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Suite B, Ninth Floor, Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ

01202162042

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Suite B, Ninth Floor, Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ

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5.0
Excellent
31 Reviews
95%+
Value for
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95%+
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95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Paris Smith Llp are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Paris Smith Llp
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Paris Smith Llp
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Paris Smith Llp

Description

Paris Smith provides the full range of legal services to businesses, organisations and individuals. Our purpose is to help our clients thrive, and to navigate the challenges and opportunities life throws.

Rankings by area of expertise

Child Law 2 / 5
Local 1 / 11
4.8
Excellent
613 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
15% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Paris Smith Llp are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Paris Smith Llp
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Paris Smith Llp
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Paris Smith Llp

Description

Paris Smith provides the full range of legal services to businesses, organisations and individuals. Our purpose is to help our clients thrive, and to navigate the challenges and opportunities life throws.

Rankings by area of expertise

Housing & Property 2 / 7
Family Law 2 / 7
Commercial Property 1 / 6
Immigration Law 1 / 8
Employment 1 / 7
Commercial and Business Law 2 / 2
Dispute Resolution 1 / 6
Litigation 1 / 3
Company & Commercial 1 / 7
Wills, Trusts & Probate 2 / 6
Professional Negligence 1 / 13
Contract Law 1 / 3
Child Law 2 / 5
Construction 1 / 3
Corporate Law 1 / 2
Company Law 1 / 9
Banking 1 / 4
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 2
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 3
Money & Tax 1 / 6
Personal Injury 4 / 17
Auction Law 1 / 2
Immigration 1 / 2
Consumer 1 / 7
Notary 1 / 5
Business Law 2 / 2
Agriculture 1 / 4
Debt and Tax Law 2 / 4
Asset Management 1 / 2
Planning Law 1 / 3
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 5
Land Law 2 / 4
Appeals Law 1 / 1
Charities 1 / 4
Clinical Negligence 2 / 5
Compliance Law 1 / 2
Education 1 / 2
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 3
Franchise Law 1 / 2
Licensing Law 1 / 11
National Insurance Law 1 / 2
Social Law 1 / 2
Brexit Law 1 / 1
Disability Law 1 / 3
Governance Law 1 / 2
Human rights 1 / 2
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 5
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 1
Court of Protection and Deputyship 2 / 5
Energy & Transport 1 / 1
Enforcement Law 1 / 3
Equality Law 1 / 3
Health and Safety Law 1 / 7
Infrastructure Law 1 / 1
International Enforcement of Judgments 1 / 2
Manufacturing Law 1 / 3
Occupational Health Law 1 / 3
Privacy Law 1 / 5
Regulations 1 / 7
Local 1 / 11
Housing & Property 96 / 4,769
Family Law 239 / 4,221
Commercial Property 64 / 3,667
Immigration Law 61 / 1,147
Employment 14 / 3,621
Commercial and Business Law 50 / 348
Dispute Resolution 17 / 1,801
Litigation 9 / 878
Company & Commercial 25 / 4,185
Wills, Trusts & Probate 269 / 3,761
Professional Negligence 48 / 1,297
Contract Law 100 / 1,427
Child Law 150 / 1,638
Construction 32 / 856
Corporate Law 79 / 842
Company Law 4 / 969
Banking 25 / 1,031
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 41 / 425
Intellectual Property Law 52 / 623
Money & Tax 69 / 1,952
Personal Injury 349 / 2,653
Auction Law 37 / 286
Immigration 100 / 2,281
Consumer 66 / 4,416
Notary 39 / 843
Business Law 59 / 459
Agriculture 74 / 819
Debt and Tax Law 72 / 785
Asset Management 31 / 392
Planning Law 56 / 585
IT & Intellectual Property 35 / 1,113
Land Law 114 / 1,321
Appeals Law 51 / 844
Charities 14 / 770
Clinical Negligence 218 / 1,246
Compliance Law 27 / 461
Education 19 / 424
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 54 / 894
Franchise Law 8 / 119
Licensing Law 38 / 500
National Insurance Law 46 / 423
Social Law 20 / 224
Brexit Law 12 / 146
Disability Law 57 / 602
Governance Law 20 / 273
Human rights 71 / 963
Welfare & Benefits 42 / 1,049
Bribery and Corruption Law 27 / 411
Court of Protection and Deputyship 87 / 575
Energy & Transport 10 / 511
Enforcement Law 51 / 574
Equality Law 80 / 1,097
Health and Safety Law 48 / 575
Infrastructure Law 14 / 188
International Enforcement of Judgments 15 / 152
Manufacturing Law 6 / 82
Occupational Health Law 47 / 428
Privacy Law 28 / 515
Regulations 38 / 2,413
National 101 / 11,165

Meet the team of Paris Smith Llp

Imogen Thomas

Imogen Thomas

Solicitor - Employment

5.0 11
Andrew Willshire

Andrew Willshire

Partner

5.0 8
Oliver Brady

Oliver Brady

Associate

5.0 5
Frank Prior

Frank Prior

Partner

5.0 4
Zoe Culverwell

Zoe Culverwell

Partner

5.0 4
Deborah Fenton

Deborah Fenton

Senior Associate Solicitor

4.5 2
Hatice Dommett

Hatice Dommett

Solicitor

5.0 1
Kerry Houston-Kypta

Kerry Houston-Kypta

Partner - Property

0.0 0
Kerry Bosher

Kerry Bosher

Solicitor

0.0 0

Contact details

01202162042
info@parissmith.co.uk
www.parissmith.co.uk

Suite B, Ninth Floor, Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EZ

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5.0 /5 31 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in residential and commercial property, conveyancing, employment law, probate, wills, trusts, corporate and commercial matters, charity and litigious work, with strong expertise in complex transactions and due diligence. Clients praise prompt, clear communication, responsiveness, reliability and efficiency. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, approachability, calmness under pressure, dedication and practical, reassuring guidance that reduces stress and keeps matters moving to positive outcomes.

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    Simply the best

    Bethan was thorough and great to work with. From my enquiry to being assigned a solicitor it didn’t take as long as I thought it would. I was extremely nervous and having to surrender control wasn’t easy but, Bethan worked extremely well with and hard for me respecting my wishes and ensuring I got my intended outcome, as well as something else I didn’t even think of. I’m highly grateful.

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    legal expert Bethan Jenkins Bethan Jenkins

    A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Bethan was able to support you with care, professionalism and determination throughout the process. We understand how difficult it can be to place your trust in someone during a stressful time, so it is especially pleasing to know that Bethan respected your wishes, worked hard on your behalf and helped you achieve the outcome you were hoping for. We are very grateful for your kind words and will ensure they are passed on to Bethan.

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    Responsive, bespoke service

    As a niche charity, we need specialist advice and often in a short time-frame. Paris Smith have been incredibly helpful and responsive to our needs. We would highly recommend.

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    legal expert Andrew Willshire Andrew Willshire
    legal expert Sarah Hayes Sarah Hayes
    legal expert Alicia Gardner Alicia Gardner

    A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Andrew, Sarah and Alicia. We're delighted that we were able to help you.

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    Calm, professional and a huge help

    Nicola helped us with a tricky situation and did a superb job of balancing a legal process with a series of direct conversations possible due to a strong understanding of our legal options. Positive, professional, always felt under control and inflappable. Would highly reu

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    legal expert Nicola Davies Nicola Davies

    A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

    We were delighted to see the lovely review you left for Nicola after the support she gave you recently. We will ensure that she and the team sees the feedback you have given. Thank you.

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    Amazing, Professional and Caring.

    Zoe is an amazing and very helpful person. Not only is she professional and efficient, she is also caring and understanding. Zoe helped me through a very difficult time by guiding me through the tough time aswel as getting the work done on time and efficiently to a high standard. I would definitely recommend Zoe as a solicitor to anyone and would use her again if need be.

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    legal expert Zoe Culverwell Zoe Culverwell

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    We're delighted to hear that Zoe was able to support you in a difficult time and thank you very much for leaving such a kind review.

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    Elisabeth Smith

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    Employment advice

    Adam was responsive and empathetic throughout my matter and was happy with the advice and results. Would recommend

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    legal expert Adam Wheal Adam Wheal

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    We're delighted that Adam was able to support you through what can often be a difficult time. We will ensure that Adam sees your kind feedback.

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    Sattar

    Awesome experience. Cliff Morris is such a professional solicitor. Would definitely recommend.

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    legal expert Cliff Morris Cliff Morris

    Paris Smith LLP

    Dear Sattar Thank you for taking the time to leave Cliff a lovely review. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to him. Kind regards. Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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    Adrian

    A very experienced company with professional staff who go the extra mile to help in times of need and support.

    A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

    Hi Adrian Thank you so much for taking the time to leave the office a great review. It really is very much appreciated. Kind regards. Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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    Sarkis

    Had another deal complete and Paris Smith were the active solicitors. Kirsty was fantastic. so helpful, communicative and really pushed to complete on time. this was a urgent, time sensitive matter and she got on board and delivered! Two for two now! would recommend to anyone who wants legal's to be delivered! Thank you

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    legal expert Kirsty Lowless Kirsty Lowless

    A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

    Hi Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review of the service you received from Kirsty. I shall be sure to pass on your sentiments to her. Kind regards. Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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    Nikki

    I had an urgent employment matter that I needed to take advice on and despite contacting Paris Smith late on a Tuesday afternoon, they were extremely helpful and managed to arrange an appointment for me the next working day. I had the pleasure of dealing with Adam Wheal over the next few days and it's fair to say his advice, expertise & knowledge in this area, together with his understanding and empathetic manner in response to my unexpected situation, were all second to none. I found Adam very easy to speak to and he always responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I am extremely grateful for all Adam's help and advice and am pleased to say the matter was amicably and successfully resolved within a very short timeframe. I would have no hesitation in recommending or using Adam / Paris Smith LLP in the future but hopefully for me it will be under different circumstances!

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    legal expert Adam Wheal Adam Wheal

    A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

    Hi Nikki Thank you so much for leaving such a glowing review for Adam. The team always strives to give a first class service and it's so rewarding for them when someone takes the time to leave them a review. I'm glad everything worked out well for you. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to Adam. Kind regards. Sandy (Website Manager)

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    Tim

    Tim

    I highly recommend Paris Smith!! They acted on my behalf during a difficult conveyancing and were quick to respond to emails and offered excellent and clear advice on the legal process and next steps. In stark contrast to the online solicitors of other individuals in the chain. I couldn't recommend them enough and will certainly be using their services in the future.

    A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

    Hi Tim Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review for Shaheen. We are so happy that we were able to help you through a difficult transaction. I will pass on your review to Shaheen. Kind regards. Sandy (Website Manager)

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    4.8 /5 613 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in residential and commercial property, conveyancing, employment law, probate, wills, trusts, corporate and commercial matters, charity and litigious work, with strong expertise in complex transactions and due diligence. Clients praise prompt, clear communication, responsiveness, reliability and efficiency. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, approachability, calmness under pressure, dedication and practical, reassuring guidance that reduces stress and keeps matters moving to positive outcomes.

      clear communication
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      professional service
      efficient handling
      knowledgeable advice
      approachable staff
      timely responses
      attention to detail
      compassionate support
      trusted expertise

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      Sale of building

      Excellent support with long complicated sale. Would recommend and use again.

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      Thank you for leaving a positive review for Tamsin and the team and we're delighted you would recommend our services to others.

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      Super fast and thorough!

      Grace met some very tight deadlines the amount of work she had done in background before calls was incredible.

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      legal expert Grace Dipper Grace Dipper

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      Thank you for your kind feedback on Grace and the support she was able to give you; which we will share with her.

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      Professional but friendly approach.

      I chose to work with Paris Smith having worked with them before on a different matter. I was not disappointed. All paperwork was sent by email and explained. If I didn't understand they were very patient and helpful and talked me through stages step by step. I would definitely recommend it gives you a great piece of mind knowing that they’re working with you to make sure that we reached a successful conclusion.

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      legal expert Emma Cole Emma Cole
      legal expert Fiona McCallum Fiona McCallum
      legal expert Marie Wisniewska Marie Wisniewska

      A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your kind feedback and for choosing to work with Paris Smith again. We are delighted to hear that you felt supported throughout the process and that our team was able to explain each stage clearly and patiently. Providing practical guidance, reassurance and peace of mind is central to the way we work, and it is particularly rewarding to know that this helped you reach a successful conclusion.

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      Simply the best

      Bethan was thorough and great to work with. From my enquiry to being assigned a solicitor it didn’t take as long as I thought it would. I was extremely nervous and having to surrender control wasn’t easy but, Bethan worked extremely well with and hard for me respecting my wishes and ensuring I got my intended outcome, as well as something else I didn’t even think of. I’m highly grateful.

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      legal expert Bethan Jenkins Bethan Jenkins

      A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Bethan was able to support you with care, professionalism and determination throughout the process. We understand how difficult it can be to place your trust in someone during a stressful time, so it is especially pleasing to know that Bethan respected your wishes, worked hard on your behalf and helped you achieve the outcome you were hoping for. We are very grateful for your kind words and will ensure they are passed on to Bethan.

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      Knowledgeable and with great customer service

      I have been working with Paris Smith for around 4 years and each member of their team has provided excellent support through their legal knowledge and understanding of how the law works in practice. Their customer service has also been excellent.

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      legal expert Huw Miles Huw Miles
      legal expert Danielle Taylor Danielle Taylor
      legal expert Jade Anderson Jade Anderson

      A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your kind feedback and for placing your trust in Paris Smith over the past four years. We are delighted to hear that our team has provided excellent support, combining legal knowledge with practical, commercially aware advice. We greatly value our relationship with you and are pleased that our customer service has met the high standards we strive to deliver.

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      Mikko

      Expensive conveyancing and very little communication and follow up. Everything was ok in the end but had to chase up on multiple occasions to maintain progress on the property sale. Would not recommend this firm as you pay a premium price for a basic level of service.

      Dear Mr Green We’re sorry to hear that you felt the need to leave this review. We value all feedback and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further. If you would like to get in touch with the solicitor who handled your case, they would be more than happy to speak with you directly. Kind regards Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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      Scott Redpath

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      Grace Dipper supported me with an employment matter recently. The service, advice and communication was exceptional and helped reduce all anxiety that I had about the matter. Thanks Grace!

      Hi Scott Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review on the service you received from Grace. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments. Kind regards Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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      Matthew Davies

      Matthew

      Would highly recommend Paris Smith LLP. Grace Dipper was excellent with her advice, knowldege and clarity of the process I got assistance with. Not only were her skills top-notch, but she was also very approachable, professional and friendly, she also went the extra mile.

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      legal expert Grace Dipper Grace Dipper

      from Paris Smith LLP

      Thank you for your excellent review, Matthew. We’re delighted to hear you were so satisfied with the service, and that Grace provided clear, knowledgeable and approachable support throughout. If you need any further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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      neil

      Same experience as S.E.S! They have been "administering" my late mother's estate for 6 years. She was 98, and her Will was written by them as a Trust, with themselves as Sole Trustees. So, on top of the £16K that they paid themselves for probate, they are into us for another £40K, as of 2025. It is a small cottage which has been the home for many years of the excellent lady who cared for my mother. She pays £5000 pa rent, not that we have ever seen it, and for administering it they have charged an average of £8000 pa over this period - a task we would have performed for nothing! We have no idea how much we currently owe, or why - they don't explain. 14 lawyers have been involved, most of whom we have never heard of. But they've told us clearly they're not going to step down as Trustees until we pay their bill, so they're threatening us as well. They even threatened to sell it, which would have put our tenant out onto the street in the middle of winter. Their behaviour may be legal; but it has been unpleasant - my mother intended it for the benefit of her grandchildren, one of whom has Downs Syndrome. No doubt, as with S.E.S, Paris Smith would also class these as mere "concerns"!

      from Paris Smith LLP

      Dear Neil, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are very sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the administration of your late mother’s estate and the associated costs. Your feedback regarding fees, rent, and overall estate management has been noted and will be reviewed internally, as transparency, fairness, and client satisfaction are very important to us. We welcome you to reach out directly to discuss this matter further and address any outstanding concerns.

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      A client

      Good advice well delivered and efficient service.

      A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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