The firm of Wilkins was founded in Aylesbury around 1899.  The office was originally a branch of an established  High Wycombe firm but quickly grew into an independent practice.  The firm expanded  in  line with the rapid growth of Aylesbury.  By the early post-war years, it came to rank as one of the three principal practices in the town.

The long history of the firm in Aylesbury means that it has acquired a very substantial client base during this period, particularly with regard to property matters, probate, wills and trusts.  However, during more recent years, there has been substantial expansion into the fields of commercial work, employment law and civil and criminal litigation.

At an earlier stage, the practice also maintained offices in Thame, Oxfordshire and Tring, Hertfordshire.  However, the firm's activities are now concentrated within the one office in Aylesbury, although clients continue to be served in a considerably wider area.

In March 2006 the firm moved to its current location at Lincoln House.