About

Provided by Paris Smith LLP

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.









Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial - The South

2
Band 2

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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Notable Practitioners

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Neil Davies
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Neil Davies
S
Senior Statespeople

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.

Huw Miles
E
Huw Miles
E
Eminent Practitioners
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.

Huw Miles leads from the top with great vision.

Frank Prior
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Frank Prior
Head of Family/Matrimonial
1
Band 1

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.

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.

Frank is an excellent family lawyer.

Danielle Taylor
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Danielle Taylor
U
Up and Coming

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.

I can’t fault Danielle, her breadth of expertise is superb. I’m delighted she was on my side.

Danielle Taylor is astonishingly clever and capable well beyond her years.

Ranked Lawyers at
Paris Smith LLP

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The South

Family/Matrimonial

Neil Davies
S
Neil Davies
S
Senior Statespeople
Huw Miles
E
Huw Miles
E
Eminent Practitioners
Frank Prior
1
Frank Prior
Head of Family/Matrimonial
1
Band 1
Danielle Taylor
U
Danielle Taylor
U
Up and Coming
Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

Neil Davies
Neil Davies
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Members

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Danielle Taylor

Frank Prior

Frank Prior

Head of Department

Heather Souter

Kirsty Morrison

Lisa Bray

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