Battens Solicitors

What Battens Solicitors does

Battens Solicitors is a private, full-service UK law firm headquartered in Yeovil, England, tracing its origins to circa 1724 and operating today from eight physical offices across Somerset, Dorset and Bath. The firm serves two principal customer groups: individuals requiring personal legal services (family law and divorce, residential conveyancing, wills/trusts/probate, personal injury, employment disputes, landlord and tenant matters) and business clients ranging from start-ups to larger organisations needing corporate/commercial law, commercial property, employment law, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and debt recovery. Specialist practice areas cover agricultural and rural law, clinical/medical negligence, media/entertainment/technology, and planning.

The firm employs 101-250 staff organised into roughly twelve practice teams supported by a large paralegal, trainee, and solicitor apprentice pipeline. Service delivery is people-led rather than technology-led — Battens is described in its own materials as a "traditional law firm providing legal services rather than technology products," with no disclosed proprietary technology platform. The firm holds multiple Law Society accreditations (Lexcel, Conveyancing Quality Scheme, Children Law, Family Mediation) plus Cyber Essentials certification, and is Legal 500-ranked for its Intellectual Property team for five consecutive years.

The revenue model combines traditional hourly billing for most matters with selected fixed-fee products (notably a £1,500 Fixed Fee Divorce) and a recurring subscription service, BattensHR, which provides unlimited employment-law advice to employer clients starting at £900 per year, with optional insurance for Employment Tribunal claims. Personal injury matters are handled under Conditional Fee (no-win-no-fee) arrangements. The firm is privately held by its directors, with no disclosed institutional investment, and operates exclusively in the South West England market. Distribution is through its office network plus a website and phone enquiry channel, supported by strong word-of-mouth and a 4.8/5 rating across 836 verified Review Solicitors reviews.

Name

Battens Solicitors

Legal name

Battens Solicitors Limited

Website

https://battens.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1724

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Battens Solicitors is a 300-year-old, full-service UK law firm operating eight offices across Somerset, Dorset and Bath, serving both individuals (family law, conveyancing, wills/probate, personal injury) and businesses (corporate, commercial property, employment, IP, disputes) under traditional hourly, fixed-fee and subscription billing models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Commercial law
• Family law
• Conveyancing services
• Employment law

Headquarters

HQ city

Yeovil

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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. Professional Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Traditional hourly rate billing for most legal services including dispute resolution, corporate law, property transactions, and general legal advice. Clients are charged for time spent on their matters.
2. Fixed Fee Services: Fixed fee arrangements for specific services such as Fixed Fee Divorce at £1,500 (inc. VAT and court fees), and BattensHR subscription service starting from £900 per year for unlimited HR advice.
3. BattensHR Subscription Service: Annual subscription model providing unlimited employment law advice for employers. Starting from £900 per year, with optional insurance coverage for Employment Tribunal claims. Includes audit of employment contracts, staff handbook review, regular legal updates, and training sessions.
4. Conditional Fee Agreements (No Win No Fee): Personal injury claims and certain dispute resolution matters are handled under conditional fee agreements where fees are only charged if the case is successful. This enables access to justice for clients who may not afford upfront legal costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Battens Solicitors is a full-service UK law firm providing legal advice and representation across business, personal, and specialist practice areas. The firm delivers commercial property, corporate and business law, employment law (including the BattensHR fixed-fee HR subscription), commercial and personal dispute resolution, family law and divorce, residential conveyancing, personal injury claims, wills/trusts/probate, landlord and tenant, agricultural, clinical negligence, and media/entertainment/technology legal services. Services are billed through hourly rates, fixed fees, conditional fee (no-win-no-fee) agreements, and annual subscriptions, delivered through 8 physical offices across Somerset, Dorset, and Bath.

Product overview

Battens Solicitors is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services organized across three main categories: Business Legal Services, Personal Legal Services, and Specialist Services. The Business Services include Commercial Property Law, Corporate and Business Law, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Employment and BattensHR, Trade Marks and Intellectual Property, and Business Debt Recovery. Personal Services encompass Family Law and Divorce, Residential Conveyancing, Personal Injury Claims, Wills/Trusts/Probate, Residential Landlord and Tenant, and Personal Dispute Resolution. Specialist Services cover Agricultural & Rural Law, Clinical and Medical Negligence, and Media/Entertainment/Technology Law. The firm also offers supporting services including Company Secretarial, Companies House ID Verification, and Mediation. BattensHR is a notable fixed-fee HR service offered as an add-on module for employers. The firm operates across multiple offices in Somerset, Dorset, and Bath, providing localized legal expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Asset and Debt Recovery Debt recovery service for businesses to recover unpaid invoices and late payments, including pre-legal collections, court proceedings, and enforcement. Targets business clients experiencing cash flow issues from non-paying customers.
• Commercial Dispute Resolution Litigation and dispute resolution services for complex legal disputes including property disputes, professional negligence, partnership disputes, and commercial litigation. Serves business clients facing commercial conflicts.
• Commercial Property Dispute Resolution Property dispute resolution for businesses and landowners covering landlord and tenant matters, land disputes, and mediation services. For commercial property owners and tenants.
• Commercial Property Law Commercial property legal services for buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, and mortgage lenders including property sales, acquisitions, development, and financing. For business clients transacting in commercial real estate.
• Corporate and Business Law Corporate and commercial legal services including company transactions, mergers, joint ventures, commercial agreements, and company secretarial services. For start-ups, SMEs, and larger organisations.
• Employment Law and BattensHR
• Trade Marks and Intellectual Property Legal Services Intellectual property and trade mark services including brand protection, copyright advice, trade mark registrations, oppositions, and licensing agreements. Team is Legal 500 ranked in the South West.
• Family Law and Divorce Family law services including divorce, child arrangements, care proceedings, domestic abuse matters, prenuptial agreements, and family mediation. Serves individual clients dealing with relationship breakdown.
• Legal Advice for Employees Employment advice for individuals including settlement agreements, unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, and Employment Tribunal representation. For employees facing workplace disputes.
• Personal Asset and Debt Recovery Personal debt recovery services including general debt recovery, enforcement and court action, motor finance disputes, and unsatisfactory quality claims. For individual consumers seeking to recover money owed.
• Personal Dispute Resolution
• Residential Conveyancing Residential property legal services for buying, selling, mortgaging, and remortgaging properties including freehold, leasehold, listed buildings, and auction properties. For individual home movers and property owners.
• Personal Injury Compensation Claims
• Residential Landlord and Tenant Legal Services Landlord and tenant legal services including tenancy agreements, possession proceedings, breach of covenant, HMO matters, and rent disputes. For individual landlords and tenants.
• Residential Property Dispute Resolution Property dispute resolution services for residential matters for individual homeowners and tenants.
• Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration Wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration services including lasting powers of attorney, court of protection, tax planning, and will contesting. Includes a dementia-friendly team and free Will storage for existing clients.
• Agricultural and Rural Legal Services Specialist legal services for agricultural and rural matters, including property, succession, and land use issues. For farming and rural business clients.
• Clinical and Medical Negligence Medical negligence claims and clinical negligence legal services for individuals who have suffered harm from medical treatment.
• Media, Entertainment and Technology Law Specialist legal services for media, entertainment, and technology sector clients, including contracts, IP, and regulatory matters.
• Planning Law Planning law services and related legal advice. The team is Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) accredited.
• Company Secretarial Services Company secretarial services for corporate compliance and company formation. For business clients needing statutory compliance support.
• Commercial Mediation Mediation services for commercial disputes as an alternative to court proceedings. For business clients seeking out-of-court resolution.
• Family Mediation Service Family mediation services for resolving family disputes as an alternative to court. For individuals in family breakdown situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% client satisfaction rate based on 836 verified reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Battens Charitable TrustminorOthers · 1 January 1985The Battens Charitable Trust (registered charity no. 293500) was established in 1985 to enable grants to local charities and charitable purposes in Somerset, Dorset and adjoining counties. The trust has donated approximately £564,000 in the last decade alone. Beneficiaries include local schools, hospices, foodbanks, hospitals, wildlife organisations, disability groups and the arts. The trust is administered free of charge by Battens Solicitors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ashfords: South West-headquartered full-service law firm with offices in Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Taunton and London. Comparable in regional full-service model, with overlapping practice areas in commercial property, corporate, family, and dispute resolution.
• Lyons Davidson: South West-based full-service law firm with offices across the region including Bristol, Cardiff, and Southampton. Comparable in full-service positioning and consumer/SME client base, with strength in personal injury and dispute resolution overlapping Battens' core lines.
• Foot Anstey: South West-headquartered full-service law firm with offices across the region including Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton, and London. Closely comparable in geographic focus, full-service offering, and SME/consumer client base to Battens.
• Clarke Willmott: Full-service UK law firm with a strong South West presence (Bristol, Taunton, Birmingham, London, Manchester). Directly comparable regional full-service competitor serving similar SME and personal client segments across overlapping practice areas including family, commercial property, employment and dispute resolution.
• Bevan Brittan: UK-wide full-service law firm with strong regional presence in the South West and Wales. Comparable full-service model with significant commercial property, employment, and dispute resolution practices serving similar SME and public sector clients.
• Michelmores: South West-based full-service law firm headquartered in Exeter with offices across the region. Similar mix of corporate, real estate, family, private client and dispute resolution practices serving individuals and SMEs in overlapping geography.
• Burnham Bond: Somerset-based law firm with a regional presence directly overlapping Battens' core Somerset geography. Comparable in serving personal and SME clients with a focus on conveyancing, family, wills/probate and commercial work in the same local market.
• Lester Aldridge: Full-service law firm with offices across the South of England including Bournemouth and Southampton. Comparable in full-service offerings and personal/SME client base, overlapping with Battens' residential conveyancing, family, and private client work in the southern region.
• Wolferstans: South West-based law firm headquartered in Plymouth with additional regional offices. Direct competitor for conveyancing, family, wills/probate and personal injury work in the same geographic footprint as Battens.

Broad incumbents

• Trowers & Hamlins: UK-wide full-service law firm with significantly larger scale than Battens. Operates across overlapping practice areas including real estate, corporate, employment, private client and dispute resolution, but with a national/international footprint and broader sector specialism.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/battenssol
• Facebookfacebook.com/BattensSolicitors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/battens-solicitors-ltd-

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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