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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bournemouth Since 1837
Established in 1837, Druitts Solicitors has built an enduring reputation as Bournemouth's oldest legal practice. Our team combines traditional values with modern efficiency, offering tailored legal solutions across family law, conveyancing, employment litigation, and probate. With over 180 years of continuous service, we prioritise client needs through a personal approach while maintaining competitive pricing and technological innovation.Our expertise is evidenced by numerous client testimonials praising our professionalism, responsiveness, and successful case outcomes. As a firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold the highest standards of legal practice while maintaining the approachability that has sustained our repeat business and referrals.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Employment Litigation
Wills & Probate
Property Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 180 years of continuous legal expertise in Bournemouth
- Our team includes specialist solicitors in family law and conveyancing
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate from repeat business
- Our practice is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- We combine traditional values with modern technological efficiencies
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Seamless experience
Professionalism & attention
Quick response times
Competitive pricing
Excellent service
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and pre-nuptial agreements with sensitivity and expertise. We guide clients through complex legal matters while prioritising their emotional and financial well-being. Our approach combines compassionate support with robust legal advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes.
Conveyancing
We provide efficient conveyancing services for residential and commercial property transactions. Our team ensures smooth property transfers through meticulous documentation and timely communication. Clients benefit from our local market knowledge and dedicated case management to complete transactions swiftly.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate specialists offer comprehensive estate planning services including will creation, inheritance tax planning, and power of attorney arrangements. We help clients protect their assets and ensure their wishes are legally documented with precision and care.
Employment Litigation
We represent clients in employment-related legal matters including unfair dismissal claims and workplace discrimination cases. Our solicitors provide strategic advice to resolve disputes while protecting clients' professional interests and legal rights.
Property Law
Our property law services cover commercial leases, land disputes, and property development matters. We offer expert legal guidance to individuals and businesses navigating property transactions and regulatory compliance requirements in Dorset and Hampshire.
People
Chris Clifford
Director/Solicitor
With over 20 years' experience, Chris Clifford specialises in family law and conveyancing. He has managed complex property transactions and divorce settlements since joining Druitts in 2002.
Clare Cherry
Solicitor
Clare Cherry focuses on wills and probate matters, assisting clients with estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation. Her approach combines technical expertise with compassionate client care.
Kay Donalson
Director/Solicitor
Kay Donalson specialises in employment litigation and commercial property law. She became a partner in 2010, bringing extensive experience in workplace dispute resolution and property transactions.
Shinade
Conveyancing Specialist
Shinade handles residential property transactions with particular expertise in leasehold purchases. Client testimonials praise her responsiveness and attention to detail during the conveyancing process.
Alison Clifford
Administration Manager
Alison Clifford oversees office operations and client communications, ensuring smooth coordination between legal teams and clients throughout the duration of their cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Druitts specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, wills and probate, employment litigation, and property law, with experienced solicitors handling both personal and commercial legal matters.
How long has Druitts been operating in Bournemouth?
Druitts Solicitors has served Bournemouth since 1837, making us the town's oldest continuously operating legal practice with five generations of legal expertise.
What makes Druitts different from other law firms?
We combine traditional values with modern efficiency, offering personal service alongside technological innovation while maintaining competitive pricing and specialist legal expertise.
How quickly can I expect a response from Druitts?
Our clients typically receive responses within 24 hours, with dedicated case handlers ensuring timely communication throughout the duration of legal proceedings.
Are Druitts' legal fees competitive?
We offer cost-effective legal solutions with transparent pricing structures, as evidenced by client testimonials praising our competitive rates and value for money.
Reviews (7)
Lewis Treleaven
May 11, 2022
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We purchased our house using Frettens - great communication, really helpful on all fronts. A big thank you to Shinade in particular who kept us updated throughout and made it a quick and easy transaction.
Jed
Mar 25, 2022
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Shinade at Druitts was recommended to me as being very efficient for conveyancing. I must say she has gone above and beyond throughout our purchase, their prices were also fair considering how thorough they were, not like other firms where you have to do the chasing, Shinade has been fantastic.
Chris McMullon
Jan 05, 2022
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I was introduced to the company by my son who was buying a House in Bournemouth & very pleased we were. Shinade looked after us in the purchase of our flat & we were very impressed with her professionalism & attention to details & chasing up the vendors solicitor for answers before she would allow us to proceed. Any queries were answered very quickly We found the company very helpful and always worked ensuring that our best interests were always achieved with no stone left unturned!. I would always recommend this company in the future. Thank you for the excellent service.
Javier Vazquez
Sep 18, 2021
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Very proffesionals and quick response to any of my queries. They helped me during the purchase of my flat and they were very helpful in the critical moments and always worked having my best interest in mind. Shinade was our person to go and she always responded emails in less than 24h and was very professional and helpfull. 100% recomendable.
Soph Kins
May 08, 2019
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Excellent Solicitors, we have used them twice. When buying our leasehold flat seven years ago, Chris was great at keeping us informed at all times. We used them again last year to renew the dwindling lease and again Chris was great. Exceptionally thorough, they are very good at updating you throughout the process. They are also transparent and honest with their fees. I highly recommend them and will be using them again when we move.
Paul Geare
Dec 21, 2018
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Excellent firm of solicitors, who have served me well on several occasions in a variety of matters. Located in central Bournemouth, with parking conveniently nearby.
Amy Hickman
Dec 09, 2016
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The best solicitor's I have used for a property purchase. I couldn't recommend them enough and will be using them again for future sales and purchases. The staff are extremely professional and ensured the process was as smooth as possible.
