A law firm has been given top recognition in a global guide to high-quality legal services.

Ellis Jones Solicitors, which has an office in Monmouth Court, off Southampton Road, Ringwood, was endorsed in several categories of the Legal 500 directory for 2025.

The guide, often described as the legal profession's 'bible', praised Ellis Jones as an 'excellent firm'.

Ellis Jones' commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and banking and finance teams, family, contentious trusts and probate, wills, employment, business services, and property litigation departments were all ranked in the 2025 edition.

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Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones managing partner, said: "We are thrilled to be recognised once again in the Legal 500.

"It is a powerful, independent endorsement of our lawyers and services, largely compiled on the basis of feedback gained from thousands of testimonials and interviews.

"The guide is a hallmark of excellence for the legal profession and richly deserved recognition of the hard work and talent of all at Ellis Jones and their commitment to providing the very best service to our clients."

Dispute resolution received a Tier 1 rating, while 17 partners and solicitors were mentioned in their own right or as part of their team in the guide.

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The guide praised Ellis Jones' 'very strong team of commercial and property litigators' who are 'personable, efficient and excellent with clients'.

Lauren Day was named as jointly leading the team alongside 'heavyweight litigator and excellent strategist' William Fox Bregman.

Partner Paul Kanolik was commended as a 'pre-eminent lawyer in betting and gaming disputes in Dorset', while partner Victoria Riddleston was named for handling contentious trust and probate mandates.

Senior associate solicitor Conor Maher was listed as a key contact with an 'exceptional reputation for advocacy in the county courts'.

Associate solicitor Florence Newton was described as 'extremely diligent in her preparation of a case and punches above her weight'.

The Legal 500 is published annually in more than 90 countries, it is referred to by commercial and private clients, corporate counsel, professional advisers, and other referrers of legal work.

Ellis Jones has offices across the south coast, including Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs, and Wimborne. It also has offices in London and Swanage.