A law firm is set to open a new office in Southampton.

Steele Raymond, which has been a leading commercial law firm in Bournemouth for more than 40 years, will open its new office in Ocean Village on April 1, 2025.

The firm, which currently has a 110-strong team of partners and people based in Bournemouth, has secured the top floor of the newly refurbished Arcadia House in Ocean Village.

The 1,256 sq ft office at Arcadia House will accommodate 12 desks, two meeting rooms, breakout areas, and a fully equipped kitchen.

The office has been designed with sustainability and employee wellbeing in mind, with almost everything from the kitchen crockery to the dustpan and brush being plant-based, sustainably manufactured, or made from recycled materials.

The latest technologies have also been integrated to support modern business needs, including a state-of-the-art Jabra PanaCast 50 video conferencing system and computer monitors certified by TÜV for four-star eye comfort.

Managing partner, Jenny Rogerson, said: "Southampton is an exciting business opportunity for us, as we continue to expand our client base across the south of England.

"Our teams of expert lawyers, although based in Bournemouth, are often working with clients much further afield than Dorset and we acknowledge the opportunity that having a Southampton office represents, to support our clients and the wider business community.

"Many of our team already live within the Southampton area and have spent decades building their contacts in the region, for us, it’s the next natural step."

Over the last five years, the full-service firm has almost doubled in size, increasing the partnership to 25 and developing niche, highly specialist teams within residential development, property litigation and estate planning and tax, alongside expanding its already well-regarded commercial and private client teams.

Jenny continued: "2025 is set to be an exciting year for the firm, with the opening of the Southampton office and continued growth of the team in Bournemouth.

"The sustained growth in recent years is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the firm’s partners and people in supporting their clients."