Gareth Bishop

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Gareth Bishop is part of our Family Law team and an Associate Director based within the Poundbury office. He has worked at Battens for 14 years and is a member of the Law Society Children Law Scheme. He specialises in cases when acting for children either through their CAFCASS Guardian or where they are able to instruct a solicitor directly, often dealing with the most serious allegations of physical harm and sexual abuse. Gareth qualified as a solicitor in September 2012 following completion of his training contract at Battens. Gareth dedicates all of his time to Family Law, specialising in cases involving children. He was promoted to Associate Director in February 2025. Gareth is regularly instructed to act in relation to Emergency Protection Orders, Care / Supervision Orders, Placement Orders and Adoption Orders. Over the past 10 years he has built a solid reputation as being a leading solicitor in the Dorset area acting for CAFCASS on behalf of children in cases dealing with the most serious allegations of significant physical harm (non-accidental injury) and sexual abuse.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 430352

  • Based in Dorchester, Dorset
  • Licensed for 13 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Gareth Bishop is part of our Family Law team and an Associate Director based within the Poundbury office. He has worked at Battens for 14 years and is a member of the Law Society Children Law Scheme. He specialises in cases when acting for children either through their CAFCASS Guardian or where they are able to instruct a solicitor directly, often dealing with the most serious allegations of physical harm and sexual abuse. Gareth qualified as a solicitor in September 2012 following completion of his training contract at Battens. Gareth dedicates all of his time to Family Law, specialising in cases involving children. He was promoted to Associate Director in February 2025. Gareth is regularly instructed to act in relation to Emergency Protection Orders, Care / Supervision Orders, Placement Orders and Adoption Orders. Over the past 10 years he has built a solid reputation as being a leading solicitor in the Dorset area acting for CAFCASS on behalf of children in cases dealing with the most serious allegations of significant physical harm (non-accidental injury) and sexual abuse.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 430352

  • Based in Dorchester, Dorset
  • Licensed for 13 years

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Communication 4.7/5
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Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 5.0/5
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  • Battens Solicitors Limited

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Ansbury House, Poundbury, Annex Pendruffle Lane, Poundbury, DT1 3WJ

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Always professional and responsive. Good communication throughout. Very approachable and helpful.

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about Georgina and Gareth. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Excellent

Gareth was so so lovely to work with and couldn't recommend him enough , made my whole ordeal alot easier to cope with and just such a lovely gentleman. Thankyou so much

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about Gareth from our Family team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Goodfellas to.work with. Very nice people 👍🏾

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about Gareth. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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