Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Southampton
Paris Smith has been delivering legal excellence for over 205 years, providing tailored advice to businesses, individuals, and organisations 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 banking, commercial property, employment law, family law, and more, we combine deep legal knowledge with empathy to navigate challenges and opportunities. Our long-standing client relationships reflect our commitment to proactive, clear, and effective legal solutions.We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner, supporting clients in succession planning, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and regional development. Our teams responsiveness and integrity underpin our reputation, ensuring clients feel confident in our advice and representation. As a firm rooted in the local community, we actively collaborate with public, private, and voluntary sectors to create lasting legacies for future generations.
Services
Banking and Finance
Commercial Property
Employment Law
Family Law
Corporate Restructuring
Residential Property
Intellectual Property
Succession Planning
Dispute Resolution
Immigration Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 205 years of legal expertise across diverse sectors.
- Our client-centric approach ensures tailored, accessible legal solutions.
- We provide comprehensive services including commercial, family, and property law.
- Our team combines empathy with deep legal knowledge for effective outcomes.
- We are deeply committed to regional development and community collaboration.
What people say
Accessible and informative
Excellent service
Proactive and reliable
Confident in advice
Strong client partnerships
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property team advises on acquisitions, leases, and development projects. We handle property finance, planning, and dispute resolution. Clients benefit from strategic, clear-sighted guidance tailored to business objectives.
Employment Law
We provide expert employment law advice, including contracts, disputes, redundancies, and tribunal representation. Our services ensure compliance while protecting employer and employee rights through proactive HR support.
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Using collaborative approaches and mediation, we prioritise amicable resolutions while safeguarding clients' interests and family well-being.
Corporate Restructuring
We guide businesses through restructuring, insolvency, and debt recovery. Our strategic advice minimises risks, ensures compliance, and supports sustainable growth for companies facing financial challenges.
Succession Planning
Our succession planning service ensures smooth business and personal asset transitions. We draft wills, establish trusts, and advise on tax-efficient strategies to protect legacies for future generations.
People
Paula Al-Yousif
HR Director
Paula leads HR operations, ensuring effective personnel management and compliance. With extensive experience in organisational development, she drives policies that enhance workplace culture and employee well-being.
Stuart Allen
Partner - Joint Head of Property
Stuart specialises in commercial property law, advising on transactions and development projects. His expertise ensures clients achieve strategic property goals with minimal legal risk.
Lisa Bray
Partner - Head of Family Team
Lisa leads the family law team, focusing on complex divorce and child custody cases. Her empathetic approach prioritises client welfare while delivering robust legal outcomes.
Richard Atcherley
Partner - Corporate
Richard advises on corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions. His strategic counsel helps businesses navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve growth objectives.
Patrick Brennan
Senior Associate - Wills and Estates
Patrick specialises in succession planning, drafting wills, and managing estate administration. His meticulous approach ensures clients' wishes are fulfilled efficiently and legally.
Questions
What areas of law does Paris Smith specialise in?
We specialise in banking, commercial property, employment law, family law, corporate restructuring, residential property, intellectual property, and immigration services.
Do you offer legal services for individuals?
Yes, we provide personal legal services including family law, succession planning, residential property, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Are your legal fees transparent?
We prioritise clear communication, including transparent pricing and fixed-fee options for specific services.
How long has Paris Smith been in operation?
Paris Smith has delivered legal excellence for over 205 years, established in 1819.
Do you work with businesses outside the UK?
While rooted in the UK, we support clients nationally and collaborate with international partners for cross-border legal needs.
