With offices in Southampton and Winchester, Paris Smith LLP has extensive experience catering to private clients both in the UK as well as internationally. The team focuses its advice on ensuring the preservation of wealth, which includes handling succession planning issues, assisting with complex will drafting matters, and providing guidance on how to maximise tax efficiency. Leading the team, William Hadley is recommended for clients domiciled in the UK requiring advice on foreign assets. Kate Marsh joined the team from Moore Barlow in July 2023; she has experience handling a variety of complex estate administration matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Everyone in the practice is extremely knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and helpful.’

  • 'William Hadley is very knowledgeable. He is always very clear and helpful. He answers queries efficiently and gets things done.'

  • ‘The team, which is headed by William Hadley, is responsive and sensitive to the needs of the client. They are keen to establish creative solutions to complex issues.’

  • ‘William Hadley listens to the needs of his clients and takes time to consider the most appropriate way forward.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

William Hadley

Other key lawyers

Kate Marsh, Jason Oliver, Anthony Nixon