South Coast law firm Steele Raymond has unveiled a new brand and website as it continues a period of expansion across the region, alongside the growth of its partnership and specialist legal teams. The firm says it has nearly doubled the size of its partner group in recent years, strengthening expertise across key practice areas as demand has grown from businesses, developers and private clients across the central south.
A new office in Poundbury brings the firm closer to clients across Dorset, alongside its long-established base in Bournemouth, while maintaining what it describes as a single-firm approach across its locations. The expansion reflects wider demand for legal advice as the region continues to see growth in housing development, business investment and commercial property. For regional firms like Steele Raymond, that means handling everything from land deals and planning agreements to business sales, restructures and employment disputes.Managing Partner Jennifer Rogerson said the growth reflected the role regional firms play in supporting local economic activity:
‘When a regional firm grows in this way, it creates more capacity for projects that shape our communities. You can see it in real outcomes resulting in growth that is intentional and grounded in the relationships we have built over many years.’
Alongside the expansion, Steele Raymond has maintained its long-standing position in The Legal 500 guide, where it has held Top Tier status for more than 20 years.
The latest rankings recognise eight practice areas, including Top Tier positions for Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, Residential Development and Corporate & Commercial. Other specialist teams, including Contentious Trusts & Probate, Employment and Family, are also strongly recommended.
Chairman and Head of Corporate Tim Stone said the firm’s focus remained on providing clear commercial advice to clients: ‘Whether it is a sale, funding round or group restructure, clients choose us because of our extensive market experience and ability to bring clear commercial direction at the right time.’
