“Family
I was more than happy with Neil and Zoe during their handling of my recent divorce. I felt like I had both friends and professionals genuinely interested and concerned for me and my interests. Importantly they kept an eye on the financials, but did not lose track of what the right thing to do as well seeking justice in very difficult circumstances.
Notable Practitioners
Mediator and trained collaborative lawyer Neil Davies has longstanding experience in financial matters and children cases. Market commentators are quick to praise his unflappable and calm approach towards the most complex issues.
Property
Stephen Parry, Legal Team, Acting Head of Property
Co-operative Group Ltd
We find Rachel to be an extremely intelligent and commercial professional whose enthusiasm and dedication towards our business goals shines through in everything she does. She has an excellent way of dealing with people at all levels of our business and runs a well organised and efficient team at Paris Smith
Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive
Mayflower Theatre
The partnership between Paris Smith and Mayflower Theatre is so important to us. As the region's premier theatre we feel it important to associate with businesses who are similarly invested in the region. The length of our association shows the value Paris Smith puts on supporting the arts locally. The relationship is strengthened by the variety of initiatives we have developed together and I look forward to working with Nick and his team over the coming years."
Tax and Estate Planning
Anne Lester
Sincere appreciation and grateful thanks for all your valuable knowledge, advice and hard work that contributed to a very satisfactory and correct conclusion.
David Ward
Thank you so much for all your help with Mum’s estate. You have been a great support at a very difficult time for me and dad. We really appreciate it.
Dispute Resolution
Mr and Mrs E
Thank you for your most excellent and diligent work on behalf of our son. Without your support and advice, we both feel the situation could have become much worse. Your experience and correctness showed through many times throughout the drawn out process. We would certainly seek your advice should we ever need further help in litigation. With very grateful thanks.#
Ranstad CPE Ltd
We have frequently used Chris for high-value or complicated dispute resolution matters and have found his service to be excellent. Chris has gained a reputation as a solicitor with specialist knowledge of the recruitment market and it is refreshing to deal with someone who understands the legal and commercial issues which we face on a daily basis. I would highly recommend him.
Company Commercial
Karen Read, Director
Wetwheels Solent CIC
Paris Smith has helped us with regard to the protection and exploitation of our intellectual property along with giving us a lot of other help and advice in becoming GDPR compliant. We were really happy with the service we received and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Jo Ash, Chief Executive
Southampton Voluntary Services
Thank you so much for your support, advice and guidance delivered promptly and efficiently with patience and good humour which was very much appreciated.
Employment
Mary Garner, HR Director
Cobham TCS Ltd
Why do I use Paris Smith for my employment law advice? I use them because they always offer timely, honest and pragmatic advice which results in us being able to make decisions necessary for the business from an employment law perspective. I have worked with David Roath, Clive Dobbin for over ten years and know that when I phone them up they will listen and act in a professional and friendly way whether it is for general employment law advice or something more complicated. The firm also supports us by offering excellent training seminars which ensure we keep well informed of new or changing legislation in the employment law area. I have always enjoyed my interactions with the team at Paris Smith and look forward to working with them in the future.
Gordon Dodds, Deputy Principle, Finance & Administration
The Sixth Form College. Farnborough
I have been working with Claire Merritt for around 18 months. I am extremely happy with Claire’s advice and response rates. She advises many other colleges and therefore provides advice that is tailored to our organisation’s specific needs and standards. I feel Claire sets an excellent standard for legal advice in the sector. Claire helps us navigate the minefield of employment law and we apricate the service she provides.”
