Family: Hampshire

Paris Smith LLP

The team at Paris Smith LLP often engages in alternative forms of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and private financial dispute resolution hearings. Practice head Frank Prior, in Southampton, specialises in matrimonial finance cases which involve owner managed businesses; in Winchester, Huw Miles often assists with cohabitation and nuptial agreements. Neil Davies is an experienced mediator, often handling financial cases with complex, international elements. Sarah Passemard is recommended for assisting vulnerable clients. The 'brilliant' Rachel Osgood is particularly adept at handling high-net-worth financial cases.

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'This is surely the leading specialist solicitors on the south coast of England. They have both determination to achieve the best possible outcome for their client and resolve to guide litigation through to success.'
'Rachel Osgood is brilliant. She is diligent, efficient and caring. She asks questions to ensure you have thought of all aspects of the issues and puts her honest thoughts to you so you have all the information to make an informed decision about the best way forward.'
'Neil Llewellyn Davies has worked at the highest level for over 25 years and continues to provide the best of a service available within the marketplace. He has great empathy with his clients with whom he builds close working relationships.'
'Sarah Passemard is highly experienced and her client handling skills are exceptional, particularly in cases with vulnerable clients.'
'Huw Miles is a financial remedy specialist and well used to dealing with high net worth individuals and cases involving complicated corporate structures and trusts. His attention to detail is second to none.'
'Danielle Taylor is a highly regarded and respected family lawyer who is one to watch for the future. She is calm and efficient, and clients warm to her. Underneath the calm exterior she is a force to be reckoned with and will fight hard for her client. She never misses even the smallest detail.'
'Frank Prior is a master strategist. From the moment the case comes to him he is analysing how each aspect of the case should be approached so as to ensure the client's case is presented at its best. He is an excellent lawyer and somehow knows instinctively which points to pursue and which to leave.'
'Kirsty Morrison combines an almost photographic memory with great tactical and legal awareness. Every contribution she makes to a case brings added value.'

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