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The Octagon, 27 Middleborough, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TG

01206 764477

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The Octagon, 27 Middleborough, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TG

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4.7
Excellent
54 Reviews
91%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
94%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Ellisons are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Ellisons
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Ellisons
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Ellisons

Description

Ellisons is a full service top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing firms. With a team of over 270 colleagues, the firm has offices located across Essex and Suffolk, alongside an office in London: Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Tendring.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 4
National 79 / 11,165
4.9
Excellent
1,572 Reviews
94%
Value for
Money
11% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
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

Ellisons are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Ellisons
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Ellisons
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Ellisons

Description

Ellisons is a full service top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing firms. With a team of over 270 colleagues, the firm has offices located across Essex and Suffolk, alongside an office in London: Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Tendring.

Rankings by area of expertise

Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 9
Housing & Property 1 / 17
Family Law 1 / 11
Commercial Property 1 / 299
Immigration Law 1 / 15
Employment 1 / 2
Immigration 1 / 19
Dispute Resolution 1 / 5
Inheritance Law 1 / 1
Child Law 1 / 2
Company & Commercial 1 / 15
Litigation 1 / 3
Personal Injury 1 / 27
Company Law 1 / 6
Contract Law 1 / 4
Construction 1 / 813
Land Law 1 / 3
Insurance Law 1 / 9
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 3
Corporate Law 1 / 3
Consumer 1 / 13
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 1
Banking 1 / 5
Clinical Negligence 1 / 17
Agriculture 1 / 8
Money & Tax 1 / 2
Pensions Law 1 / 9
Planning Law 1 / 3
Appeals Law 1 / 8
Licensing Law 1 / 7
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 12
Energy Law 1 / 10
Charities 1 / 7
Compliance Law 1 / 25
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 4
Banking and Financial Law 1 / 2
Enforcement Law 1 / 1
National Insurance Law 1 / 2
Criminal Law 1 / 10
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 3
Disability Law 1 / 10
Injunctions Law 1 / 2
Discrimination Law 1 / 10
Energy & Transport 1 / 9
Equality Law 1 / 14
Fire Safety Law 1 / 18
Health and Safety Law 1 / 9
Infrastructure Law 1 / 5
Jurisdiction Law 1 / 4
Regulations 1 / 10
Regulatory Law 1 / 3
Social Law 1 / 9
Local 1 / 4

Contact details

01206 764477
marketing@ellisonssolicitors.com
https://www.ellisons.com

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Octagon, 27 Middleborough, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TG

Reviews

4.7 /5 54 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in immigration, conveyancing, wills & probate, employment, personal injury and commercial property, demonstrating strong technical expertise and successful outcomes. Clients consistently praise professionalism, responsiveness, clear communication, attention to detail and efficiency. Valued soft skills include approachability, empathy, patience, calmness under pressure and reassurance; teams are described as friendly, supportive and trustworthy. Reviewers highlight proactive problem‑solving, reliability and dedication, making complex or stressful matters feel well managed and straightforward.

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    clear communication
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    Denise

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Will dispute

    A difficult situation, handled professionally and fairly to reach a satisfaction conclusion for all parties

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    legal expert Laura Read Laura Read

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    Hi Denise, we're glad that Laura was able to help with your Will dispute and reach a conclusion all parties were happy with. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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    Retrieval of Wills

    My wife and I are going through a difficult time. The solicitor dealt with this in an understanding and pleasant manner. The process for the retrieval of our Wills was explained clearly and came through quickly. We would recommend the firm and particular solicitor to others looking for this kind of service.

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    anonymous

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    Professionalism at a reasonable price

    Although our needs were relatively minor and straightforward, they were handled in a professional and friendly manner and at a reasonable cost.

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    Great Solicitors

    Very good professional service and explains everything in understandable way.

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    Hi Paul, We're glad you had a great experience using Ellisons. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we hope to work with you again! Best wishes, Ellisons

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    Ellisons Legal Team - Jonathan Insley

    I recently requested Jonathan's help with a personal employment matter. I agree with the above review, i.e. I found Jonathan to be extremely professional, personable and a calming influence during what was, at times, a stressful experience. Jonathan guided me through the process and ultimately assisted me in achieving the outcome I wanted. He was quick to respond to my queries and provide recommendations, where appropriate. I would certainly recommend his services and would not hesitate to use Ellisons again, should the need arise.

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback and we will pass the comments onto the team. Best wishes

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    Stephen Brown

    Stephen

    A really poor service for business, no attention to detail and no clear communication. I was embarrassed for them after having to deal with their litigation team, who wasted our time and their own client’s. Despite being one of the largest firms in the region, they don’t even make it into the top 5 in East Anglia: it’s clear to see why. I instructed out around £300,000 of legal work last year and none of went to Ellisons: for good reason.

    Dear Stephen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to read your comments, though we note that you are not a recent client of Ellisons. If you'd like to discuss your experience further or clarify any concerns, please call us on 01473 230033 or email us at enquiries@ellisons.com.

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    Howard

    Howard

    Very good legal team.

    A representative from Ellisons Legal LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your feedback Howard, we are very pleased to hear of your positive experience. Kind regards, Ellisons

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    Mrs S. Reid c/o Mr L. Reid

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    Residential Property/Conveyancing

    I was very grateful that Hart Brown chose to represent us on our case. Other solicitors would not and gave little explanation as to why. Hart Brown then kept us informed throughout the process with frequent letters and calls. We were very pleased with the final outcome of our case. Many thanks.

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    4.9 /5 1572 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in immigration, conveyancing, wills & probate, employment, personal injury and commercial property, demonstrating strong technical expertise and successful outcomes. Clients consistently praise professionalism, responsiveness, clear communication, attention to detail and efficiency. Valued soft skills include approachability, empathy, patience, calmness under pressure and reassurance; teams are described as friendly, supportive and trustworthy. Reviewers highlight proactive problem‑solving, reliability and dedication, making complex or stressful matters feel well managed and straightforward.

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      approachable
      clear communication
      attention to detail
      supportive
      compassionate
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      Ian Houghton

      Housing & Property

      House sale

      Robyn handled the sale of a family property swiftly and efficiently. She was ably assisted by Georgia Allen, with both taking care in a timely fashion to keep the family fully informed of all developments as the process unfolded

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      Excellent service

      Very efficient, professional and approachable.

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      A very efficient, professional and friendly service

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      Emma Thrower

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      Solicitors

      Emily was amazing, from the first time we spoke to the completion. 10/10 service would highly recommend

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      Kiranjit Singh

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      Guidance, Support and best way for graduate route suggested by Meenal Goyal

      I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Meenal Goyal for her outstanding support throughout my visa application process. From the beginning, she was professional, kind, and extremely helpful. Meenal is an excellent listener who took the time to understand my situation and answer all of my questions patiently. Her knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication gave me confidence throughout the process. She worked diligently on my application and kept me informed at every stage. Thanks to her hard work and expertise, my graduate route was successfully granted. I truly appreciate all the effort she put into my case and would highly recommend Meenal Goyal to anyone seeking immigration or visa assistance. Thank you Ellison for your excellent service and support.

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      PMD 75

      PMD

      0 Stars isn't an option. Absolutely dreadful - did not perform the task they were paid to do then ran up billable hours on things I hadn't approved. Funds on account was used up on pointless tasks (that I'd already paid someone else to do) and successfully wasted 6 months on a time sensitive matter. Asked for justification of billing and was told in was in her (Lauren's) notes but were unable/willing to provide anything that would be considered "legally admissible" to support this - I was asked to attend a meeting but the requestee didn't turn up; I was asked to communicate through a specific email address but never received a response, instead their comm's came from a different address that i didn't know about and hadn't approved into my inbox. They are obliged to work in the best interest of the client but I have nothing that supports this. Avoid at all costs. Matter now with the Legal Ombudsman and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

      We are sorry to read your comments. This matter has been thoroughly reviewed through our formal complaints process, including independent assessment. As a regulated firm, we take all concerns seriously and follow established procedures to ensure they are addressed fairly.

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      Spencer Davis

      Housing & Property

      Spencer

      My brother and I can't thank Shah enough for seeing our late father's probate sale through to completion. He was patient, efficient and always on point, ensuring we were always ahead of the game. No matter how many obstacles our buyers solicitors put in the way, Shah's wealth of experience shone through. Ellisons not only dealt with the sale, but their Private Client team also handled the probate in a very timely and efficient manner. Great service all round.

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      A thoroughly professional company and immensely experienced.

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      Peter Herring

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Peter

      My wife and I had our Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney prepared by Amy and her team, and we highly recommend Ellisons as a go-to law firm for wills, LPAs and inheritance tax advice. Everyone we dealt with was friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable, taking the time to clearly explain each step of the will writing and Lasting Power of Attorney process and providing helpful guidance on inheritance tax planning. The entire experience was professional, efficient and incredibly smooth from start to finish. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ellisons to anyone looking for reliable solicitors for wills, inheritance tax advice and LPAs.

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      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback and we will pass the comments onto the team. Best wishes

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      Rhett Burton

      Housing & Property

      Rhett

      Marion Knocker recently acted on our sale and purchase, and I can't recommend her and her team highly enough. She often went above and beyond to progress matters as swiftly as possible.

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      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback and we will pass the comments onto the team. Best wishes

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