Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bournemouth
Steele Raymond has established itself as a leading full-service law firm serving businesses and individuals across Dorset and the South of England. With decades of combined experience, our team of solicitors combines deep legal expertise with practical commercial understanding to deliver tailored solutions. Recognised in the Legal 500 UK Edition for our excellence, we prioritise client relationships and transparent communication.Our focus remains on transforming legal knowledge into actionable wisdom, helping clients navigate complex situations with confidence. We serve diverse sectors including construction, financial services, and care, maintaining a commitment to innovation while upholding traditional values of professionalism and integrity.
Services
Business Disputes
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Family Mediation
Property Development
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Client-focused approach with transparent communication
- Sector-specific knowledge in construction and financial services
- Consistently ranked in Legal 500 UK Edition
- Team-oriented approach combining partner expertise with support staff
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Smooth process
First class service
Top quality
Exceptionally knowledgeable
Highly recommend
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property team provides expert legal advice on property transactions for businesses. We handle acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations with sector-specific knowledge. Clients benefit from our experience in complex property deals and development projects across Dorset and the South of England.
Residential Conveyancing
Specialist residential conveyancing service covering property purchases and sales. Our solicitors ensure smooth transactions with clear communication throughout the process. We handle standard and complex conveyancing matters for clients in Bournemouth and surrounding areas.
Business Disputes
Comprehensive dispute resolution service for businesses facing legal conflicts. Our approach combines legal expertise with commercial awareness to achieve practical solutions. We represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods across multiple industry sectors.
Property Development
Legal support for property development projects from inception to completion. Our services include site acquisition, planning permissions, and contract negotiations. We work with developers and investors on residential and commercial projects throughout the South of England.
Family Mediation
Professional family mediation service for relationship breakdowns and financial settlements. Our specialists provide sensitive, solution-focused support while maintaining legal compliance. We help clients reach agreements through mediation rather than court proceedings where appropriate.
People
Jennifer Rogerson
Managing Partner
Specialising in commercial property and pension property investment with extensive experience in Bournemouth's property market. Leads the firm's strategic direction while maintaining active client relationships.
Carol Elliott
Partner
Commercial property specialist with expertise in property development transactions. Brings practical commercial awareness to client matters while maintaining technical legal excellence in property law.
Chris Marsden
Partner
Property disputes specialist handling complex legal conflicts for businesses and individuals. Combines litigation expertise with commercial understanding to achieve practical resolutions for clients in Bournemouth and beyond.
Christine Kessler-Robinson
Partner
Residential development expert with deep knowledge of Bournemouth's property market. Advises developers and private clients on residential property transactions and development projects across Dorset.
Lindsay Halliwell
Partner
Family law specialist focusing on relationship breakdown and financial settlements. Provides sensitive, client-focused support while maintaining strict legal compliance in family mediation matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Steele Raymond specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property, residential conveyancing, business disputes, family law, and property development across Dorset and the South of England.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience with specialists in multiple practice areas, including Legal 500-recognised experts in property and dispute resolution.
Do you offer services to both businesses and individuals?
Yes, we provide legal services for businesses and private clients, covering commercial transactions, property matters, and family law requirements.
What sectors do you work with?
We work across aviation, financial services, care, construction, energy, and retail sectors, providing tailored legal solutions that understand industry-specific requirements.
Are you regulated by any professional bodies?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 419728) and maintain full professional compliance standards.
