Dutton Gregory Solicitors is a prominent law firm based in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, specializing in a comprehensive range of legal services for both individuals and businesses. Renowned for their energetic approach and first-class client service, the firm stands out as a nationally recognized practice, having won the Law Society’s Large Law Firm of the Year award in 2016 and being runners-up in the same category in 2017 and 2019.
The firm adopts a client-centered methodology, emphasizing clear communication, problem-solving, and efficiency without compromising on thoroughness. Their team of handpicked legal experts takes the time to understand each client’s unique needs and goals, providing jargon-free advice and ongoing support. They serve a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, startups, and established businesses across various sectors, with a strong focus on achieving favorable outcomes within reasonable timeframes.
Services Offered
- Residential Property Conveyancing (purchasing, selling, leasehold, freehold, remortgaging, equity release, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, shared ownership, lease extensions, staircasing, bridging finance)
- Family Law (divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitation agreements, child contact and residence, grandparent contact, Special Guardianship Orders, pre and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence injunctions, occupation orders, surrogacy, Parental Orders, change of name deeds, mediation, collaborative law)
- Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning (drafting Wills, estate administration, tax planning, Trust disputes, setting up Trusts, Court of Protection, Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Act claims, Proprietary Estoppel)
- Personal Injury Claims (accidents at work, accidents involving children, animal attacks, fatal accidents, road traffic accidents, slips and trips, stress at work, highway, public and private premises incidents)
- Medical Negligence Claims (surgical negligence, misdiagnosis, sepsis negligence, obstetrics and gynaecology claims, birth injuries, fatal medical negligence, hospital negligence, GP negligence, ophthalmic negligence, cosmetic surgery negligence)
- Immigration Law (partner and child immigration, adult dependants, permission to work, British citizenship, visitor and student visas, European residence rights, asylum and protection claims, appeals, administrative review)
- Employment Law for Employees (discrimination, contract disputes, unfair dismissal, redundancy, termination payments, restrictive covenants, disciplinary procedures, bullying, harassment, victimisation, pay disputes, working conditions, service agreements, employment contracts, consultancy arrangements, share options, settlement agreements)
- Commercial Property (portfolio management, property development, site acquisition, commercial leaseholds, sales, leasebacks, freehold land and building sales/acquisitions, planning, funding agreements, contractual complexities)
- Corporate and Commercial Law (partnerships, LLPs, mergers & acquisitions, contracts, terms & conditions, management buy-outs, buy-ins, joint ventures, shareholders’ agreements, business start-ups, company administration, business sales/purchases, restructuring, financing, security)
- Commercial Dispute Resolution (director and shareholder disputes, insolvency, debt recovery, insurance litigation, mediation, contract disputes, partnership disputes, professional negligence, arbitration)
- Employment Law for Employers (employment issues in mergers/sales/acquisitions, service agreements, employment contracts, consultancy arrangements, company policies, share options, shareholders and partnership agreements, employment tribunal claims, resisting unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, redundancy exercises, settlement agreements, taxation advice, product liability claims, restrictive covenants, disciplinary procedures, collective agreements)
- Landlord and Tenant Law (repossessions, rent repayment orders, housing disrepair claims, tenancy documentation, dilapidation claims, rental arrears, debt recovery, enforcement of judgments, service charge arrears recovery, lettings law training, legal telephone helpline support)
- Property and Land Dispute Resolution (adverse possession, boundary disputes, commercial lease renewals, commercial rent arrears, dilapidation claims, unlawful occupiers, development/sale/purchase disputes, neighbour disputes, nuisance claims, party wall disputes, professional negligence, property damage, rent and service charge disputes, restrictive covenants, Alternative Dispute Resolution, rights of way, rights of light, easement disputes, trespass and possession claims)
- Notary Public Services
- Child Protection & Adoption
The firm serves clients across Chandler’s Ford, Southampton, and the wider Hampshire area, with additional offices in Bournemouth, London, Winchester, Woking, Liverpool, and Poole. They provide services in English and maintain a strong reputation for accessibility, with a dedicated team available to support clients through various legal challenges.
