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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
Probate
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966 Total Company Reviews
Probate
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966 Total Company Reviews
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 Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview
Excellent
Value for
Money
Money
Value for money
11%
above national average
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11% above
national average
Success
Rate
Rate
Satisfied with outcome
16%
above national average
About this score
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
national average
Would
Recommend
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
19%
above national average
About this score
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19% above
national average
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
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview
Excellent
Value for
Money
Money
Value for money
10%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on verified client feedback and compares how this firm’s value for money is perceived against the national average. In legal services, value for money is not about being the cheapest option, but about whether clients feel the service, expertise, and outcome justified the cost. This comparison helps place client experiences in context when choosing a law firm.
10% above
national average
Success
Rate
Rate
Satisfied with outcome
16%
above national average
About this score
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
national average
Would
Recommend
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
18%
above national average
About this score
This score shows how likely clients are to recommend this law firm to friends or family, based on verified reviews and compared with the national average. In legal matters, recommendations are usually based on trust, clarity of advice, and how supported clients felt throughout their case. This comparison helps show how consistently a firm meets those expectations.
18% above
national average
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
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
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 / 2
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 / 4,699
Family Law
220 / 4,151
Commercial Property
115 / 3,589
Company & Commercial
98 / 4,066
Dispute Resolution
124 / 1,783
Consumer
97 / 4,319
Business Law
39 / 480
Money & Tax
135 / 1,915
Child Law
85 / 1,639
Employment
219 / 3,553
Commercial and Business Law
31 / 367
Copyright Law
15 / 512
Court of Protection and Deputyship
41 / 579
Debt and Tax Law
41 / 775
Domestic Violence Law
29 / 894
Land Law
59 / 1,310
Legal Aid
14 / 122
Patent Law
2 / 94
Regulations
79 / 2,343
National
177 / 11,149
Pinned Reviews
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
Team members
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Greg Shaw
Senior Solicitor
0.0
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Lloyd Michael Thomas
Consultant
5.0
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9 Reviews
Jo Bunton
Associate & Chartered Legal Executive
4.9
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71 Reviews
Meet the team of Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP
Team members
No Solicitors / Paralegals / Legal experts found with that name.
Jo Bunton
Associate & Chartered Legal Executive
4.9
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71 Reviews
Andrew Carswell
Partner & Solicitor
4.9
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10 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
0.0
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0 Reviews
Contact & Locations - Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 | |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 | (Open) |
| 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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What clients say about Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP
Clients praise the firm for conveyancing, house sales and purchases, wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate matters, including more complex and sensitive cases. Reviews highlight clear advice, efficiency, speed, strong communication and transparent costs. The team is described as friendly, approachable, patient, courteous and reassuring, with staff who listen carefully, explain things plainly and reduce stress throughout the process.
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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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Wills, Trusts & Probate
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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Wills, Trusts & Probate
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.
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
A very good service.
A very good service with very helpful, kind, thorough and hard working staff especially Clare Eastwood and Marie Jennings.
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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're happy to hear you received such a positive experience. We will pass your kind words on to Clare and Marie.
Steve Hance
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
Could not have managed without her
Clare and her able assistant Marie were so helpful to my wife and I who were Executors of a very detailed and complex will. We were given good advice from the first time we met with Clare right until it was finalised almost 3 years later. The efficiency and level of service that we received could not have been better
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Clare and Marie were able to support you throughout. We will pass on your kind words to them both.
Other Reviews
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.
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Very satisfied with your service - I will/have recommended your company to family members - thank you.
A representative from Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP responded to this review
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased you were happy with the service and really appreciate you recommending us to your family.
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I have a long & happy history with the firm - over 40 years!
A representative from Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP responded to this review
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for your incredible loyalty to the firm over the past 40 years. It’s a real privilege to have supported you for so many years, and we truly appreciate your continued trust in us!
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
We were very grateful for the excellent advice Jo Bunton gave us on a pair of potentially complex Wills. Jo listened & gave really helpful suggestions which we followed. Very satisfied with the high quality of service & advice.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It’s great to hear that Jo took the time to understand your requirements and provided clear, helpful advice on what sounds like a complex matter. We will pass your kind words on to Jo.
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
We wanted a pair of mirror Wills after our marriage. Clare Eastwood and her team took our brief, and provided an excellent value quote for this service. Their draft Wills showed us they understood our requirements perfectly. And we received our Wills quickly and efficiently. We could not recommend the firm more highly.
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Thank you for taking the time to share such lovely feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that Clare and the team understood your requirements and made the process of preparing your Wills straightforward and efficient.
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Clients praise the firm for conveyancing, house sales and purchases, wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate matters, including more complex and sensitive cases. Reviews highlight clear advice, efficiency, speed, strong communication and transparent costs. The team is described as friendly, approachable, patient, courteous and reassuring, with staff who listen carefully, explain things plainly and reduce stress throughout the process.
Friendly staff
Clear communication
Quick service
Efficient handling
Professional advice
Helpful guidance
Approachable team
Patient support
Transparent costs
Excellent value
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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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A representative from Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP responded to this review
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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Wills, Trusts & Probate
My brothers estate
Excellent work Clare and her team done for me
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A representative from Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP responded to this review
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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Wills, Trusts & Probate
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!
Other Reviews
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.
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Very satisfied with your service - I will/have recommended your company to family members - thank you.
A representative from Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP responded to this review
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased you were happy with the service and really appreciate you recommending us to your family.
Anonymous
Housing & Property
Residential Property
I used mark previously 4 yrs ago for a sale + purchase + he was really good. This time used for a sale again, can't fault him. Thanks Mark, Anna
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Thank you for coming back to us and for your continued trust in Mark. It’s fantastic to hear that you were happy with his service previously and that he delivered the same great service again this time. We’ll be sure to pass your thanks on to Mark.
Sharne Ferris
Commercial Property
Sharne
Professional, helpful and speedy. 2nd time of using Aldridge Brownlee. Would highly recommend.
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Thank you for your kind feedback and for choosing us again. We’re really pleased to hear you found our service professional, helpful and speedy!
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I have a long & happy history with the firm - over 40 years!
A representative from Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP responded to this review
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for your incredible loyalty to the firm over the past 40 years. It’s a real privilege to have supported you for so many years, and we truly appreciate your continued trust in us!
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