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Biscoes Solicitors

01983 533938
4.7/5
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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. Read more...

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Biscoes Solicitors
have 9 other locations

67 Union Street
Isle of Wight
PO33 2LN

2 Port Way
Portsmouth
PO6 4TY

64-66 West Street, Portchester
Fareham
PO16 9UN

1 Tilmore Road
Petersfield
GU32 2HG

Antrobus House Business Centre
Petersfield
GU31 4AD

15A Somerset House
Waterlooville
PO7 7SG

14 East Street
Fareham
PO16 0BN

Kingston Place
Portsmouth
PO2 8AQ

64-66 West Street
Fareham
PO16 9UN

67 Union Street
Isle of Wight
PO33 2LN

2 Port Way
Portsmouth
PO6 4TY

64-66 West Street, Portchester
Fareham
PO16 9UN

1 Tilmore Road
Petersfield
GU32 2HG

Antrobus House Business Centre
Petersfield
GU31 4AD

15A Somerset House
Waterlooville
PO7 7SG

14 East Street
Fareham
PO16 0BN

Kingston Place
Portsmouth
PO2 8AQ

64-66 West Street
Fareham
PO16 9UN

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Available lawyers at Biscoes Solicitors

Tom Couch

5.0 out of 5
(29)
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Courtney Hamer

4.7 out of 5
(25)
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David Clarke

5.0 out of 5
(25)
licensed conveyancer (non-solicitor)

Joshua Gallop

4.8 out of 5
(23)
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Adam Manning

4.6 out of 5
(14)
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Abbie Grinsell

4.8 out of 5
(10)
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Christopher King

4.4 out of 5
(8)
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Alice Worrall

5.0 out of 5
(6)
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Anthony Bailey

5.0 out of 5
(4)
Trainee Legal Executive

Colette Donovan

5.0 out of 5
(1)
Chartered Legal Executive

David Hawkins

2.0 out of 5
(1)
Litigation Executive

Amelia Kidner

0.0 out of 5
(0)
Paralegal

Andrew Spooner

0.0 out of 5
(0)
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Cathryn Patel

0.0 out of 5
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Donna Wearen

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How Biscoes Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 89%
National Average
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Biscoes Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Biscoes Solicitors. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 4%
Overpriced 4%
About Right 90%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 90%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Biscoes Solicitors and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Biscoes Solicitors performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 90%
No 10%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 92%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Biscoes Solicitors and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Biscoes Solicitors compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 92%
No 8%

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Rankings by area of expertise

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

Locally

Nationally

Consumer
1st / 9
39th / 4745
Company & Commercial
1st / 11
42nd / 4503
Housing & Property
1st / 8
215th / 4319
Family Law
1st / 11
26th / 3897
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 10
79th / 3586
Commercial Property
1st / 10
78th / 3394
Employment
1st / 9
91st / 3153
Personal Injury
1st / 6
83rd / 2440
Immigration
1st / 3
47th / 2016
Money & Tax
1st / 5
5th / 1863
Professional Negligence
1st / 4
37th / 1224
Dispute Resolution
1st / 5
38th / 1032
Clinical Negligence
1st / 1
43rd / 953
Welfare & Benefits
1st / 3
9th / 828
Notary
1st / 1
22nd / 730
Agriculture
1st / 4
41st / 587
Construction
1st / 1
18th / 584
Driving offences
1st / 1
28th / 333

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.7/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1073

  • Very Good

    67

  • Average

    17

  • Poor

    26

  • Awful

    75

Overall experience

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  • Communication
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Gary
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Lasting power of attorney

Gary

July 23, 2024

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Power of Attorney

All the team were very caring and approachable at a time support was needed. We were taken through both the Health and Welfare and Property and Financial Affairs paperwork. This was done in a very structured and clear manner avoiding any ambiguity. Thank you so much for your patience and professional approach, it has been much appreciated.

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Roy
Family Law

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Lasting power of attorney

Roy

July 08, 2024

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Registration of Enduring Power of Attorney

Registration of Enduring Power of Attorney with Tom Couch

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Penny
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Penny

June 20, 2024

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Will

Will with Tom Couch

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Michael and Mary
Family Law

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Lasting power of attorney

Michael and Mary

June 14, 2024

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Lasting Power of Attorney

Tom Couch was welcoming, listened to what we needed, and guided through with his knowledge and what we needed to do. He kept us well informed along the process as we went along. Would highly recommend him.

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Molly
Family Law

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Lasting power of attorney

Molly

June 12, 2024

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Tom Couch

Tom was very helpful and understanding of my requirements and my disability.

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Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Anonymous

May 16, 2024

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Will

Will with Tom Couch.

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Maire
Family Law

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Lasting power of attorney

Maire

May 09, 2024

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Lasting Power of Attorney

Thank you for your reassuring help.

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Graham and Carol
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Graham and Carol

May 08, 2024

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Mr Tom Couch: Solicitor

From our initial enquiry to completion our experience with Biscoes Solicitors was to a standard rarely seen these days. The staff welcomed my wife and myself with a genuine smile and an offer of light refreshments while we waited for our appointment. Unlike our experiences with others, we were not waiting too long. Mr Tom Couch listened patiently to our requirements. Following his suggestions (in plain language) we agreed and proceeded with the drawing up of our new Wills. A comforting experience.

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Wright
Family Law

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Lasting power of attorney

Wright

April 29, 2024

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Lasting Power of Attorney

Lasting Power of Attorney with Tom Couch.

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Maire
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Probate

Maire

April 15, 2024

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Refreshingly knowledgeable and professional

I have met with Tom a number of times now when dealing with my Will, Power of Attorney, and matters following my husband's death. His manner is welcoming and professional. I will definitely ask for him when I have any other matters needing professional advice or authority.

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Martin

April 18, 2024

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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!

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Nikieta
Immigration

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Immigration Law

Nikieta

April 04, 2024

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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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Neale

Neale

March 29, 2024

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Neale

Great experience and very friendly and professional staff! Def recommend.

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Zack

Zack

March 27, 2024

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Zack

Easy and simple service, always kept inform throughout the whole process making it very easy.

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March 24, 2024

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Very corrupt solicitors. They have committed perjury in the courts a few years ago and are still failing to cover up their perjury. They have knowingly falsified legal aid claims to scam money out of the government and the taxpayer. Which is a common practise which all corrupt solicitors do. For this reason I give these solicitors -10.

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About this branch

Description

Historically, the longserving Portsmouth based firms of Biscoe Smith, Heather and Bellinger, Cousins Burbidge & Connor and Lyndhurst Groves merged in 1994 to form Biscoes Cousins Groves. In 2004 in the Firm's 150th year, Biscoes absorbed Wilkinson & Co and merged with King and Franckeiss, both well respected local firms. Subsequently in 2005 a merger with Covers added a Petersfield office to an already impressive list of locations, which was closely followed by the opening of an office in Gosport. In 2006 a Portchester branch was created following the link up with the long established practice of Barry Swanton & Co. In 2018 Biscoes merged with Gurney Champion & Co & Heyes Saumuel in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Biscoes continues to move confidently into the 21st Century, whilst remaining steadfastly committed to the provision of a traditional and locally based legal service. Located in offices close to you. Emergency and home appointments are available in certain cases. 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.

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