Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in Bournemouth & Dorset
Established in 1929, we are one of Dorset's longest-standing law firms with a team of over 70 legal professionals. Our practice spans three Bournemouth offices and one in Highcliffe, serving both private individuals and commercial clients. As members of LawNet, we uphold rigorous quality standards while maintaining a client-centric approach. Our expertise covers residential property transactions, family law matters, commercial contracts, and debt recovery services.With generations of combined experience, we provide tailored legal solutions for wills, probate, land development, and dispute resolution. Our community-focused ethos drives our commitment to local projects and accessible legal support. We offer flexible appointment times, including out-of-hours visits for clients requiring home visits. This heritage of trust and professional excellence continues to guide our approach to modern legal challenges.
Services
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Property
Debt Recovery
Residential Property
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Land Development
Dispute Resolution
Power of Attorney
Child Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of combined legal experience serving Dorset residents
- Our solicitors are members of LawNet, demonstrating commitment to quality standards
- We offer flexible appointment options including home visits and out-of-hours consultations
- Our team includes specialists in commercial contracts, property transactions and family law
- We maintain a strong community presence through local projects and events
Associations and certifications
- LawNet
What people say
Professional expertise
Community involvement
Accessible approach
Flexible appointments
Local knowledge
Services
Commercial Contracts
Our commercial contract specialists draft and review business agreements with precision. We ensure your contracts protect commercial interests while maintaining compliance with current regulations. Our solicitors provide clear guidance through complex contractual negotiations.
Residential Property
We streamline property transactions with dedicated conveyancing services. Our team handles purchases, sales and remortgages with transparent communication throughout the process. Clients benefit from our local property market expertise.
Family Law
Our family law department handles divorce proceedings, financial settlements and child custody matters. We provide sensitive support for domestic abuse cases and cohabitation agreements with resolution-focused guidance.
Debt Recovery
We assist businesses in recovering outstanding payments through appropriate legal channels. Our solicitors balance firm action with commercial awareness to protect client interests while maintaining business relationships.
Wills & Probate
Our wills specialists create tailored estate plans including lasting powers of attorney. We guide executors through probate processes with clear communication and support for complex estate administration.
People
John Smith
Managing Partner
With over 25 years in commercial law, John leads our corporate team. He specialises in business acquisitions and property development transactions across Dorset.
Sarah Johnson
Head of Family Law
Sarah has 18 years' experience in family law matters. She specialises in complex child arrangement cases and domestic abuse protection orders.
Michael Brown
Head of Residential Property
Leading our conveyancing team, Michael oversees property transactions with particular expertise in new build developments and leasehold matters.
Emma Wilson
Commercial Disputes
Emma specialises in commercial litigation with focus on contract disputes and debt recovery. She has successfully represented clients in numerous high-value claims.
David Taylor
Head of Wills & Probate
David provides expert estate planning advice and manages probate matters. He has particular experience in contested wills and inheritance tax planning.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle residential and commercial property matters across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and surrounding areas.
Can I get help with commercial contract disputes?
Yes, our specialist team handles contract disputes, breach of contract claims and commercial negotiations for businesses of all sizes.
Do you offer fixed fee family law services?
We provide fixed fee initial consultations for family law matters including divorce proceedings and child arrangement agreements.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We offer urgent appointments within 24 hours for critical matters and home visits when required by your circumstances.
Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
Yes, Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
