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Paris Smith LLP

Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Paris Smith LLP

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Whatever situation you face, your family law solicitor needs to do more than take the time to understand your personal situation. They should be right there with you, every step of the way; an expert guide, a strategic thinker and importantly, an empathetic advisor helping you to guide your way through whatever chapter in your life you currently face.

We can help:

MANAGE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS 

With 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:

  • finding the best solution to enable you to move on with your life and help you fully understand your options and what your entitlements are;
  • helping you navigate the emotional difficulties that a disagreement about a child can create; and
  • keeping you safe: giving you the right powers to protect a child you are concerned about, or if you are in a dangerous situation yourself.

PROTECT YOUR FUTURE 

  • helping you put arrangements in place to protect your business, income, inheritance or pension if your relationship breaks down 
  • Planning with your partner: advising on  and  agreements so you have the proper protection in place 

Different personalities mean different approaches are required and we can work with you to decide on the best choice for you, which may be:

  • mediation
  • collaborative law;
  • arbitration;
  • private financial dispute resolution hearing/early neutral evaluation; or
  • court application.

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Family/Matrimonial: Mediators - The South


What the Team is Known For

Paris Smith is a standout firm in Southampton representing high net worth individuals in matrimonial disputes concerning trusts, inherited wealth and property, with additional expertise in drafting high-value nuptial agreements. The team also has experience in handling highly acrimonious private children matters. The firm offers litigation expertise and also provides mediation services as well as collaboratively trained lawyers.

Strengths

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  • Paris Smith is a big team. The lawyers are knowledgeable, have a good depth of experience, work hard and are always professional.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • The firm provides extensive knowledge and experience throughout the whole divorce process. It is efficient, kind, tactful and reassuring; it's an excellent service.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • The partners and associates have great technical knowledge. The team's key strength is its combined knowledge and experience.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightNeil Davies
    SpotlightNeil Davies

    Neil Davies

    Neil Davies is an accredited mediator and experienced divorce lawyer who has notable strength in handling high net worth matrimonial finance cases.

    • Neil Davies is an excellent family lawyer and an excellent mediator.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • Eminent PractitionersHuw Miles
    Eminent PractitionersHuw Miles

    Huw Miles

    Huw Miles is the managing partner of Paris Smith and also leads the firm's family offering in Winchester. He is regularly instructed to advise on high-value financial remedies.
    • Huw is one of the leading experts for matrimonial work in the area.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Huw Miles leads from the top with great vision.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • Band 1Frank Prior
    Band 1Frank Prior

    Frank Prior

    Frank Prior regularly handles financial disputes following divorce and separation. He is also adept at drafting prenuptial agreements involving substantial wealth and high-value assets.

    • Frank is incredibly creative. He looks at a problem and carves out a solution for the benefit of the client.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Frank always sees the bigger picture and tries to reach a resolution. He's got a good sense of humour, he knows his stuff and has got that experience and knowledge.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Frank is an excellent family lawyer.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • Up and ComingDanielle Taylor
    Up and ComingDanielle Taylor

    Danielle Taylor

    Danielle Taylor has a broad range of family law experience. She advises on both financial disputes and children law matters, with additional expertise in mediation.

    • Danielle is always prepared and her judgement is well balanced.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • I can’t fault Danielle, her breadth of expertise is superb. I’m delighted she was on my side.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Danielle Taylor is astonishingly clever and capable well beyond her years.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK

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