Colchester

Based in Head Street, Colchester is our head office where we have been based since opening our doors in 1764.

Our team offer a comprehensive range of services to both corporate and private clients from the local area of Colchester, to Essex and across the UK.

Over 250 years of experience and still growing
Full service law firm with global connections
Highly personalised client service

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Headgate Court
Head Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1NP
DX: 3601 COLCHESTER

[email protected]

01206 764477 | F: 01206 764455

9am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday

Your leading firm of trusted advisers in Colchester

We’re one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing firms. We pride ourselves in having a high percentage of clients with a life-long relationship with the firm, this is achieved by providing a proactive, friendly and highly-personalised client service to meet and exceed expectations and needs.

We also recently opened our third office in Colcheser. The new ‘The Bath House’ building is located on the former Le Cateau Barracks site, adjacent to Butt Road. More details of this office can be found here.

If Colchester isn’t convenient for you, our team are happy to meet you at any one of our other offices in; Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford, Tendring and London.

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Our services

We offer legal services on a range of issues, both commercial and personal, as well as independent financial advice and international business.

For you and your family

We offer a range of tailored services to suit your needs, including Wills, Trusts and Probate, Residential Property, Personal Injury, Employment and Dispute Resolution.

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For your Business

Our expert team can advise on all business related needs to help make running your business much easier.

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Immigration

You may be wishing to employ foreign nationals, or maybe you’re a foreign business or entrepreneur wishing to set up in the United Kingdom? No matter the situation, we’ll provide an unmatched service.

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Financial Planning

Whether you are preparing an exit strategy from your business, selling a property or simply wish to identify the best way to invest this year’s ISA allowance – we are here to help.

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

We are a member of the Alliott Group, an international alliance of accountants and lawyers – giving Ellisons a unique position with global connections and referrals from international legal and financial advisors.

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London consultation office

We offer a central London office for optional client meetings.

Find us here: 1 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 4LZ

Your local experts

Our expertise is at the forefront in everything we do, offering a proactive, friendly and highly-personalised client service, as your trusted adviser.

Seamus Clifford

Partner, Solicitor

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Robert Jones

Partner, Chartered Legal Executive

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Tim Logan

Senior Partner, Solicitor

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Guy Longhurst

Managing Partner, Solicitor

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Philip Roberts

Partner, Solicitor & Head of Commercial Property

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Julian Outen

Partner, Solicitor

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Graeme Kirk

Partner, Solicitor

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Our accolades

Latest news from Colchester

24th January 2020

UK Immigration – what will happen in 2020?

Following the General Election, major changes in UK immigration law affecting employers will be announced in 2020, although the changes

Is it always necessary to hold an investigation meeting when undertaking a disciplinary process?

The ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance underlines the importance of carrying out necessary investigations of potential disciplinary

Unfair dismissal – the ‘real’ reason for dismissal

Can a dismissal be unfair where the real reason for the dismissal is hidden from the decision-maker? The Supreme Court

Exceeding expectations in your area

I’d like to thank you, initially for your time and most importantly for the advice given during our meeting... It was extremely helpful in giving some clarity to the situation and some peace of mind to me as a director.

Director of a Construction Company
Essex

The team as "pragmatic, responsive and nice to deal with."

Commercial Property Client
Chambers and Partners 2019

Extremely happy with the quality of service I received from Ellisons. Speedy replies and was given a clear and easy to understand advice. Very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend them.

Private Client
Essex

Thank you for the work you did in the early stages, had you have not been so diligent it could have been missed and I may not have thought to ask either. It has resulted in Supreme being paid what was due to it and I would like to thank you for your part in this result.

Commercial Property Client
Colchester

We have had the good fortune to have had Matthew Rouse to guide us through some tricky house purchases. He always makes himself available to speak to us and is meticulous in explaining every detail of our sale and purchase. We will always return to him with future dealings.

Residential Property Client
Colchester

Philip efficiently assisted throughout the project helping simplify complex legal issues and provide proactive commercial advice throughout, enabling the project to conclude without delay.

Commercial Property Client
Colchester

Very efficient and thorough advice. Thank you

Employment Client
Colchester

Ian was super, super helpful, concise and knowledgeable. Although he didn’t give us the outcome we hoped for, he did help us out and we are thankful for the contact.

Construction & Regulatory Client
Colchester

I was put at ease with the work David Heller carried out for me. Prompt, assertive and delivered all ‘legal jargon’ in a way that was easy to understand. From start to finish David’s attitude was professional and polite. The speed of response throughout gave me a great deal of confidence, keeping me updated at all times via email and phone. I would not hesitate to recommend David for his services. Ellisons are very good at what they do.

Corporate & Commercial Client
Colchester

Lee Pearce at Ellisons is singled out for particular praise with regard to his management and conduct of complex, high value litigation. He combines ferocious attention to detail with a clear understanding of the strategic and commercial aspects of a case, and he knows when and how to develop and present witness evidence, or to involve other professionals – such as surveyors or counsel – to best effect.

Dispute Resolution Client
Colchester

Get in touch

Please fill out the form and we will be in touch about your enquiry. You can also pop into our office to arrange an appointment and speak face to face with one of the team.