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Bonallack & Bishop has grown into one of the fastest expanding legal practices in Salisbury, Andover, Fordingbridge, and Amesbury, with a remarkable growth rate of 1500% in recent years. We provide tailored legal assistance across numerous domains, including property sales in Salisbury, compensation claims in Amesbury, and family mediation services in Fordingbridge. Our journey began in 1980 as Bonallacks in Amesbury, followed by mergers with The Coward Partnership, Maidment & Burnfield, Katherine Rennie, Pye-Smiths, and Jacksons, expanding our reach and expertise across the region.

Our firm prioritises client satisfaction, delivering services that are friendly, approachable, and professionally rigorous. We maintain proactive communication to ensure clients are well advised before issues escalate. Our team of qualified specialists and accredited panel members offer expert advice in specialised areas while providing initial consultations at no cost. We uphold transparency, use clear language, and provide a complete spectrum of legal services, from conveyancing to commercial law. Our Salisbury and Andover offices offer complimentary parking, reflecting our commitment to client convenience. For reliable legal assistance, contact Bonallack & Bishop today and experience our professional, client-focused approach.

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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
Services
Family mediation solicitors Our family mediation service provides a professional framework for resolving disputes amicably and efficiently. Led by experienced solicitors who are also trained mediators, we guide parties through structured sessions, ensuring that both sides are fairly represented. Mediation allows families to address financial, parental, and relational issues collaboratively, minimising conflict and legal costs while safeguarding the welfare of any children involved.
Conveyancing Our Conveyancing Solicitors provide expert guidance throughout the purchase or sale of residential property. With decades of experience, we ensure that every stage, from local searches to contract exchange and completion, is managed efficiently and transparently. Clients benefit from clear advice, fixed fee quotes, and continuous communication, giving complete confidence during one of lifes most significant financial transactions.
Personal injury and accident compensation claims At Bonallack & Bishop, we provide expert legal representation for personal injury claims. Our team includes accredited members of the Law Societys Personal Injury Panel, ensuring clients receive professional guidance. We offer consultations in person, by phone, or via video, including home and hospital visits. Our services cover nationwide claims, and we provide a free initial assessment to evaluate your potential compensation.
Divorce and family law Specialising in Divorce & Family Law, our team delivers professional and empathetic support throughout marital or partnership separation. We ensure early advice to clarify options and protect clients positions. Meetings are flexible, conducted at our offices or remotely. Our solicitors focused experience and commitment to non-confrontational solutions ensure families receive sensitive, effective legal guidance tailored to individual circumstances.
Trust solicitors We offer specialist trust services, guiding clients through the design, drafting, and implementation of trusts in accordance with legal requirements. Our solicitors work with you and your family to develop a strategy for asset protection, tax efficiency, and long-term wealth management. Should disputes arise, our experienced team can intervene promptly to protect the fund and its Beneficiaries.
Lease extension and leasehold enfranchisement Our Lease Extension solicitors offer expert support for extending leases on flats and houses, specialising in statutory and non-statutory procedures. We coordinate valuations, liaise with freeholders, and advise on enfranchisement, ensuring compliance and safeguarding financial interests. Our experienced team delivers precise, efficient, and professional guidance, allowing clients to navigate the lease extension process with confidence.
Probate Our probate solicitors provide comprehensive guidance and support to assist with the administration of estates. Whether you are an Executor or next of kin, we offer tailored advice to manage complex tasks, including probate applications, inheritance tax, and distribution of assets. Our team ensures that legal requirements are met efficiently, safeguarding both beneficiaries and personal representatives throughout the process.
People
Tim Bishop
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
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.
Reviews (10)
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Francis Hibbert
Jul 29, 2025
Delighted with the quick and professional response from CarlRaybould, head of the Property Dispute Resolution team. The solution he provided seems to have been very elegant and effective .
Lorna Whitton
Mar 28, 2025
I have used Bonallack & Bishop's services twice. Firstly for the sale of my house where Jennifer Conn excelled and then for writing my will with Simon Speed.
Simon was friendly and helpful and explained every step.
Although I now live much further away, I return to use their services as I trust them.
Jane Smith
Feb 09, 2025
We have recently completed wills and POA with Simon. Stress free and straightforward. Pleased we could visit a local branch too
Andy Nutbeen
Jan 31, 2025
Simon Speed assisted me with my will writing. I needed specialist advice as mine was a bit more complicated than usual and Simon provided excellent service. Highly recommend them as I've used them twice now.
Malcolm Harrison
Oct 25, 2024
I used B&B, more S&C really (Simon and Coco) to help me with writing a will. They had been recommended to me by my sister who had been delighted with their service and so to was I. Simon was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain some of the legal language gymnastics, left me fleeing comfortable that he had reflected my wishes well and covered various futures. Coco was superbly well organised, communicated exceptionally well and did so with a charm and humour that made me feel that I had made a friend

I can recommend these guys without reservation
Gordon MacFarlane
Jul 21, 2024
I found Bonallack & Bishop online while seeking to extend the lease on my flat. My initial contact was with William Parsons who explained the process clearly and concisely and provided an estimate of costs I was happy with before passing me to the lease extension team of Greta Whitaker and Kirsty Dables. I was very happy with the Gretas handling of the process and was kept up to date on progress throughout. Would definitely recommend this firm to anyone seeking a lease renewal.
Millsy
Jun 25, 2024
Fantastic Service from this company especially from Liam Oliver. Everything was explained clearly regarding the process of divorce and financial settlements nor did i feel pressured into making any snap decisions. Highly recommend this firm.
Rachel Bowditch
Jun 11, 2024
I've just sold a property & received a great service from Maria & Jenny at the Amesbury office. Very helpful, friendly & professional. The process was very smooth & speedy. And the fee was less than originally quoted. Would definitely recommend.
Brad
Sep 03, 2023
I was surprised to discover that advising on the Freehold purchase of a block of flats was not covered by a number of our regular legal contacts. This necessitated a Google search and we decided to go with B&B. With no previous relationship I have been nothing but impressed. From start to finish I cannot fault their service. The strategy and fee structure were clearly articulated at the outset and ongoing concise and pertinent information flow resulted in a number of potentially thorny issues being nipped in the bud.
Jake Holmes, our contact at B&B was professionalism personified. Always either available or prompt in his response, he had an implicit understanding that one encounters from representing a disparate group of investors. His written communications were bullet pointed and easily understandable and his telephone manor both pleasant and professional.
This was a transaction that due to unforeseen developments went right up to the deadline of the vendors statutory obligation and the final funds were released with literally minutes to spare. Needless to say the final day was fraught with much back and forth between the purchaser group, their representatives, the vendor and both sides lawyers. Rather than going into hiding as is so often the case, Jake Holmes was always available to offer advice and clarity and where further input was required, consulted with the relevant expert, subsequently reverting in an informed and timely manner.
In short I am convinced this transaction would not have crossed the finish line without B&B and their representative Jake Holmes advice and participation.
Susan Carr
Jan 18, 2023
Jake Holmes handled my recent lease extension process. Very professional, kept me informed at all times as to progress, and completed promptly. Always willing to explain the legal jargon and with a refreshingly wry sense of humour over some of the nonsense encountered on the way. Will definitely engage Bonallack & Bishop again for future property dealings.