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Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Aldridge Brownlee have been our family solicitors for many years and their service has always been such that the question of seeking advice elsewhere has never arisen.
Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP
13 Christchurch Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3JY
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13 Christchurch Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3JY
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Regulator ID: 484890
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Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP was founded in 1929 and is one of the largest law firms in Dorset with three offices in Bournemouth and one in Highcliffe. Employing over 70 people we offer a full range of legal services and have solicitors who are experts in personal and business law. We advise both private and commercial clients and can assist on Legal Services Publicly funded work where appropriate. Our membership of LawNet, a national association of independent solicitors' firms, denotes a commitment to quality and care for our clients.
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Value for money: 93%
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16%
above national average
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This rating is based on client feedback and compares how satisfied people were with the result of their legal matter against the national average for similar legal services. While every case is different and outcomes can depend on the law, the facts, and decisions made by courts or tribunals, this comparison is designed to be like for like.
When a firm has a large number of reviews, individual case differences tend to balance out over time. This makes the national average a useful benchmark for understanding how often clients feel the result achieved was fair and appropriate for their situation. Even small differences from the average can therefore reflect a meaningful difference in the overall standard of legal service provided.
16% above
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Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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18%
above national average
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18% above
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Communication
4.8/5
Initial Impressions
4.9/5
Approachability
4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy
4.9/5
Legal Knowledge
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Accreditations
Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP are accredited by
Description
Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP was founded in 1929 and is one of the largest law firms in Dorset with three offices in Bournemouth and one in Highcliffe. Employing over 70 people we offer a full range of legal services and have solicitors who are experts in personal and business law. We advise both private and commercial clients and can assist on Legal Services Publicly funded work where appropriate. Our membership of LawNet, a national association of independent solicitors' firms, denotes a commitment to quality and care for our clients.
Rankings by area of expertise
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
1 / 6
Housing & Property
1 / 4
Family Law
1 / 4
Commercial Property
1 / 4
Company & Commercial
1 / 4
Dispute Resolution
1 / 3
Consumer
1 / 4
Business Law
1 / 2
Money & Tax
1 / 4
Child Law
1 / 2
Employment
1 / 5
Commercial and Business Law
1 / 2
Copyright Law
1 / 3
Court of Protection and Deputyship
1 / 4
Debt and Tax Law
1 / 3
Domestic Violence Law
1 / 8
Land Law
1 / 4
Legal Aid
1 / 4
Patent Law
1 / 6
Regulations
1 / 11
Local
1 / 5
Wills, Trusts & Probate
50 / 3,723
Housing & Property
109 / 4,700
Family Law
218 / 4,154
Commercial Property
117 / 3,593
Company & Commercial
99 / 4,064
Dispute Resolution
124 / 1,789
Consumer
95 / 4,320
Business Law
39 / 482
Money & Tax
133 / 1,913
Child Law
84 / 1,641
Employment
219 / 3,553
Commercial and Business Law
31 / 368
Copyright Law
14 / 512
Court of Protection and Deputyship
41 / 580
Debt and Tax Law
40 / 777
Domestic Violence Law
28 / 894
Land Law
59 / 1,312
Legal Aid
14 / 122
Patent Law
2 / 94
Regulations
78 / 2,342
National
174 / 11,157
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Nicky
Family Law
Nicky
Nicola was very helpful in sorting out my complicated divorce. I had previously been with a different solicitor but it was not working out. Nicola helped me find a good solution as divorce had been drawn out too long. I managed to keep the family home and get a pension sharing order in court.
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Meet the team of Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP
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Jo Bunton
Associate & Chartered Legal Executive
4.9
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71 Reviews
Andrew Carswell
Partner & Solicitor
4.9
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11 Reviews
Nicola Bennetts
Partner
5.0
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10 Reviews
Lloyd Michael Thomas
Consultant
5.0
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9 Reviews
Jane Pilcher
Legal Assistant
5.0
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8 Reviews
Lesley Curtis
Associate & Chartered Legal Executive
5.0
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1 Reviews
Greg Shaw
Senior Solicitor
0.0
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0 Reviews
Tom Filleul
Associate Solicitor
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Contact & Locations - Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | (Closed) |
| Sunday | (Closed) |
13 Christchurch Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3JY
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Clients praise the firm for its expertise in Wills, probate and estate matters, Powers of Attorney, and residential conveyancing, including sales, purchases, leasehold work and transfers of equity. Reviews highlight clear advice, careful handling of complex matters and efficient completion. Clients particularly value the team’s friendly, approachable and patient manner, alongside excellent communication, responsiveness, professionalism and reassuring support that makes stressful processes feel straightforward.
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Clients praise the firm for its expertise in Wills, probate and estate matters, Powers of Attorney, and residential conveyancing, including sales, purchases, leasehold work and transfers of equity. Reviews highlight clear advice, careful handling of complex matters and efficient completion. Clients particularly value the team’s friendly, approachable and patient manner, alongside excellent communication, responsiveness, professionalism and reassuring support that makes stressful processes feel straightforward.
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Darryl Maitland Trappitt
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
Probate
Friendly and glad Clare didn’t speak in professional shorthand ( unlike doctors)
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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you found Clare friendly and approachable, and that she kept things clear and easy to understand throughout.
Lorraine McClelland
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My brothers estate
Excellent work Clare and her team done for me
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Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased to hear you were happy with the service Clare and her team provided. We will pass your lovely comments on to them.
Alison Kemp
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Probate
Clare was always easily available and followed through with everything needed.
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Many thanks for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear Clare was always available and made sure everything was taken care of.
Letka Cunningham
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Housing & Property
Louise Burn
i have now had the help from Louise on multiple property purchases and she has been extremely helpful.
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Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted Louise has been able to help with your property purchases, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Joanne Henshall
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Housing & Property
Highly recommend- Louise Burn Solicitor
After months of negotiations involving the legal process of a transfer of equity, loss of two buyers and my husbands medical emergency as we were close to exchange, I can only feel gratitude, appreciation and relief for Louise in her expertise and guidance through what was a very tumulus selling and buying experience. We have relocated as retirees to rural Somerset which is an undertaking in itself after living in Bournemouth a lifetime and in the same property for 18 years. Louise always returned prompt reply’s to emails and returned with a phone call to gather more information or check in as needed - no stone was left unturned! On our competition day we arrived having hired a three day removal service to find our seller in disorganised chaos ! Louise was at the end of the phone to advise and reassure and then called a few days later to check - in and see how I was. I cannot recommend highly enough- you will be in very reliable, trustworthy , safe hands with Louise. Thank you Louise.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're so happy that Louise was able support and help you through what was clearly a very challenging move. We will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to her. We wish you every happiness in your new home in Somerset, and thank you again!
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Anonymous
Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Andrew Carswell took the reigns with regards to my stepmother's estate where a dispute was raised. All through the process Andrew kept me updated and looked to resolve asap through the required channels. Although there were bumps in the road with the courts, Andrew kept me fully up to date and assured me that all will get resolved. The issues faced were not because of the solicitor, but rather the system itself. I felt secure in the knowledge that the solicitor was putting in place the required legal process to ensure protection, not only for myself but also others where a future claim could be made. I can wholeheartedly recommend the services of Andrew Carswell and am very grateful to the service he provided as part of Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors, thank you.
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Frazer Madsen
Frazer
Excellent service and support with what became a difficult situation. I would recommend using their services.
Thank you for your great review. We are so pleased you found the service and support excellent!
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Been putting off reviewing our Wills for far too long. However Fern made the whole process easy and straightforward. I won't be leaving it so long again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fern and the team to anyone else seeking to write or review Wills.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really pleased to hear Fern made the process of reviewing your Wills so straightforward and easy. We will pass your kind words on to Fern!
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I am very grateful for the service I received - appropriate advice with everything well explained and carried into effect.
A representative from Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Friendly approachable staff who had already dealt with our Wills.
A representative from Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP responded to this review
It’s great to hear you found our team friendly and approachable, and that we were able to assist you again with your Wills. We really appreciate you choosing us.
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