How can we help?

• Commercial Matters

  Commercial Matters

  We predict business pitfalls, provide guidance and create taylor made solutions.

  Talk To Our Commercial Matters Team Visit Commercial Matters Page
• Commercial Property

  Commercial Property

  We provide clients with proactive, practical and cost-effective advice on a range of Commercial Property matters.

  Talk To Our Commercial Property Team Visit Commercial Property Page
• Conveyancing

  Conveyancing

  Let our Conveyancing Solicitors guide you through the maze that is buying and selling a residential property.

  Talk To Our Conveyancing Team Visit Conveyancing Page
• Employment

  Employment

  Employment Law affects most people at some stage of their lives. We can act for you whether you are an employer or an employee.

  • Employment Advice
  • Employment Claims
  Talk To Our Employment Team Visit Employment Page
• Equine

  Equine

  Our specialist Equine Law Department are dedicated at dealing with legal problems relating to the equine industry of both a contractual and litigious nature.

  • Dispute Resolution
  • Drafting & Agreements
  Talk To Our Equine Team Visit Equine Page
• Family Law

  Family Law

  We understand that what is important to you is to achieve a swift, practical and workable solution to your family problem.

  • Divorce
  • Children
  • Pre-Nuptial & Cohabitation Agreements
  Talk To Our Family Law Team Visit Family Law Page
• Landlord & Tenant

  Landlord & Tenant

  Whether you are a landlord or a tenant we can advise you on all aspects of leasehold law, whether domestic or commercial.

  Talk To Our Landlord & Tenant Team Visit Landlord & Tenant Page
• Litigation

  Litigation

  Our civil litigators are all general civil litigators and can therefore assist with most types of civil dispute.

  • Drafts & Agreements
  • Costs & Claims under £5000
  • Personal Injury
  • Property Disputes
  • Other Areas
  Talk To Our Litigation Team Visit Litigation Page
• Private Client

  Private Client

  We are one of the leading providers of private client legal services in our local areas.

  • Wills
  • Estate Administration
  • Trusts
  • LPAs
  Talk To Our Private Client Team Visit Private Client Page

About Bates 

Legal advice to Commerce, Individuals and the Community 

Our six offices are based in central London, Hampshire and Leigh on Sea with 11 partners and 55 staff.  Our main areas of legal practice include Residential Conveyancing, Private Client, Family Law, Commercial Property, Litigation, Employment, Commercial Matters, Landlord & Tenant and Equine Law.

Our areas of law and expertise give clients the confidence that their requirements are being dealt with by the right experts.  Our wealth of knowledge is based on established values, back to 1913.   These same values of traditional courtesy and professional service, serving clients and the community, are still at the heart of Bates today.

We offer a wide range of legal services within the private and commercial sector.  The growth of the law firm has led to a greater strength and depth of expertise, allowing for innovation, forward thinking, and a personal quality service to clients.  

What makes us different?

It is our commitment to people, and the culture behind the Bates brand.

We value the importance of people and teamwork, taking the time to build long term relationships with clients, staff and local communities, and making our values mean something.   

The facts are proof, we have partners and staff some of whom have worked together for over 30 years for us, and clients whose family affairs have been managed since the early 1920's.

In our work with the community, we don’t just sponsor a charity by putting our name to it, we actively get involved with over 15 charities in our local area, by being members of boards, attending events and giving our support, in order that we can make a difference.