A regional law firm is celebrating success after being recognised in an influential legal sector directory.
Ellis Jones Solicitors, which has six offices across the south coast in Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs (Poole), Christchurch, Ringwood, Swanage and Wimborne as well as London, has gained the recognition in this year’s Legal 500 guide.
The firm’s Commercial Litigation; Family; Contentious Trusts and Probate; Wills, Trusts and Probate; Employment; and Business Services teams have all been recognised for their excellence.
Described as having ‘a fantastic knowledge of their subject’, the Employment team was placed in Tier 1, the top banding. It is one of only two firms in the top tier in Dorset and South Wiltshire.
Commercial Litigation – including the Dispute Resolution, and Banking and Finance teams – also claimed a Tier 1 rating with a ‘great commitment to its clients’. It is one of just three firms in the top tier in Dorset and South Wiltshire
A total of 14 Partners/Solicitors were also mentioned in their own right or as part of their team in this year’s Legal 500.
Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution Lauren Day was named as a Leading Individual in Tier 1 of the Commercial Litigation section with praise for her ‘excellent judgement’ and ‘great interpersonal skills’.
Others winning recognition included William Fox Bregman, Paul Kanolik, Katie Taft, Deborah Leask, Sean McNally, Victoria Riddleston, Kate Brooks, Neil Cook, Hugh Craig, Carla Brown, Andy Kirby, Theresa Mills and Katy Sewell
Nigel Smith, Managing Partner, said: “The Legal 500 is a highly respected and influential directory.
“We’re very pleased to have received independent endorsement of our services and numerous individuals in multiple sections of the guide.
“This success is down to a team effort by everyone at the firm and we’ll continue to work hard to provide the greatest service for our many clients.”
The Legal 500 is described as the leading guide to law firms and solicitors in the UK.
Rankings are based on in-depth market research, client feedback and thousands of interviews.