Independent solicitors for business and personal law
Ansons advises businesses and individuals across the Midlands, from offices in Lichfield, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield and Dudley. Meet the people who will handle your matter before you pick up the phone.
In short
Ansons (Ansons Solicitors Limited) is an independent law firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. It advises businesses on corporate and commercial work, commercial property, disputes and employment. It advises individuals on wills and probate, property, family and employment matters. Its offices are in Lichfield, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield and Dudley, and The Legal 500 UK 2026 ranks it tier 2 in three West Midlands practice areas.
- Firm
- Ansons Solicitors Limited, trading as Ansons and Ansons Solicitors
- Regulated by
- Solicitors Regulation Authority, licence 627635
- Company number
- 09425410, registered in England and Wales
- Registered office
- St Mary's Chambers, 5-7 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield WS13 6LQ
- Managing Directors
- Martin De Ridder and Richard Saum
- The Legal 500 UK 2026
- Tier 2 in three West Midlands practice areas
What we stand for
Independence
We are an independent firm, so we can make decisions on what is right for each client, act with integrity and give flexible, practical advice.
Expertise
Our solicitors work across personal and commercial law, combining detailed legal knowledge with a practical understanding of the problems clients bring to us.
Commitment
We stay with clients at every stage, with open communication and steady guidance, so you always know where your matter stands.
What we do
For businesses
All business services- Corporate and commercialBuying and selling businesses, shareholder agreements and company law
- Commercial propertyLeases, acquisitions, disposals, development and finance
- Dispute resolutionContract disputes, debt recovery and professional negligence
- Employment support for employersContracts, policies, TUPE, tribunals and redundancies
For you and your family
All services for individuals- Wills, trusts and probateWills, lasting power of attorney and estate administration
- Residential propertyBuying, selling, remortgaging and transfer of equity
- Family lawDivorce, financial settlements and arrangements for children
- Employment law for employeesSettlement agreements, grievances, discrimination and redundancy
Who leads the firm
Managing Director
Martin De Ridder
Managing Director, Joint Head of Commercial Property
Richard Saum
Director
Martin Jackson
Director, Joint Head of Corporate & Commercial, Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP)
Neil Jones
Director, Joint Head of Corporate and Commercial
Jamie Gill
Director, Joint Head of Commercial Property and Agricultural Law
Neil Faunch
Director
Jonathan Rowley
Director, Corporate and Commercial
Emma Rowley
Director, Head of Dispute Resolution and Employment
Jason Alcock
Director, Head of Residential Conveyancing
Elaine Durkin
Director, Head of Family Law
Joanne Vernon
Director, Head of Wills, Probate and Trusts
David Lane
Director, Dispute Resolution & Property Litigation
Ian Meadows
Director
Alex-Jayne Lowe
Director
David Alexander
Director
Deborah Beal
Director
Rebecca Head
Recognition
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The Legal 500 UK 2026: the firm
Ranked in the West Midlands for agriculture and estates (Tier 2), commercial property (Tier 2), corporate and commercial (Tier 2) and commercial litigation (Tier 3).
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The Legal 500 UK 2026: our people
Leading partners: Neil Jones and Paul Bennett (corporate). Leading associates: Emma Rowley (corporate) and Jason Alcock (employment). Next Generation Partners: Jon Rowley, Alex-Jayne Lowe and Neil Faunch (commercial property).
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Where to find us
- Solicitors in LichfieldSt Mary's Chambers, 5-7 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield WS13 6LQ01543 263 456Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Solicitors in CannockCommerce House, Ridings Park, Eastern Way, Cannock WS11 7FJ01543 466 660Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield316-318 Lichfield Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield B74 2UG0121 716 3716Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Solicitors in DudleyUnit 10, Castle Court 2, Castlegate Way, Dudley DY1 4RH0121 550 0010Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Beyond the legal work
Legally Sound
Our podcast: plain-English conversations about the law, hosted by Managing Director Martin De Ridder. New every month.
Watch and listenCommunity and charity
Our CSR committee supports local charities including St Giles Hospice, Acorns Children's Hospice and Staffordshire Blood Bikes, and we sponsor local rugby clubs.
Our community workDiversity statistics
Our published workforce data, collected in July 2025.
See the figuresWorking at Ansons
Current vacancies, and how to apply.
See vacancies
Regulation and transparency
Ansons and Ansons Solicitors are trading names of Ansons Solicitors Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (number 09425410). Registered office: St Mary's Chambers, 5-7 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6LQ.
Ansons Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a licensed body, licence number 627635. Check our entry on the SRA register.
Prices, service information and our complaints procedure are on our transparency page. The term director refers to a director of Ansons Solicitors Limited or an employee of equivalent standing and qualification.
About Ansons: common questions
What is Ansons?
Ansons is an independent firm of solicitors advising businesses and individuals across the Midlands. Ansons and Ansons Solicitors are trading names of Ansons Solicitors Limited.
Is Ansons regulated?
Yes. Ansons Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a licensed body, licence number 627635. You can check our entry on the SRA register.
Where are the Ansons offices?
We have offices in Lichfield, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield and Dudley. Each is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and each office page has directions and the people based there.
What does Ansons do for businesses?
Corporate and commercial work, commercial property, dispute resolution and employment support for employers. We also have sector teams for agriculture, AI and technology, education, healthcare, manufacturing, pharmacy, property development, and transport and logistics. See our business services.
What does Ansons do for individuals and families?
Wills, trusts and probate, buying and selling a home, family law and employment law for employees. See our services for individuals.
Who runs Ansons?
Martin De Ridder and Richard Saum are the Managing Directors. Neil Jones is the Head of Legal Practice registered with the SRA and our Compliance Officer for Legal Practice. Meet all our people.
Is Ansons ranked in The Legal 500?
Yes. In The Legal 500 UK 2026, Ansons is ranked in the West Midlands for agriculture and estates, commercial property, corporate and commercial, commercial litigation and employment. Seven of our lawyers are also named individually. See the rankings.
How do I get in touch?
Call the office nearest to you or send an enquiry and we will put you in touch with the right person.
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