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Expert Legal Services in Dorset
Established for longer than any other firm in North Dorset, Rutters has been delivering results for individual and business clients for over 180 years. Our longevity reflects our successful relationships and reputation within the local community and beyond. As a small firm, we pride ourselves on a personal approach, with much of our work stemming from recommendations. We focus on solutions rather than problems, recognising that every matter requires an individual approach. With offices in Shaftesbury and Gillingham, our team of legal professionals combines specialist expertise with traditional values and a personal touch, all at competitive prices.Our commitment to client satisfaction is evident in our tailored advice and direct communication, ensuring clients receive the highest standard of legal support. We maintain strong community ties while serving clients across Dorset and wider regions, upholding our heritage of excellence in legal practice.
Services
Agricultural Matters
Commercial Property
Employment Law
Residential Property
Civil Litigation
Cohabitation Agreements
Powers of Attorney
Wills & Probate
Estate Administration
Inheritance Tax Planning
Highlights and features
- We have over 180 years of legal experience serving Dorset clients
- Our team provides specialist legal help with a personal touch
- Competitive pricing maintained through efficient, direct communication
- Offices in both Shaftesbury and Gillingham for local accessibility
- All conveyancers are qualified solicitors with direct client contact
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Residential Property
Our Law Society-accredited conveyancing team provides expert guidance for home purchases and sales. Qualified solicitors handle all aspects directly, offering regular updates and detailed reports. Services include freehold/leasehold transactions, buy-to-let mortgages, equity release, and remortgaging with transparent pricing structures.
Agricultural Matters
Specialist support for rural landowners and farmers covering land transactions, farm succession planning, and tax relief applications. Our solicitors advise on Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief, assisting with sales, purchases, and intergenerational transfers of farms and estates across Dorset.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive will writing and estate administration services with inheritance tax planning. Our private client team handles probate applications, trust creation, and capital protection strategies. We offer home visits and specialist advice on charitable legacies and nursing home fee mitigation.
Commercial Property
Legal support for commercial organisations covering property transactions, lease agreements, and business asset transfers. With experience handling over 3,000 business cases, we assist with acquisitions, disposals, and landlord-tenant matters to support commercial growth and property management.
Cohabitation Agreements
Specialist advice on property rights for unmarried couples, including trust declarations and separation agreements. We address legal protections for property investments and financial arrangements, providing clarity through cohabitation agreements and dispute resolution under the Trusts of Land Act.
Questions
What areas of law does Rutters specialise in?
We specialise in agricultural matters, commercial property, residential property, employment law, wills & probate, and cohabitation agreements.
How can I get conveyancing cost estimates?
Visit our website for general fees guides or contact us directly for tailored estimates on property transactions.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we provide home visits at no extra cost for elderly clients or those with mobility challenges.
Are your conveyancers qualified solicitors?
All our conveyancing professionals are fully qualified solicitors with specialist property law expertise.
Reviews (2)
Ilan Eardley
Jun 13, 2022
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I recommend this law firm as a first choice in the Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton and Gillingham area They are always reliable, approachable, accurate, conscientious and ethical. I must praise Matt Billingsley for his very thoughtful and kind approach to any client of mine he provides legal advice for I have recommended numerous clients to Rutters over the last 20 years and my clients feedback has always been positive
Lorna Julius
Jan 15, 2020
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Thanks to Genette Gale's expertise in family law, her supportive words and tons of patience during my unpleasant process, I was able to get through one of my worst life experiences. Thanks again Genette, I feel like a new women.
