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Paris Smith LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : The South

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Paris Smith LLP

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Provided by Paris Smith LLP

KEY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SERVICES

  • Property development, property management, property finance, acquisition and sale of property portfolios
  • Full commercial conveyancing service including ownership investigation, searches, enquiries and a review of suitability for your intended use
  • Property Litigation including boundary and rights of way disputes 
  • Construction projects
  • Planning consultancy and planning law advice
  • Landlord & Tenant advice including lease negotiations and lease agreements, assigning/transferring a lease, subletting, dilapidations, surrendering, lease renewal, break clauses and changing the use of the premises
  • Leasehold enfranchisement

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Our experienced team of property development solicitors can support you in all aspects of property development and regeneration.

RETAIL

Retail has been dealing with huge changes in consumer buying behaviours and demands. Now more than ever retailers are having to adapt quickly, changing the use of their technology and their premises and storage facilities. 

LEISURE

We have a wealth of experience of working with restaurants, public houses, coffee shops, hotels, holiday parks, marinas, cinemas, sports facilities and theatres and nightclubs, giving us a rounded view of what is happening in your industry right now.

Clients include:

  • Co-operative
  • Haskins
  • Hobbycraft
  • Pirelli
  • McAleer Rushe
  • Drew Smith
  • Forelle Estates

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - The South

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Paris Smith offers particular expertise in the retail sector, acting for various well-known clients on leases, acquisitions and disposals. The firm continues to carry out commercial development work. Its mandates include multimillion-pound residential development schemes across the South of England. In addition, the firm is experienced in advising on real estate finance matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Paris Smith assisted Solent Stevedores with negotiating a lease agreement to account for alterations, development and expansion of the Solent Rail Terminal at the Southampton Docks.

Strengths

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  • They provide transparency, breadth of experience and a strong understanding of client needs. They have a strong commercial awareness and understanding of business needs.

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  • They are approachable and very aware of the market.

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  • At Paris Smith, advice is delivered punctually and in clear English, making it easy for the business to digest and make informed decisions.

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  • They have a strong team that has the necessary range of experience.

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  • Their breadth of knowledge is great and wide-reaching.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joanne Spittles
    Joanne Spittles

    Joanne Spittles

    Joanne Spittles is experienced in acting for both developer and commercial clients. She advises clients on a range of matters spanning high-value developments, acquisitions and disposals.

    • Joanne is very competent with good attention to detail.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • She is pragmatic and quite commercial in her views.

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    • I like Joanne, she has been in the Southampton market for a long time.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Joanne provides very clear and concise advice.

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Ranked Individuals at Paris Smith LLP (1)

The South

Members

Provided by Paris Smith LLP

  • Minaz Rahman

  • Emma Pope

  • Edward Power

  • Lisa Sherman

  • Emily Middleditch

  • Mina Kaur

  • Tom Georgiou

  • Alice Binns

  • Lisa Busby

  • Katy Rhodes

  • Susan Moore

  • Hannah Winchester

  • Imran Mehmood

  • Abigail Benson

  • Fainche Whelan

  • Tamsin Simmonds

  • Jo Tilley

  • Dan Nailer

  • Claire Long

  • Rachel Montgomery

  • Annalee Harland

  • Ellie Emberson

  • Rachel Busby

  • Isabelle Darvall

  • Henry Barker

  • Mark Withers

  • Melissa Thompson

  • Janet May

  • Jessica Hawkins

  • Sean Hogan

  • Janay Jones

  • Elinor Davis

  • Crispin Davy

  • Peter Gammie

  • Stuart Allen

  • John Mansell

    Head of Department

  • Stephanie Bellamy

  • Nick Vaughan

  • Nicola Watson

  • Edward Watson

  • Jennifer Sanders

  • Naomi Williams

  • Rachel Saint

  • Emma Ship

  • Eva Ciunkaite

  • Adam Hughes

  • Claire Egerton

  • Alexander Cheele

  • Delicia Campbell

  • Jade Watkinson

  • Joanne Spittles

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