The Solicitors Regulation Authority has closed down the practice of Ross Coates Solicitors, Unit 5 – 7, Alpha Business Park, Whitehouse Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LT, England and 139 Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2NP. This happened on 28 April 2026. Lester Aldridge is helping the SRA with the closure.

What happens now?

Ross Coates Solicitors can no longer act for its clients. If you were a client, you would need to find a new solicitor. You can find a list of solicitors in England and Wales on the Law Society’s website.

What has happened to my file?

The files that were held at the offices of Ross Coates Solicitors have been removed and are held by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. To find out how to recover your file, please see our Interventions page.

What has happened to the money Ross Coates Solicitors was holding for me?

The bank accounts of Ross Coates Solicitors have been frozen, and all monies which were held in those accounts have been transferred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority and are being held on behalf of clients. If you think the firm should have been holding money on your behalf, please see our SRA Interventions page.

How can I get more information?

You can contact our Interventions Team at 01202 786341 or by email at interventions@LA-Law.com. You can also find out more about this intervention on the SRA’s website: Ross Coates Solicitors – SRA Register. Chris Evans is the appointed agent.