Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Southampton
Paris Smith has been delivering legal excellence for over 205 years, providing tailored advice to businesses, organisations, and individuals across the UK. Our client-centric approach ensures we understand your unique needs, offering guidance through telephone, email, video conferencing, or face-to-face meetings. With expertise in commercial, family, employment, and property law, we combine deep regional knowledge with a commitment to proactive, empathetic service.Our long-standing client relationships reflect our dedication to navigating legal challenges and opportunities with clarity and integrity. As a firm rooted in the local community, we actively support regional growth through collaboration with public, private, and voluntary sector stakeholders.
Services
Commercial Law
Family Law
Employment Law
Property Law
Corporate Restructuring
Succession Planning
Dispute Resolution
Immigration Services
Notary Public
Charity Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 205 years of legal expertise with a client-first approach.
- Our team provides accessible, empathetic advice tailored to your specific needs.
- We combine regional knowledge with proactive legal solutions for businesses and individuals.
- Our long-standing client relationships demonstrate our commitment to trust and integrity.
- We actively support local communities through collaboration with regional stakeholders.
What people say
Excellent service
Proactive advice
Accessible and informative
Confident in advice
Seamless combination of expertise
Services
Commercial Law
Our Commercial Law service advises businesses on contracts, mergers, and regulatory compliance. We specialise in franchising, joint ventures, and dispute resolution, ensuring legal clarity for corporate clients. With sector-specific expertise, we support growth through tailored legal strategies.
Family Law
Family Law covers divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. We offer collaborative solutions and mediation to resolve disputes amicably. Our team prioritises client well-being while ensuring legal rights are protected throughout the process.
Employment Law
Employment Law services include contract advice, tribunal representation, and HR compliance. We guide employers and employees on rights, redundancies, and workplace disputes, promoting fair practices aligned with current legislation.
Property Law
Property Law encompasses residential and commercial conveyancing, planning permissions, and dispute resolution. We assist with transactions, leases, and development projects, ensuring legal compliance for property owners and businesses.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution handles commercial, property, and personal conflicts through negotiation or litigation. Our approach focuses on efficient, cost-effective solutions while maintaining client interests in court or mediation settings.
People
Paula Al-Yousif
HR Director
Paula Al-Yousif oversees human resources, ensuring staff development and compliance with employment regulations. Her leadership fosters a supportive workplace culture aligned with organisational goals.
Stuart Allen
Joint Head of Property
Stuart Allen leads property services, specialising in commercial real estate transactions and planning. His expertise ensures clients navigate property law complexities with strategic, practical advice.
Lisa Bray
Head of Family Team
Lisa Bray heads the family law department, providing empathetic guidance on divorce, child arrangements, and mediation. Her client-focused approach prioritises amicable resolutions and long-term well-being.
Richard Atcherley
Corporate Partner
Richard Atcherley specialises in corporate law, advising on mergers, acquisitions, and governance. His strategic counsel supports business growth and compliance within dynamic regulatory environments.
Patrick Brennan
Wills and Estates
Patrick Brennan advises on succession planning, wills, and trusts. His expertise ensures clients' assets are protected and transferred according to their wishes, with sensitivity and legal precision.
Questions
What areas of law does Paris Smith specialise in?
Paris Smith specialises in commercial, family, employment, property, and corporate law, alongside dispute resolution, succession planning, and charity law.
Do you offer remote legal consultations?
Yes, we provide advice via telephone, email, and video conferencing for client convenience and accessibility.
What is Paris Smith's approach to client relationships?
We prioritise long-term partnerships through empathetic, tailored advice, ensuring clients feel supported and understood throughout their legal matters.
Are there payment plans available for legal services?
Our team discusses flexible arrangements where possible; please enquire directly for specific options related to your case.
Reviews (5)
Matthew Davies
Mar 03, 2026
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Would highly recommend Paris Smith LLP. Grace Dipper was excellent with her advice, knowldege and clarity of the process I got assistance with. Not only were her skills top-notch, but she was also very approachable, professional and friendly, she also went the extra mile.
Lucy Elizabeth
Jun 11, 2025
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I had Jas helping me with my requests and she was brilliant, super helpful, really patient, very responsive, I have zero complaints! It was all handled really smoothly and that helped what could have been a stressful situation become a really easy one! Thank you very much, I'll be highly recommending your services to friends and family!
Ben White
Jun 06, 2022
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Stephanie Bellamy worked with me on some property related activity and I found her to be excellent. She was clear and efficient in responses and work undertaken, identified the key issues for me and worked to solve problems constructively.
Clipz Clan
May 27, 2022
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This company are the most unprofessional outfit I have ever dealt with. They don't return calls or emails and make lot of mistakes. Avoid them at all costs.
Kallirroi Katerina
Apr 19, 2022
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So basically, I went there just for an apostelle stamp which I didn't get it and I paid 190 for 2 documents just to certified them and I still have to pay 60 to get the stamp through the gov.uk. I was there for 45 minutes waiting to get in. I could have gone in a different solicitor who would have been a lot cheaper and honest with me.
