About Nantes Solicitors
Dorset's most trusted solicitors
Nantes Solicitors is a leading law firm in Dorset with a long history of legal expertise and excellent customer service.
Nantes have been in business since the 1800s, and our heritage has allowed us to gain extensive business and local knowledge that can benefit our clients.
We have offices in Bridport, Dorchester, Weymouth, and Portland and handle a wide range of legal matters. Each of our departments is led by a Director, who brings extensive experience and knowledge to your case.
We take pride in being forward-thinking and providing advice that is as simple as possible.
Our solicitors will listen to your goals, assist you in achieving them, and resolve any issues that may arise along the way.
Please call or email one of our offices to discuss your needs without obligation.
Proudly giving back to the community
We are very proud of our heritage. We believe it is critical to support the local economy and give back to the community.
Over the years, we have supported a number of local charities and events, including Dorchester Town Football Club, Weymouth Ladies Football Team, Bridport and Weymouth golf clubs, Melplash Show, Dorset County Show, various tournaments, charity fundraisers, school events, town events, and even theatre.
We use the services of other local businesses whenever possible in order to contribute to our community’s economy.
We employ over 50 people in the area and are committed to developing our workforce in order to provide rewarding long-term employment and future opportunities.
You can read more about our Charity and Corporate responsibility here.
Our History & Milestones
Nantes is Established in Bridport
Nantes proudly opened our doors to the public, in Bridport, in the late 1800s.
Nantes Opens in Weymouth
Nantes opened its office in Weymouth in 1995. The Weymouth office is currently situated at 69, The Esplanade.
Resolution Members
Cherise Luke-Bennett and Carolyn Harmer are Resolution members, working with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.
CQS Accreditation
We are accredited by CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) which is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.
Lexcel Accreditation
We are proud to be Lexcel accredited. Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for client care, compliance and practice management.
Nantes Opens in Portland
Nantes opened it’s first Portland office in 2017, and you can find us in Easton Square.
Dorchester Office Expands
Nantes Dorchester office expands, relocating to a larger space, marking a pivotal moment in their growth and commitment to enhanced operations.
Sponsorship & Corporate Responsibility
At Nantes we believe that we have a responsibility to give back to the local community. We do this by participating in and sponsoring local events as well as supporting organisations that benefit the community. If you are a local organisation seeking support or sponsorship, please email us with a proposal by contacting us here.
This year Nantes is proud to be working with many local organisations including:
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
In addition to supporting local organisations and good causes, at Nantes we are working towards reducing the impact that our business will have on the environment. We believe that this is a continuous process and we have committed to the following actions:
- minimise our impact on the environment and to strive to improve our environmental performance through the implementation of environmentally friendly policies and practices
- ensure that our website continues to be powered by 100% green energy
- encourage dialogue with local communities and groups for mutual benefit
- support charities and/or other worthwhile causes and encourage our employees to do so
- provide a safe, fulfilling and rewarding career for all our employees and create employment opportunities for those in our community
- review and evaluate what we do in order to improve our CSR performance
- ensure that it remains up to date, compliant and relevant to the needs of the Firm and its clients
- verify it is in effective operation across the practice,
Reviews & Testimonials
Our clients’ experiences reflect the quality of our legal services across all four of our offices – Bridport, Dorchester, Weymouth, and Portland. Explore their testimonials to see how we’ve supported individuals, families, and businesses across Dorset and beyond.
