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1 London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AE

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Paris Smith LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.7
Excellent
92%
Value for
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Value for money: 92%
91%
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 91%
91%
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 91%
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.6/5

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Paris Smith LLP are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Paris Smith LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Paris Smith LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme 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

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Paris Smith LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
14% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%
14% 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
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Paris Smith LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme 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

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Paris Smith LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 86 / 4,693
Employment 12 / 3,550
Wills, Trusts & Probate 126 / 3,713
Commercial Property 20 / 3,582
Company & Commercial 14 / 4,053
Dispute Resolution 13 / 1,793
Corporate Law 8 / 842
Family Law 246 / 4,157
Contract Law 142 / 1,413
Litigation 17 / 911
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 10 / 431
Commercial and Business Law 86 / 371
Immigration 111 / 2,255
Company Law 2 / 960
Banking 24 / 1,011
Money & Tax 62 / 1,908
Charities 11 / 756
Immigration Law 90 / 1,171
Notary 26 / 859
Consumer 72 / 4,309
Land Law 140 / 1,319
Planning Law 71 / 577
Asset Management 37 / 392
Auction Law 54 / 291
Business Law 84 / 484
Compliance Law 33 / 445
Court of Protection and Deputyship 128 / 583
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 68 / 872
Disability Law 50 / 600
IT & Intellectual Property 36 / 1,086
Personal Injury 134 / 2,597
Professional Negligence 31 / 1,281
Regulations 38 / 2,338
Agriculture 66 / 815
Appeals Law 64 / 849
Brexit Law 15 / 146
Bribery and Corruption Law 45 / 409
Child Law 246 / 1,643
Clinical Negligence 257 / 1,221
Construction 24 / 847
Debt and Tax Law 84 / 775
Education 16 / 418
Energy & Transport 12 / 501
Enforcement Law 49 / 565
Equality Law 100 / 1,075
Franchise Law 6 / 120
Governance Law 25 / 268
Health and Safety Law 92 / 571
Human rights 89 / 951
Infrastructure Law 19 / 184
Intellectual Property Law 56 / 613
International Enforcement of Judgments 14 / 150
Licensing Law 46 / 496
Manufacturing Law 10 / 83
National Insurance Law 62 / 415
Occupational Health Law 58 / 422
Privacy Law 39 / 507
Social Law 22 / 223
Welfare & Benefits 24 / 1,034
National 87 / 11,165

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Charlotte Brown

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Employment

Redundancy settlement contract support

Grace was so great with me, took the time to explain to me l, line by line, my settlement agreement and supported me through the process, with professionalism and kindness. Highly recommend Grace and the entire Paris Smith team.

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Chris Westwood

Employment

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I received an excellent efficient service and was made to feel very comfortable and able to clarify anything I needed to. Queries were answered very quickly and the whole experience was very friendly

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Contact & Locations - Paris Smith LLP

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)

1 London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AE

Reviews

4.7 /5 32 Reviews
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What clients say about Paris Smith LLP

The firm is praised for expertise across commercial and residential property, conveyancing, business sales and purchases, employment matters, settlement agreements, probate, wills and powers of attorney, and contentious disputes. Clients value its clear, practical advice, strong legal knowledge, efficiency and ability to handle complex or time-sensitive matters successfully. Soft skills frequently highlighted include professionalism, responsiveness, approachability, patience, compassion, empathy and excellent communication. Reviews also commend the team’s attention to detail, reliability, proactive support and reassuring manner, which help make stressful processes feel smooth and manageable.

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Carrington West Limited

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Dispute Resolution

Always ready, willing and able to assist.

We've had call to use Chris and Christina for a number of issues and they have always been helpful, professional and, where necessary, give an honest assessment if the juice is not worth the squeeze.

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Thank you for leaving a review for Chris and Christina. We're delighted to have been able to assist you with the matters you refer to.

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Richard Gore

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Dispute Resolution

Action against previous solicitor

This was a complex and delicate matter that required a great deal of untangling in order to resolve it. This is included a detailed analysis of profits and loss on a Trust investment account that had to be agreed with the insurer's solicitor. After al engthy pursuit settlement was finally reached whick is best in the circumstances. I write on behalf as Trustee of the Trust and on behalf of my fellow Trustee.

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We are pleased that our team was able to support the trustees in resolving this complex and sensitive matter. We appreciate the careful analysis and sustained work required to reach an agreed settlement, and we are glad that a satisfactory outcome was achieved in the circumstances.

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Anonymous

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Dispute Resolution

Her service was good , but expensive

Very punctual with returning calls and emails. But in my opinion some of her letters were not written with concise , some of emails were unnecessary too long .

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased that you valued our prompt responses to your calls and emails. We also appreciate your constructive comments about the length and clarity of some of our written communications. We are always looking for ways to improve our service and will take your observations on board as we continue to focus on providing clear, concise and effective advice.

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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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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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Anonymous

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Dispute Resolution

A good resolution

Very impressed with Jacky and her team, who helped me recover some of the debt owed to me by a rogue trader. I appreciated her understanding and patience with such a long and often frustrating process.

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Thank you for leaving such a positive review for Jacky and the team.

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Thomas

Thomas

Neil one of the solicitors at this firm is a man with no integrity and he enjoy power and will find ways to legally get extra money. I instructed him for an intro call and the price was agreed. I specifically told him I wanted no further work done after the call and that I did not want him to write up notes. He then went on to write up notes and charge me another £500 for that which I had told him not to do both verbally and in writing. Yet he took me to court for these as he has no integrity. Firstly he charged me for work we had not agreed and that is had told him not to do. Secondly he then added zero value and his notes was him charging me £500 to write up facts I had given him that I already knew. My experience with him is that he lack any integrity, is arrogant and rude and is on a power trip. He shown no care about me as a customer. been rude and was only looking to charge me as much as possible. STAY AWAY FROM THIS FIRM AND NEIL if you want a good solicitor I can recommend other first as the firm that supported me afterwards where so kind and fair.

A representative from Paris Smith LLP responded to this review

A review of this nature is always hard to read but in this particular case could have been anticipated. As we both know the outcome of the court proceedings that you refer to there is nothing I can usefully add. It speaks for itself. This firm has maintained an excellent reputation for 205 years and that would not have been possible if, as you say, its members lack integrity. We have the pleasure of working with wonderful clients; most of whom are extremely loyal and who are delighted with the service we provide. That is not to say that a firm of our size and presence does not make mistakes, but they are thankfully rare and we always do what we can to resolve them and to make sure we learn from themselves. Here no mistakes were made, and I cannot accept your criticism. Head of Family Team

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Daljit

Daljit

Outstanding service provided by Tabytha Cunningham and her colleague Charlotte Farrell. I would highly recommend Tabytha as she provided exceptional and first class legal advice on an elongated dispute with my previous employer. Tabytha is very professional and her attention to detail is astounding. Tabytha is honest, hardworking, trusted and a brilliant individual working for a well sought after legal company - she is a real credit to Paris Smith LLP. Tabytha kept me in the loop and did exactly as she said she would and I was never let down. After two years I was happy with the outcome thanks to Tabytha's tenacity and her extreme passion in her role. Highly recommended.

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Hi Daljit Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review for Tabytha and Charlotte. I'm so pleased they managed to resolve this issue for you. Hopefully you can start 2023 on a bright positive note. I will pass on your kind words to the ladies. Kind regards Sandy (website manager)

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Thomas Westenholz

Thomas

I had an initial call with this firm and then told them I did not want to instruct them and did not want them to undertake any further work. They then continued to send me invoices for hours of work that had never been done. When I let them know nothing had been done and I have had no further calls with the solicitor and showed them the emails where I told them I would not instructed them and no further work should be done they ignored this. I never got the letters from the court but just received a letter saying a judgement of around £1,500 had been made for an initial hour consultancy call. I will obviously get this order set aside this company is a complete scam and in the initial hour they did nothing but ask me for details that I could have completed online or put on a form, such as how many kids I have how old they are and bla bla bla. I hired another law firm that has been amazing. This company is dishonest and provide no value for money they will just try to bill you as much as they can get away with. Stay clear.

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Sarah

Exceptional service from a dedicated team. Resolved an extremely complex contractual matter with professionalism and high levels of support. Set clear levels of expectation and remained a strong calming influence throughout a very challenging process. A very collaborate manner and always willing to discuss alternative courses of action. Would have no hesitation in recommending the team.

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Hi Sarah Just wanted to say thank you very much for your review and we are grateful that you took the time to feedback your positive experience.

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4.8 /5 686 Reviews
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The firm is praised for expertise across commercial and residential property, conveyancing, business sales and purchases, employment matters, settlement agreements, probate, wills and powers of attorney, and contentious disputes. Clients value its clear, practical advice, strong legal knowledge, efficiency and ability to handle complex or time-sensitive matters successfully. Soft skills frequently highlighted include professionalism, responsiveness, approachability, patience, compassion, empathy and excellent communication. Reviews also commend the team’s attention to detail, reliability, proactive support and reassuring manner, which help make stressful processes feel smooth and manageable.

Clear advice
Professional service
Highly responsive
Excellent communication
Knowledgeable expertise
Attention to detail
Approachable staff
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R Bourke

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Company & Commercial

Professional and Highly Recommendable

I was recommended to Paris Smith and Michael Moore several years ago, and I have never been disappointed with the service, expertise and professionalism they have provided throughout my dealings with them. They were engaged to guide me through the process of successfully exiting my business, a journey that inevitably presents a number of challenges and hurdles that can be daunting fir any business owner. Throughout the process, Michael Moore and Alex Pegg provided the business with clear, concise and highly knowledgeable advice, drawing on their extensive experience and expertise in this area. Their professionalism, attention to detail and ability to navigate what can be a complex and demanding process instilled me with considerable confidence. They were always approachable, responsive and focused on achieving the best possible outcome. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone seeking expertise and support within the commercial arena.

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Thank you for your continued trust in Paris Smith. We’re delighted Michael and Alex provided the guidance and reassurance needed throughout such an important business transition. Your recommendation means a great deal to the team, and we appreciate you sharing your experience.

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Dave Carter

Employment

Compassion & integrity

Grace assisted me earlier this year when I experienced an employment situation I never expected to face, after 30 years of loyal service I was in resettlement negotiations with my employer when I was invited to attend a private conversation. I had already been talking to Grace regards the resettlement from the US back to the UK when the conversation was integrated. Grace immediately called me back & was true compassion & integrity guided us through the whole negotiation process with experienced sound advice & a "we will win" attitude which in our time of need exactly the support we needed. I cannot recommend Grace highly enough & praise her professionalism, manner & overall goodness. We will be forever thankful for all her help & wish her a bright long lasting career!

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Thank you for your heartfelt feedback, Dave. We’re delighted Grace provided such dedicated support and guidance during a challenging time. Your kind words about her professionalism and compassion mean a great deal to us.

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Country Inns (Southern) Limited

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Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Outstanding Support Through a Complex Transaction

Stephanie was outstanding in managing a recent complex case for the company. Her timeliness, communications and explanations were much appreciated to enable us to navigate through. Thank you, this was much appreciated and I will look forward to working with Stephanie in any future transactions we may have.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Stephanie’s timely communication, clear explanations and attentive management helped your company navigate a complex matter with confidence. We greatly appreciate your kind words and look forward to supporting you with future transactions.

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Great first time buying experience

I was recommended Delicia by a friend and was not disappointed. She and her firm were responsive and proactive - I never had to chase them for anything. Although the purchase process had some hiccoughs, I was reassured by their attention to detail and would thoroughly recommend her to anyone else. Possibly not the cheapest out there, but you get what you pay for and I wouldn't want to save on this sort of thing if it meant poorer service. I've heard stories from friends of mistakes in the documents their solicitors provided them, but I had no such experience with Paris Smith, everything was great.

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Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that Delicia and the team provided a responsive, proactive service and that their attention to detail gave you reassurance throughout the purchase process. We understand how important clear, dependable support is during a property transaction, and we are pleased that you felt the service delivered real value. We wish you every happiness in your new home.

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Brett Damian Wain

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Employment

Sound, quick and efficient

Bethan was fantastic helped me get over a few hurdles and completed the work against a very challenging deadline.

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Thank you for your kind feedback, Brett. We are delighted that Bethan was able to overcome the challenges and complete everything within such a demanding timeframe. We really appreciate your recommendation.

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Mike Preece

Mike

From first contact with Bethan was very happy with interaction and professionalism.

Dear Mike Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your dealings with Bethan. I have passed on your sentiments to her. Kind regards Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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Patricia Britton

Employment

Patricia

I would highly recommend working with the solicitors at Paris Smith. Grace was extremely helpful, kind and efficient throughout. She really went above and beyond to help me, going so far as to repeatedly chase people up on my behalf.

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

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Kerry Leigh Palmer-Roberts

Employment

Kerry

Bethan was extremely knowledgeable and professional and ensured the entire process was stress free and smooth running.

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Hi Kerry Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of the service Bethan provided for you. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to her. Kind regards Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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Christopher Lawrence

Christopher

Rory Norris provided us with exceptionally thoughtful service in the writing of our Wills.

Hi Christopher Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for Rory. I will be sure to pass on your sentiments to him. Kind regards Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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Dr John Howard Rawlins

A client

Supported really well by the team. Really appreciate it.

Hi Dr Rawlins Many thanks for taking the time to leave the team a lovely review. Kind regards Sandy (Business Development Manager)

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