law firm established in Brighton (East Sussex) over a century ago. The firm presents itself as an award-winning and highly respected practice, with a reputation built on client care and the ability to exceed expectations. Its activity is divided into two main areas: services for individuals and services for businesses.

Legal advice for individuals

The individual services area covers a wide range of matters. In the family field, the firm handles separations and divorces, cohabitation agreements, collaborative law, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, separation agreements and children law services. It also offers adult protection through the Court of Protection, dispute resolution, and management of enfranchisement, lease extensions and the right to manage.

In medical negligence, the firm handles claims for A&E negligence, amputations, birth injuries, bowel injuries, cosmetic surgery, delays in diagnosing cancer, dental negligence, eye surgery, fatal cases, general practitioner claims, gynaecological negligence, hospital and surgical negligence, orthopaedic negligence and surgical errors.

The firm also manages personal injury claims arising from accidents at work, accidents in public places, amputations, brain and head injuries, criminal injuries, cycling accidents, eye injuries, fatal accidents, faulty and defective products, as well as inquest solicitors services, motorcycle accidents, road traffic accidents, sexual abuse and spinal injuries. The individual offering is completed by residential conveyancing and wills, trusts and probate services.

Services for businesses

Dean Wilson LLP's company and commercial law team works for a broad client base, from small family-run businesses to major international organisations. Its practice areas include buy to let property transactions, commercial and civil litigation, commercial property, company and commercial services, debt collection, employment, licensing and property litigation.

Track record and recognition

The firm describes itself as award-winning and highly respected, with over 100 years of activity since its establishment in Brighton. It attributes its success to a client-focused approach, backed by the knowledge and expertise of its lawyers, and highlights its local knowledge and personalised service. Its stated commitments include clear and transparent information, accessibility and communication, trust and honesty.

Publications and recent activity

The firm maintains a legal news section. Among the content on the site analysed are an analysis of the end of upward rent reviews in commercial leases following the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, an article from the "Red Flags in Clinical Practice" series on cauda equina syndrome, and mention of a £230,000 settlement obtained after a motorcycle accident.

Structure and regulation

Dean Wilson LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with number OC351755 and registered office at Ridgeland House, 165 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN3 1TL. It is regulated and authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 532989. The firm states that the list of members is available for inspection at the registered office and that the term "Partner" is used to refer to a member of Dean Wilson LLP or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing or qualifications.

Location and contact

Ridgeland House, 165 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN3 1TL · Telephone: 01273 249 200 · Email: enquiries@deanwilson.co.uk