Stuart Allen

Senior Partner

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As Senior Partner of Paris Smith LLP, I am responsible for the firm's brand, strategy and client experience, as well as inspiring our people to achieve their full potential and building relationships with key stakeholders. Having joined the firm as a paralegal in the late 1990s following a career in banking, I bring a strong commercial perspective to my role. For most of my career I have developed extensive experience acting for high street, specialist and private lenders in the property finance market, building lasting relationships over 20 years and helping to develop and lead a strong team in the sector.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 313615

  • Based in Winchester, Hampshire
  • Licensed for 23 years

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As Senior Partner of Paris Smith LLP, I am responsible for the firm's brand, strategy and client experience, as well as inspiring our people to achieve their full potential and building relationships with key stakeholders. Having joined the firm as a paralegal in the late 1990s following a career in banking, I bring a strong commercial perspective to my role. For most of my career I have developed extensive experience acting for high street, specialist and private lenders in the property finance market, building lasting relationships over 20 years and helping to develop and lead a strong team in the sector.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 313615

  • Based in Winchester, Hampshire
  • Licensed for 23 years

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  • Paris Smith LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until Present

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  • English

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

9 Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AT

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Neil & Sandra Bage

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Housing & Property

Exceptional service

Stuart is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and so easy to approach. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him. Stuart and his secretary, Pauline are both brilliant! We would recommend Paris Smith, they are a first class law firm.

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Thank you so much for leaving such a kind review for Stuart and Pauline. We shall of course share your comments with both of them.

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Hassan

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Commercial Property

What an incredible experience!

Thoroughness, speed, attention to detail, respect, care and so much more! At first I thought I struck gold with the solicitor I was working with, Isabelle. Extremely responsive, very very knowledgable and every question I raised (and I can be quite annoying with my questions!!) was handled with care and attention, communication? - wow - a master class on how it's down. Then I dealt with Bethan and Stuart when Isabelle went on Annual Leave, and to be honest I was a bit sad because Isabelle had been so incredible. Only to be handled with the same level of care, same level of communication, same level of time given to the case, same level of detailed understanding and explanations. The best way to describe the experience I had, was like it was being managed by someone who cared deeply about me and the outcome. Now through just words, but through actions, through the level of care and attention given to every communication, and the frequency of communication. Stuart, Isabelle, Bethan - honestly thank you, not only for the work, but also for how pleasant an experience it has been. I did strike gold and the experience seems to permeate throughout the firm.

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It’s wonderful to hear how well you were supported throughout your experience, Hassan. Your comments about Isabelle, Bethan, and Stuart truly reflect the team’s commitment to providing thoughtful, attentive, and consistent service. We’re pleased that their professionalism and care made such a positive impression.

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We needed legal advice quickly and found Stuart Allen at Paris Smith just stepped in briskly and sorted our problems. The secretaries were great, communication was excellent and the advice and calming manner it was dealt with was excellent. We have subsequently used Anthony Nixon for wills and LPA amongst other things as well as other members of the team. At no point have we been disappointed. When they couldn’t help they directed us elsewhere to receive the help we needed. I highly recommend Paris Smith for a reassuring and trustworthy experience.

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Dear Peter Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with Paris Smith and particular team members. I shall be sure to pass on your sentiments to those named. Kind regards. Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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