Biscoes Legal Services Limited

We cannot recommend Colette Donovan highly enough. From the very first time we contacted her, she provided exceptional advice, guidance and support throughout what was an incredibly complex, emotional and uncertain set of care proceedings involving our grandchildren. She was always approachable and responsive, and no question ever felt too small. We never felt rushed and always knew she would take the time to explain our options and ensure we understood the implications of every decision. Her knowledge and expertise were outstanding, but what really set her apart was the genuine care and commitment she showed throughout. She was always generous with her time, explained every stage of the process clearly, and gave us the confidence to make informed decisions at some very difficult moments. We always felt that our views were listened to, understood and represented. Her professionalism, attention to detail and calm reassurance were invaluable, and it was clear she was fully committed to achieving the best possible outcome for the children. She consistently went above and beyond what we could reasonably have expected. The proceedings have now concluded successfully, with both of our grandchildren remaining together in our care. We will always be grateful for the advice, encouragement and unwavering support she gave us throughout one of the most challenging periods of our lives. If you are looking for someone who combines exceptional legal expertise with genuine compassion and commitment, we would not hesitate to recommend her.

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Colette Donovan

David has been outstanding throughout our sale and purchase. He has been professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough, while always keeping us updated and explaining everything clearly. His communication has been excellent, and he has worked hard to keep things moving despite the challenges of a property chain. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend David to anyone looking for an exceptional conveyancer. Thank you for all your hard work!

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David Clarke

cannot thank Stephanie Wells enough for the exceptional support, professionalism, and dedication she has shown over the past three and a half years. She represented me through five court hearings relating to my child arrangements case, and throughout that time we truly worked as a team. Stephanie took the time to understand me and became completely familiar with every aspect of my case. She always listened to my concerns, valued my views, and worked alongside me to make informed decisions. I never felt like I was facing the process alone—we were a team every step of the way. Her knowledge, preparation, and attention to detail gave me confidence throughout what was an incredibly challenging and emotional journey. Communication was always excellent. Stephanie kept me fully informed, explained everything clearly, and was always honest, approachable, and reassuring. Stephanie is more than just a solicitor—she is the anchor you need during life's hardest times. Her compassion, patience, and unwavering support gave me strength when I needed it most. She genuinely cared about me and my daughter, and I will always be grateful for everything she did to help us. Biscoes is incredibly fortunate to have Stephanie on their team. She is an exceptional solicitor who combines outstanding legal expertise with genuine kindness and empathy. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a family solicitor. I would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to Caitlan and Rebecca, Stephanie's secretaries. You were always kind, professional, and supportive, and nothing ever seemed too much trouble. Your communication, reassurance, and friendly manner made such a difference throughout this journey. Together, you make an amazing team, and I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for me and my daughter over the last three and a half years. Your dedication, compassion, and unwavering support have meant more to us than words can ever express. We will never forget everything you have done for our family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Steph Wells

EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE IN PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS & CLIENT CARE: PURCHASE OF FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: Biscoes Solicitors delivered an outstanding service throughout my property purchase. As a first‑time buyer, their guidance was patient, clear, and far beyond my expectations. Working with them felt like a dream come true in Portsmouth, Hampshire. A special thank you to David Clarke, Emma Bailey, Summer Jones, and Paula Byan - an exceptional, friendly, approachable& coordinated team. If you are a first‑time buyer, especially where a property chain is involved, avoid the mistake of using the internal solicitors/conveyancers recommended by estate agents. You need a firm like Biscoes: calm in uncertainty, steady in pressure, and highly skilled at navigating complex chains. Their fees were moderate, reasonable, and fair, especially compared with many firms I reviewed and contacted across Hampshire and West Sussex. They saved me money, were recognized by major lenders like Barclays, and demonstrated deep knowledge of UK property and tenancy law. Customer service was top‑notch. Their communication especially from Emma Bailey and David Clarke was refined, timely, and reassuring. They kept us updated at every stage, responded promptly, and explained everything in simple terms. Their terms and conditions were transparent, with no hidden costs. I also visited their office and met the team led by David Clarke, who was professional, courteous, humble and exceptionally skilled and he made us to feel at home, not forgetting how great, friendly and professional that the Receptionist was. David's negotiation ability and emotional intelligence helped us navigate survey issues and tense moments in the transaction. Biscoes handled the complexities of our property chain with remarkable calm. When our tenancy expired before the sellers completed their onward purchase, they advised us wisely and prevented the situation from escalating. Their services were easy to access online, and their friendliness in person made the experience even better. David Clarke’s expertise inspired great confidence- he is a true asset to the property transactions/conveyancing department. After completion, when a post‑purchase issue arose, Paula Byan guided us with clarity and helped resolve the matter amicably, preventing unnecessary legal escalation. In my opinion, every first‑time buyer should hire Biscoes Solicitors. They are simply the best. David Clarke was our hidden hero. — Daniel Oti & Victory Oti

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Paula Bryan

Georgina has been incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. She is easily contactable and instantly puts you at ease (which was important for me). Very competent and gets things moving which is what everyone hopes for. You came highly recommended and you did not disappoint. Thank you!

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Georgina Pickering

Excellent service i will definitely use again. Thay done everything thay said thay were going to do and keep me up to date. Nothing was to much trouble. Thanks to all the staff that helped

We used biscoes to help buy our first home and the service was amazing. We had a few complications near the end of the completion date and they stayed on top of the issue, Their consistent communication gave us peace of mind, and we never had any doubt throughout the process we can not thank Sam and Karen enough!

Having to deal with Biscoes solicitors (Stephanie Bellchambers) I have found them to be most unhelpful when asking for clarification and unprofessional.

Great service by George and Hannah during our purchase of leasehold apartment in Southsea. Great communication, everything performed swiftly and transparently. Fully recommended. Thank you!

I have used this firm recently for an immigration matter. They were professional, knowledgeable and reassuring thought. They dealt with our urgent case quickly and got us a great outcome. I would definitely reccomend.

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