Biscoes Legal Services Limited

4.5 | 170 Reviews 170 Reviews | Family Law

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1,558 Total Company Reviews

Lake House, Ground Floor, 2 Port Way, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TY

023 9266 0261

Accepting new clients

Regulated by:

The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Regulator ID: 621201

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Communication 4.5/5

Initial Impressions 4.7/5

Approachability 4.5/5

Documentation Accuracy 4.5/5

Legal Knowledge 4.7/5

Value for money 4.4/5

Accreditations

Children Law

Solicitors who have our Children Law Accreditation are specialists in dealing with legal issues related to children, such as:

adoption
child protection
arrangements for children following family breakdown

Family Mediation

When a relationship ends, family mediation can help you resolve things without going to court. This can avoid disputes and save you time and money.

Our accredited family mediation experts can help you work out issues such as divorce, parenting arrangements, and finances. They’re trained to help you in talking together to agree on a solution that works for you both.

Mental Health

Our Mental Health Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm has the expertise and training to handle legal issues related to mental health. It means the firm understands the laws and challenges around mental health and is qualified to help clients who may be affected by mental health conditions.

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
separation
divorce
arrangements for children
adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

The Law Society

Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors and a place where you can connect, grow and thrive. We're here to support you at every stage of your career, from qualification through to retirement, and to advocate on the issues solicitors have told us matter most.

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm is highly skilled and trustworthy when it comes to handling property transactions, such as buying or selling homes.

Description

Biscoes, your local lawyers, are located in offices close to you. Emergency and home appointments are available. We are here to help you with all your legal requirements and offer a comprehensive range of legal services. We pride ourselves in providing a professional approach in a friendly environment.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 5

National 292 / 11,243

Meet the team of Biscoes Legal Services Limited

5.0

Jade Parrett-Harris

Solicitor

5.0

Olivia Green

Chartered Legal Executive

4.6

Contact details

023 9266 0261

info@biscoes-law.co.uk

https://www.biscoes-law.co.uk

Opening hours

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)

Lake House, Ground Floor, 2 Port Way, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TY

Clients say

The firm is highly regarded for private client, family, immigration and conveyancing work, including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, probate, divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse matters, property sales and purchases, and business agreements. Clients value its strong legal knowledge, clear guidance, and ability to handle complex or time-sensitive cases with confidence. Soft skills repeatedly praised include professionalism, efficiency, empathy, patience, responsiveness, and reassuring communication. The team is described as approachable, thorough, calm under pressure, and genuinely committed to achieving positive outcomes.

Very efficient

Clear communication

Professional service

Helpful advice

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your professionalism and assistance with a very difficult & stressful legal matter recently. You always gave sage advice and kept me focused on what was required to resolve the matter. A big thank you and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and the company to anyone that is faced with the minefield of court proceedings.

Solicitors tagged in
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Liam Mennell

from Biscoes Legal Services Limited

23/07/2026

Thank you for leaving us a review. Liam and Caitlin pride themselves on offering calm, practical guidance during complex disputes, and they will be pleased to know their support brought clarity to your situation. We wish you all the very best moving forward.

anonymous

8 Jul 2026

Professional Excellence with Genuine Compassion

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

from Biscoes Legal Services Limited

09/07/2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story and this deeply moving review. Care proceedings involving grandchildren are incredibly emotional, complex, and filled with uncertainty, and we are so glad that you had Colette by your side to carry that weight with you. We are absolutely overjoyed to hear that the proceedings have concluded successfully and that both of your grandchildren are staying together in your care. We wish you and your grandchildren a wonderful, peaceful future together.

Lia Deyal

17 Jun 2026

Family Law

Excellent Service

Í would like to thank Olivia Green at Biscoes for her help in getting me legal aid from the LAA and in providing me with both an excellent solicitor and an excellent barrister for the court cases for my successful Non Molestation Order. Thanks again

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Tom Corke

Olivia Green

from Biscoes Legal Services Limited

23/06/2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Lia. We know how stressful these situations can be, and we are incredibly proud of Olivia for providing the guidance and support you needed. Getting the right legal aid and court representation makes all the difference, and we are so glad we could help secure a successful outcome for you. We wish you all the very best moving forward, and thank you for trusting Biscoes Legal Services.

Lily

10 Feb 2024

Lily

The KJ Cox team assisted me with a family matter, throughout the hole process they were very compassionate and understanding. They listened to everything I had to say and also put my worries at ease, they really made sure you knew every detail. I can't recommend the KJ cox team enough thank you so much!

Rebekah

15 Sept 2023

Family Law

Rebekah

Chris King is an excellent solicitor who even answered my questions and/ or concerns at the weekends. I would definitely recommend Biscoes.

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Christopher King

Biscoes Legal Services Limited

18/09/2023

Hi Rebekah. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation for Chris King and Biscoes. We greatly appreciate your feedback. If you or anyone you know ever needs legal assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you or your referrals again.

Nev

5 Apr 2022

Nev

Kellie-Jayne / KJ Cox Solicitors have assisted me with multiple topics over the years, both personally and professionally. Examples include divorce, will and commercial contract drafting. I would thoroughly recommend Kellie-Jayne and her team. I have found them all to be friendly and very professional. I have recommended KJ Cox to friends and family, all of whom have shared the same experience. Speaking personally, KJ Cox Solicitors made a difficult time of my life far easier to handle, with excellent advice and support. Truly an excellent team!

Clients say

Very efficient

Clear communication

Professional service

Helpful advice

Kept updated

Friendly manner

Prompt responses

Supportive throughout

Knowledgeable guidance

Reassuring approach

Anonymous

8 Sept 2026

Made a difficult process much easier

Olivia has been really supportive throughout what has been a difficult and stressful process. She has always been approachable, responsive and clear when explaining things, which has made everything feel much more manageable. I’ve really appreciated her advice and support throughout my case and would happily recommend her.

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Olivia Green

anonymous

4 Sept 2026

Consumer

Dispute resolution

I found Biscoes approach to be refreshing as having contacted a number of practices and been given fee proposals to review the case before a meeting Biscoes offered to review the case then meet for what I thought was a reasonable sum. During my initial meeting with Naomi I was given a pragmatic appraisal of my case which assisted in planning an approach. The matter was finally concluded with a very difficult client without resorting to issuing proceedings and during that time I found Naomi to be extremely helpful, inventive and above all else felt that she was fully engaged and mastered a full understanding of the dispute

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Naomi Taylor

from Biscoes Legal Services Limited

08/09/2026

We are pleased to hear that Naomi provided such practical and thoughtful guidance throughout your dispute. It is particularly encouraging to know that her expertise and commitment helped achieve a successful resolution without the need for court proceedings. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Alastair Kennaugh

1 Sept 2026

Family Law

LPAs and Will writing

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Alice Worrall

from Biscoes Legal Services Limited

03/09/2026

Alastair, we are delighted to hear that Alice provided such a positive experience and guided you through the process with care. Thank you for your kind feedback.

anonymous

30 Aug 2026

Inheritance Law

Wills & LPA's

Our solicitor, Alice Worrall, at Biscoes Solicitors, has been incredibly helpful in executing the preparation of our Wills & LPA documentation, ensuring that this is not only legally correct, but that it also covers every eventuality in respect of our family needs into the future. Accordingly, we would unhesitatingly recommend Alice for carrying out this very important work, confident in the knowledge that she has all the necessary skills and the determination to ensure that the documentation is precisely in order, this being absolutely essential for the protection of the family concerned. Your sincerely, Mike & Maggie Creamer.

Solicitors tagged in
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Alice Worrall

from Biscoes Legal Services Limited

02/09/2026

We’re delighted to hear that Alice provided such thorough and professional support with your Wills and LPAs. It’s wonderful to know you felt confident that everything was carefully prepared to meet your family’s needs. Thank you, Mike and Maggie, for your kind recommendation.

Luke

28 Aug 2026

Above and beyond from start to finish

I honestly cannot thank Taya enough for everything she did for me From the very beginning she took the time to listen and understand what was important to me and I always felt like she genuinely cared about getting the best outcome possible Taya went above and beyond throughout the whole process. She was always there when I needed advice or reassurance and took the time to explain things when I was worried or unsure. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble and I never felt like I was just another client What was a really stressful and uncertain time was made so much easier knowing I had Taya supporting me and fighting my corner I am incredibly grateful for everything she did and for the outcome we achieved. I genuinely could not have asked for a better solicitor and would recommend her without hesitation

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Taya Bygraves

from Biscoes Legal Services Limited

02/09/2026

Luke, it is wonderful to hear how much Taya’s dedication and support meant to you throughout such a challenging time. Her attentive approach, clear guidance and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome clearly made a real difference. We are very pleased to know she gave you confidence and reassurance throughout, and we sincerely appreciate your wholehearted recommendation.

Glenn

10 Oct 2024

Glenn

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

Biscoes Legal Services Limited

11/10/2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Glenn. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and appreciate your recognition of our team’s efforts. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Ian

11 Sept 2024

Ian

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!

Biscoes Legal Services Limited

13/09/2024

Dear Ian, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Sam and Karen provided you with exceptional service and kept you informed throughout your home purchase. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the opportunity to assist you. Best regards, Biscoes Legal Services Limited

Jeanette

12 Jul 2024

Jeanette

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

A representative from Biscoes Legal Services Limited responded to this review

12/07/2024

Dear Jeanette, Thank you for your feedback. We would like the opportunity to investigate further and resolve any issues promptly. Please contact us at info@biscoes-law.co.uk. Best regards, Biscoes Solicitors

Martin

18 Apr 2024

Martin

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!

A representative from Biscoes Legal Services Limited responded to this review

18/04/2024

Thanks so much for your review Martin, we love getting feedback about our Residential Property services and take pride in our customer service. Please get in touch if there is anything else we can do to make your day.

Nikieta

4 Apr 2024

Immigration

Nikieta

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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Kashif Kamran

A representative from Biscoes Legal Services Limited responded to this review

05/04/2024

Thanks so much for your review Nikieta, we love getting feedback about our Immigration law services and take pride in our customer service. Please get in touch if there is anything else we can do to make your day.

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Meet the team of Biscoes Legal Services Limited

Team members

Sarah Hart

Taya Bygraves

Steph Wells

Cheryl Utting

Stuart Seagrove

Stephanie Bellchambers

Adam Manning

Gail Strange

Sam French

Ella Welch

Yasmin Peel

Anthony Bailey

Cathryn Patel

Colette Donovan

David Clarke

George Fielding

Hannah Bulpitt

India Jefferson-Grant

Jeffrey Goulbourne

Katie Hall

Laura Russell

Liyen Clutton

Marissa Purnell

Michael French

Michelle Hurst

Paula Bryan

Richard Barnett

Tasha Bibby

Tom Corke

Laura Wells

Alice Worrall

Sultana Ali

Naomi Taylor

Jade Parrett-Harris

Olivia Green

Sarah Hart

Conveyancing Solicitor

Taya Bygraves

Trainee Solicitor

Steph Wells

Paralegal

Cheryl Utting

Senior Associate Chartered Legal Executive

Stuart Seagrove

Solicitor

Stephanie Bellchambers

Head of Family Law Department

Adam Manning

Associate Solicitor

Gail Strange

Solicitor

Sam French

Conveyancing Executive

Ella Welch

Trainee Solicitor

Yasmin Peel

Solicitor

Anthony Bailey

Trainee Legal Executive

Cathryn Patel

Solicitor

Colette Donovan

Chartered Legal Executive

David Clarke

licensed conveyancer

George Fielding

Conveyancer

Hannah Bulpitt