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MEET THE TEAMWith a team of family law experts we can help manage difficult situations, protect your future and help find a solution that works for you including:
You will want to overcome any concerns, issues and difficulties you face as efficiently and quickly as possible. How to do this will not be the same for everybody.
Different personalities mean different approaches are required and we can work with you to decide on the best choice for you, which may be:
We will always explain what each method involves and take the time to advise you as to the pros and cons of each in your particular circumstances.
The Family Law team is known to be a standout firm representing high net worth individuals in matrimonial disputes concerning trusts, inherited wealth and property, with additional expertise in drafting high-value nuptial agreements. Also has experience in handling highly acrimonious private children matters. Offers litigation expertise and also provides mediation services for clients seeking alternatives to litigation, as well as collaboratively trained lawyers.
One source lauds the team’s “very helpful and skilled lawyers,” adding: “We trust their advice and receive timely replies.”
Another interviewee says: “The lawyers are technically able and work constructively.”
Paris Smith LLP specialises in high and ultra-high net worth cases, with a particular emphasis on financial remedy and children work. The family law team is jointly led by Frank Prior who heads up the Southampton office and Huw Miles who manages the Winchester branch. Due to its proximity to the capital, the practice receives a large number of instructions and referrals from London clients. They nevertheless retain competitive charge out rates, offering a “pay as you go” scheme, allowing clients to tap into the team’s expertise only when necessary.
Sources say:
‘Paris Smith is by far the largest and strongest team in Hampshire, and possibly the south. It is set up like a London magic circle firm and is packed with stars. As a result, the team is able to provide a premier service to all levels, including very high net worth individuals. Top-rated in every respect.‘
‘Large, well established and well run team of specialists who are used to dealing with a broad range of (often high value) financial remedy and children work. They offer a superb service backed up by an excellent support team. Probably one of the top tier teams in the South of their size.‘
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