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Ipswich law firm shortlisted for two national probate awards
Ellisons has been shortlisted in two categories at the Probate Industry Awards 2026, recognising the Ipswich firm's work in estate administration and planning.
Ellisons Solicitors
At 260 years young, Ellisons is one of the region’s most established law firms. They remain independent, partner-led and rooted in our community.
Feature
Suffolk's aging population faces predatory marriage threat
As Suffolk's population grows older, local legal experts are warning families about a disturbing trend that could rob vulnerable relatives of their life savings through marriages designed purely for financial gain.
News
Ground rent cap announced for Ipswich leaseholders but savings may not arrive until 2028
Ipswich leaseholders paying ground rent above £250 a year will see their charges capped under new Government reforms announced last week, though local experts warn savings may not materialise until 2028.
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99-year-old Fox's Marina sold to Essex marine business
One of Ipswich's longest-established boatyards has changed hands after more than 40 years, with Fox's Marina & Boatyard sold to Essex-based Morgan Marine, but continuing to operate under the same name with the same team and prices.
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Ellisons expands commercial litigation team with new partner
Local law firm Ellisons has appointed Carla Jones as Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation as businesses across the region seek more advice on managing commercial disputes.
Opinion
Why Suffolk must keep faith in its own economy
The national verdict on Rachel Reeves' Budget has been damning. Analysts have warned of contracting investment, stealth taxes and a squeeze on living standards since the Chancellor's fiscal statement. But those forecasts mean nothing if Suffolk businesses talk themselves into paralysis.
Feature
Suffolk firms put big decisions on ice as Budget divides confidence
Five days after Rachel Reeves delivered her £26 billion tax-raising Budget, Suffolk businesses remain divided on whether the Chancellor has provided the certainty they need – with most major investment decisions deferred until 2026 as firms weigh painful clarity against missing reforms.
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'Super-rich will avoid it': Local finance experts warn honest families will bear Budget burden
Accountants, solicitors and financial advisers across Suffolk warn that the super-rich will avoid tomorrow's Budget tax burden, while families who have saved diligently will be penalised.
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Ipswich solicitors warn marriage automatically cancels wills
Couples planning to marry or who have recently tied the knot are being urged to update their wills, after figures revealed 62% of people in the East of England don't know that marriage automatically cancels existing wills.
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Ipswich law firm Ellisons appoints COO as equity partner
Ellisons has appointed Chief Operating Officer Lizzy Firmin to its equity partnership, five years after she joined the full-service local law firm.
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Ellisons appoints newly qualified solicitor to Ipswich team
Ellisons has announced the qualification of Simone Dowsing as a solicitor into its Wills, Trusts and Probate team, based in the firm's Ipswich office.
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Ellisons appoints new solicitor to injury team
Local law firm Ellisons has appointed newly qualified solicitor Jay Chambers to its Injury Services Team, where he will focus on personal injury and medical negligence claims.