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Ellisons

Updated June 2026.

About Ellisons

Company Overview
Ellisons is a top 200 UK law firm and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing firms. We’re proud to be independent, partner-led, rooted in our communities and trusted by our clients, whether it be business owners, individuals or families. Our clients and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our lawyers excel in their area of expertise; living and breathing the values of the business. We work closely with our communities, contributing and proactively supporting them to help the community prosper. We work as one team across all our geographical locations.
Company Size 269 UK-based Employees
(Large)
INDUSTRY Professional Services
CONNECT
Ellisons Head Office
Colchester, Essex
East England, United Kingdom

Employee Demographics

Tenure
  • <2 years - 24%
  • 2-5 years - 41%
  • 6-10 years - 18%
  • 11-15 years - 9%
  • 16-20 years - 2%
  • Over 20 years - 5%

Company Culture at Ellisons

The employee experience below at Ellisons, compared to a typical company.

88% of employees at Ellisons say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
Ellisons
88%
Typical Company
54%
*Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

96%

This is a physically safe place to work.

96%

I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.

96%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

96%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

95%

When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

Working at Ellisons

Ellisons supports Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club as a Platinum Sponsor
Ellisons team in Ipswich
Ellisons trio promoted to the Partnership
Ellisons joins Brighten The Corners as a Premium Partner
Our Ellisons team getting together for a local sports day. Ellisons in the community
The opening of our new Chelmsford office - showcasing our growth and service offering
An office worked together to collect food for our local foodbank, at Christmas! Giving back to our community
Colleagues came together creating wreaths outside of work #teamwork
We hold many events to raise money for local charities. This was a Quingo night, for the community with local businesses
Proud to have raised so much money for two local organisations that mean so much to the firm
Ed Sheeran concert opposite our office. The office got together to enjoy the music & spend time together outside of work

Getting the list of awards....

Best Workplaces Lists

Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Ellisons on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

Interested in a career at Ellisons, or just want to know more?

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