Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s largest full-service law firms,
We believe everyone deserves clear legal guidance, strong advocacy, and genuine care.
Whatever has happened, and whatever is ahead, you need a wide range of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your family, your business and your future.
We have more than 20 offices across the UK and a global reach that means we’re here wherever – and whenever – we’re needed.
Our 3,000+ colleagues deliver over 180 legal services to a range of clients. This includes some of the most complex and specialised areas of law — from personal injury and medical negligence to commercial litigation, family law, employment, and property.
But what sets us apart is the way we work. Our trusted brand is built on more than 100 years of exceptional customer service, supported by outstanding colleagues and an inclusive culture.
From early resolution to Supreme Court success, we focus on what matters: delivering results and building lasting relationships.
At Mills & Reeve, our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieve more together. It’s a state of mind in every client relationship we start and every choice we make. And it’s what clients consistently say distinguishes us from your average law firm.
You can expect a close and attentive working relationship with a team that’s responsive when you need them. You’ll receive advice tailored to your individual needs. Wherever in the world you or your business needs support, we’ll draw on our network to give recommendations.
We’re driven by our values – we’re ambitious, we’re open, we care and we collaborate. We embrace new ideas, communicate honestly and are easy to work with. We’re committed to you, our planet, our communities and each other.
From offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and London, full-service law firm Lester Aldridge advises businesses and private individuals on a regional, national and international scale. We are known for our ability to offer top-quality legal advice in a straightforward way, making us accessible and easy to deal with.
Our core practice areas are real estate, litigation & recoveries, dispute resolution, corporate & commercial services and private client, and within these, specialist niche practices such as healthcare, marine, aviation, charities, debt recovery and construction.
At Lester Aldridge, we are proud of our reputation and history and can trace our origins back to 1796. The firm has grown to be one of the largest law firms in the South and can offer city expertise at regional rates. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every client has their own unique requirements, and we tailor our ways of working by thoroughly understanding their business or personal circumstances.
We believe that through listening to our client’s needs, concerns and expectations, we can deliver a solution which is innovative, realistic and delivers the optimal result for our client.
Lester Aldridge was honoured with Highly Commended for Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards 2023 and Property Law Firm of the Year at the South Coast Property Awards 2023. We have held Lexcel accreditation since 2007, the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark. The firm has also achieved ISO 27001, the international standard for information security, and ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating our proactive commitment to environmental management and sustainability.