At Bonallack & Bishop, we have become one of the fastest growing law firms in Salisbury, Andover, Fordingbridge, and Amesbury, with a growth rate of 1500% in recent years. Our wide range of legal services meets the diverse needs of our clients, including property transactions in Salisbury, personal injury claims in Amesbury, and family mediation in Fordingbridge.Since our establishment as Bonallacks in Amesbury in 1980, we have experienced continuous growth through strategic mergers with reputable local firms, such as The Coward Partnership, Maidment & Burnfield, Katherine Rennie, Pye-Smiths, and most recently Jacksons of Fordingbridge. We are dedicated to providing accessible, cost-effective, and highly professional legal support to our clients.
Our approach is proactive, keeping clients well-informed about potential issues in advance. We prioritize clarity and convenience in our service delivery, making the legal process straightforward and transparent. As accredited specialists and members of respected professional panels, we offer specialized expertise and provide free initial consultations. Clients appreciate our clear communication, comprehensive service range, and easily accessible offices, which include free parking. Contact Bonallack & Bishop today for expert guidance and dependable legal advice in Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Andover, or Amesbury.
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Highlights and features
- Fastest growing solicitors with 1500% recent growth
- Specialist accredited lawyers with expert legal knowledge
- Free initial phone advice for all legal areas
- Full range of services for business and individuals
- Clear, plain English communication with all clients
- Convenient locations with free client parking available
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At Bonallack & Bishop, we specialise in family mediation, offering clients a structured and supportive environment to resolve disputes. Our team, including solicitor and accredited mediator Liam Oliver, provides impartial guidance to help couples reach fair agreements. We facilitate communication, reduce emotional stress, and ensure practical solutions, whether meetings are held in person or online, promoting cooperation for long-term benefit. 
We specialise in residential conveyancing, offering comprehensive support for buying and selling homes. Our team is fully accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, guaranteeing adherence to the highest professional standards. By managing legal documentation, liaising with estate agents, and overseeing financial transactions, we simplify the process while keeping clients informed at every step of the property journey. 
Our personal injury team is committed to securing fair compensation for clients following accidents or injuries. We guide claimants through every stage, from establishing liability to medical evidence collection. Accredited by the Law Society, our solicitors provide nationwide coverage and offer free initial consultations, allowing clients to assess their claim without financial concern. No win no fee agreements are available for most cases. 
Our Divorce & Family Law service combines expertise, discretion, and practical support. We assist clients through every stage of separation, offering free initial consultations to discuss concerns and options. Legal advice can be obtained face-to-face, by telephone, or via Zoom. With a team entirely dedicated to family law, we prioritise compassionate, professional guidance to achieve fair and constructive resolutions. 
With extensive experience in trust creation and administration, our solicitors provide tailored guidance to safeguard assets and maximise their benefits. We work collaboratively with clients to understand their priorities and offer ongoing advice to Trustees and Beneficiaries. In circumstances requiring litigation, our team can advise on trustee negligence or other trust-related disputes with precision and care. 
Specialising exclusively in leasehold matters, our solicitors offer comprehensive services for lease extensions, covering both formal statutory procedures and informal agreements. We assist clients in safeguarding property value, negotiating premiums, and managing deadlines efficiently. With a national reputation and extensive experience, our team ensures professional, precise, and reliable support throughout the entire lease extension process. 
We assist individuals with all aspects of estate administration, offering practical solutions to complex probate matters. Our experienced solicitors guide Executors and next of kin through legal obligations, including probate applications, tax matters, and asset distribution. By providing clear, step-by-step advice, we enable clients to manage estates efficiently or delegate the full administration to our expert team, depending on their needs.
People
Tim Bishop
Senior Partner
Tim qualified as a Solicitor in 1987 originally working in Londons West End. He had earlier spent 4 years in the music industry releasing 7 independent dance records and doing various production and session work. Having dismally failed in an attempt at pop stardom he then returned to law, moving to Salisbury in 1996. He went into partnership with Tim Bonallack and the law firm changed its name from Bonallacks to Bonallack & Bishop. Since then Tim, as the firms owner and only equity partner, has spearheaded the expansion of the firm, seeing it grow by well over 1500%.
Chris Tate
Salaried Partner, Head of Residential Conveyancing and Leasehold Property
Chris is a senior solicitor, and our Head of Residential and Leasehold Property. With over 30 years experience, Chris spent most of those as an equity partner in a major regional law firm.
Chris has in depth experience of managing residential conveyancing teams, developing and implementing processes all with the objective of delivering a service aimed at exceeding clients expectations.
Chris is well known and respected in this area of legal practice and is a past Executive Member of The Conveyancing Association.
Chris has in depth experience of managing residential conveyancing teams, developing and implementing processes all with the objective of delivering a service aimed at exceeding clients expectations.
Chris is well known and respected in this area of legal practice and is a past Executive Member of The Conveyancing Association.
Reviews (9)
Ali Tennant
Aug 28, 2025
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May 30, 2025
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Mar 30, 2025
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Feb 14, 2025
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Aug 07, 2024
Alan M.
Apr 02, 2023
Great Team, Great Service, highly recommend to anyone.
We had to get a lease extended and had to deal with a really nasty and unhelpful Landlord who just worked the system completely. Luckily, I was introduced Jake Holmes at Bonallack & Bishop and he made it so easy and sorted everything for us and he had all of the contacts to assist him and us. In all honesty from the moment, we started working with Jake he took all the pressure off of us and did everything and in the end, he got us a good deal.
We had to get a lease extended and had to deal with a really nasty and unhelpful Landlord who just worked the system completely. Luckily, I was introduced Jake Holmes at Bonallack & Bishop and he made it so easy and sorted everything for us and he had all of the contacts to assist him and us. In all honesty from the moment, we started working with Jake he took all the pressure off of us and did everything and in the end, he got us a good deal.
Pandora Sweet
Apr 11, 2022
Excellent service. We needed to extend our property lease and Bonnalack & Bishop were incredibly supportive, efficient, polite, patient, responsive- and all at excellent value for money. I really Cant recommend them enough. Thank you very much for guiding us through what is a very complex system and could have been very stressful for us.
Michael Patmore
Feb 06, 2022
Dale Bree of Bonallack and Bishop Solicitors handled my lease extension transaction. At all times he kept me fully informed of the requirements of the process and the progress being made. The whole transaction was completed with minimal input from me and in a timely and efficient manner, and I would recommend his services to future customers without hesitation.
Samantha Wright
Jun 08, 2021
I have just purchased my house using Bonallack and Bishop's conveyancing services and I am so glad I chose them. Hollie and Sandra were brilliant at keeping me informed of progress and managed to get us to completion by the very tight deadline. Their impeccable communication meant that I was able to trust everything was in hand and made the process much less stressful than previous buying and selling experiences.
I would highly recommend them.
I would highly recommend them.