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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Biscoes Solicitors has been serving clients for over 170 years, established in 1855 and rooted in Portsmouth. Through strategic mergers with respected local firms like Wilkinson & Co and Covers, we have grown while maintaining a commitment to traditional, locally-based legal services. Our team offers expertise across family law, immigration, residential property, and commercial litigation, with offices across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and South Surrey. We prioritise accessibility through emergency appointments, remote consultations, and home visits, ensuring clients receive timely support. Our client feedback consistently highlights exceptional service, with testimonials praising our ability to handle complex cases, including immigration and personal injury claims.With over a century of combined experience in our commercial team, we provide practical solutions for businesses, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. Our dedication to community extends to initiatives like corporate social responsibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes. Recognised for excellence, we merged with KJ Cox Solicitors in 2025, enhancing our service offerings while retaining local expertise. We operate under the SRA number 644797, adhering to strict regulatory standards. Our client-centric approach ensures transparency, with no hidden fees and clear communication throughout every case.
Services
Residential Property
Family Law
Immigration
Personal Injury
Commercial Litigation
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Mental Health
Notary Services
Business Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 170 years of experience in delivering legal services across Hampshire.
- Our team offers comprehensive expertise in family law, immigration, and commercial litigation.
- We provide emergency appointments and home visits for urgent legal needs.
- Our client feedback consistently highlights exceptional service and successful case outcomes.
- We merged with KJ Cox Solicitors in 2025, enhancing our service offerings with local expertise.
What people say
Great Service
Impossible case made possible
Happy and comfortable
Would recommend services
Emergency support available
Services
Residential Property
Our residential property team handles purchases, sales, equity release, and lease extensions. We assist first-time buyers, high-value property owners, and those navigating shared ownership. Clients benefit from clear guidance on legal processes, ensuring smooth transactions.
Family Law
We specialise in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our collaborative approach minimises conflict while protecting client interests. Services extend to surrogacy law and fertility-related legal matters.
Immigration
Our immigration solicitors handle visa applications, asylum claims, and nationality disputes. We assist with spouse visas, EEA applications, and complex cases requiring judicial review. Clients receive tailored advice to navigate UK immigration law.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury claims, including road accidents and medical negligence. Our team secures compensation for spinal injuries, misdiagnosis cases, and fatal accidents. Free initial consultations assess claim viability.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team resolves disputes over contracts, shareholder agreements, and debt recovery. With over 100 years of combined experience, we provide strategic solutions for businesses facing legal challenges.
People
Sultana Ali
Business Immigration Solicitor & Head of Immigration
Sultana Ali leads Biscoes' immigration department, specialising in complex visa applications and asylum cases. With expertise in UK immigration law, she has successfully handled numerous high-profile cases.
Stephanie Bellchambers
Director & Head of Family Law Department
Stephanie Bellchambers oversees family law matters, including divorce and child custody cases. Her focus on collaborative law ensures amicable resolutions while protecting client interests.
Stuart Seagrove
Senior Associate Solicitor & Head of Employment
Stuart Seagrove leads employment law services, advising businesses on disputes and compliance. His expertise includes disciplinary procedures and tribunal representation for employers.
Charlotte Oldham
Director, Solicitor & Head of Residential Property
Charlotte Oldham manages residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, and leasehold extensions. Her team ensures efficient completion of property transfers.
Andrew Spooner
Director, Solicitor and Head of Mental Capacity
Andrew Spooner specialises in mental health law and lasting powers of attorney. He represents clients in Court of Protection cases and advises on vulnerable client matters.
Questions
What areas do Biscoes Solicitors cover?
We operate across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and South Surrey, with offices in Portsmouth, Fareham, and Ryde among others.
Do Biscoes offer emergency legal appointments?
Yes, we provide emergency appointments and home visits for urgent legal matters.
What legal services are available for businesses?
Our business services include contract drafting, employment law advice, and commercial dispute resolution.
Can Biscoes assist with immigration cases?
Yes, our immigration team handles visa applications, asylum claims, and nationality disputes.
Are Biscoes Solicitors regulated?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 644797.
Reviews (1)
Mike Grant
Nov 27, 2025
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Excellent service from George Fielding and his team at Biscoes. Acted for us in dealing with a lease extension and then sale of a buy-to-let flat. Good advice from the outset and great communication. I have used lots of different solicitors over the years in my professional life and the quality varies hugely, George was excellent, absolutely deserves 5 stars!
