What Ellis Jones Solicitors does

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP is an independent, SRA-regulated (number 512098) full-service law firm headquartered in Bournemouth with eight offices across Dorset, Hampshire, and London. Founded in 2009 and structured as a Limited Liability Partnership, the firm serves two horizontal customer segments: personal/individual clients (family law, conveyancing, wills and probate, dispute resolution, personal injury, crime, employment, and specialty areas such as fertility, LGBTQ+, and sports law) and business/commercial clients (banking and finance litigation, commercial property, commercial disputes, employment, intellectual property, insolvency, data protection, and regulatory law).

The firm's core delivery model is partner-led professional services via direct-to-consumer office networks, supplemented by digital client-engagement tooling: online enquiry forms, online calculators (Redundancy, Compound Interest, Simple Interest, Dates, Unfair Dismissal), a client portal, online case tracking, and online payments. Revenue is generated through billable hours and fixed-fee arrangements, with transparent pricing for selected services (residential conveyancing, road traffic offences) and quote-based pricing for the remainder. The firm also deploys closed-source, firm-vetted AI for text-based legal document processing and analysis, and holds Lexcel practice management accreditation alongside third-party directory recognition (Legal 500 Top Tier 2025, Chambers UK Guide 2026, Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025, The Times Best Law Firms 2020, Gold Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award 2025).

Growth has been driven by a combination of organic office expansion — most recently adding four suites at Somerleigh Gate in Dorchester in April 2026 — and selective inorganic moves, including the August 2024 acquisition of Scott Walby LLP, the firm's first acquisition since 2016, which added a seven-person team and two partners to the Wimborne office.

Name

Ellis Jones Solicitors

Legal name

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Website

https://ellisjones.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ellis Jones Solicitors is an independent, SRA-regulated full-service UK law firm operating eight offices across Dorset, Hampshire, and London, serving individual and business clients across family law, conveyancing, commercial disputes, employment, IP, and specialty practice areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Valuation & Litigation Support (BPAHABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Conveyancing services
• Family law
• Commercial property law
• Dispute resolution

Headquarters

HQ city

Poole

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Traditional law firm revenue generated through billable hours and fixed-fee arrangements for legal services across personal and business sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ellis Jones Solicitors is a partner-led independent law firm providing full-service legal advice to individuals and businesses across the South of England and London. The firm delivers personal legal services (family law, conveyancing, wills and probate, crime, dispute resolution, personal injury, employment, court of protection) and business legal services (commercial property, commercial disputes, banking and finance litigation, employment law, intellectual property, insolvency, data protection, regulatory law) through eight physical offices and digital channels.

Product overview

Ellis Jones Solicitors is a leading independent law firm in the South of England offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services. The firm operates a platform-plus-service model, providing personal legal services (including family law, conveyancing, wills and probate, personal injury, crime, dispute resolution, and specialty areas) and business legal services (including banking litigation, commercial property, employment law, intellectual property, insolvency, and regulatory law). The firm supplements its core legal services with digital tools including online calculators (Redundancy Calculator, Compound Interest Calculator, Simple Interest Calculator, Dates Calculator, Unfair Dismissal Calculator), an online client portal, case tracking functionality, and online payment services. The firm has eight office locations across Dorset, Hampshire, and London.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conveyancing Expert residential conveyancing lawyers handling purchases, sales, mortgages, remortgages, lease extensions, and shared ownership schemes for individual clients.
• Family Law Family law services covering divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse, adoption, nuptial agreements, and cohabitation issues for individuals experiencing family breakdown.
• Wills, Trusts and Probate Advice and services for wills, estate planning, probate, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, and lifetime tax planning for individuals and families.
• Dispute Resolution Pragmatic advice and representation for personal legal disputes including property disputes, professional negligence, defamation, and debt recovery.
• Banking and Finance Litigation Specialist banking and finance litigation expertise across a broad range of financial disputes, acting for both commercial and individual clients.
• Commercial Property Commercial property legal services for acquisitions, lettings, commercial developments, and property management for businesses and investors.
• Employment Law Employment law advice and representation for both employers and employees covering HR problems and workplace disputes.
• Intellectual Property Cost-effective IP services for copyright, trademarks, patents, and IP disputes for businesses.
• Online Legal Calculators Interactive web-based tools including Redundancy Calculator, Compound Interest Calculator, Simple Interest Calculator, Dates Calculator, and Unfair Dismissal Calculator for client self-estimation.
• Online Case Tracking Online case tracking service allowing clients to monitor the progress of their legal matters.
• Online Client Portal and Payments Secure online client portal for communication and document handling, with online payment functionality for client transactions.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scott Walby LLPcoreOthers · 9 August 2024Ellis Jones acquired Scott Walby LLP, a Wimborne-based law practice, following Solicitors Regulation Authority approval. The acquisition included a seven-person team and key partners Malcolm Scott Walby and John Bulpit who continue working from the Wimborne office.
• BOWRA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEllis Jones announced a partnership with the BOWRA Foundation, supporting their work through sponsorship and participation in events such as the Royal Ascot Lunch Event.
• Dorset Business AngelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEllis Jones connected with Dorset Business Angels network, providing legal support and networking connections for the investment community.
• Bournemouth Business FivesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirm participated in and fundraised at the Bournemouth Business Fives Tournament, a networking and fundraising sports event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clarke Willmott LLP: South West and London law firm with multiple offices, a comparable full-service offering, and similar partner-led LLP structure. Overlaps with Ellis Jones on commercial disputes, private client, and employment.
• Lester Aldridge LLP: Bournemouth-headquartered full-service law firm with comparable size, geographic footprint across the South of England, and a similarly broad personal/business practice mix. Direct overlap with Ellis Jones' core Dorset/Hampshire catchment.
• Lyons Davidson Solicitors: Bristol-based regional law firm with broad personal and commercial practice areas and a similar multi-office South of England footprint. Comparable business model and client base.
• HWB Solicitors: Hampshire-based independent law firm offering personal and commercial services across the South. Operates in the same regional competitive set and competes for the same client pool as Ellis Jones.
• Parker Bullen LLP: Salisbury-headquartered South of England firm with a comparable multi-office model and full-service offering including commercial property, employment, and private client work. Directly comparable by geography and scale.
• Stephens Scown LLP: Devon/Cornwall-based regional law firm with a multi-office, full-service offering for individuals and businesses. Operates in an adjacent South of England market with comparable positioning.
• Thrings LLP: Swindon-headquartered regional firm covering the South West with comparable personal and commercial legal services. Direct peer in the broader South of England competitive landscape.

Broad incumbents

• Weightmans LLP: National insurance-focused law firm with offices across England including the South, competing directly with Ellis Jones' personal injury and commercial disputes practices from a much larger platform.
• Irwin Mitchell LLP: National full-service law firm with a strong regional presence including the South. Represents the upper-tier incumbent that Ellis Jones competes against for commercial mandates and personal injury work.
• Bevan Brittan LLP: Larger Bristol/South West law firm with broader geographic reach and a deeper commercial/healthcare/public sector specialisation. Competes for higher-value mandates that Ellis Jones' London office also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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