Whitehead Monckton

With offices in Maidstone, Canterbury, Tenterden and Ramsgate, Whitehead Monckton is a Certified B CorporationTM offering a full range of legal services to business and individual clients.

One of the largest and most widely known and recommended law firms in the area, we are highly regarded for our expertise in our specialist areas and unrivalled client service. We are changing the way our clients see lawyers; working in partnership and raising the bar in client-service expectations.

B Corp certification reflects our belief that we have a meaningful role to play in shaping a fairer, more sustainable economy – meeting standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

We’ve been around since 1781, and many of our clients have been with us for decades. Our long-standing staff build relationships that help us deliver a seamless service, and our friendly, relaxed culture distinguishes us from more traditional firms. Our 2025 transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) strengthens staff engagement and ensures our firm’s ownership and interests remain based in the Kent community.

Our clients’ interests are at our heart, and we care about the impact of legal issues on your life, business or career. We take the time to understand not only your legal requirements, but the broader personal or business outcomes you want to achieve.

For individuals

Dedicated teams specialise in the full range of services for personal clients. From property transactions, wills, estate administration and tax planning to family, divorce and mediation, our friendly, approachable specialists are here to help.

For business

Our experienced commercial lawyers offer practical legal solutions tailored to companies of all sizes across Kent and beyond. From commercial transactions to employment, disputes and property law, we make it our business to understand your business, combining deep regional insight, London-quality client service and commercial focus.

Whether your legal needs are personal or professional, we’re here to listen, to explain, to advise and to act at every step of your legal journey.