Firm PROFILE

Paris Smith LLP

UK 2026

Rankings

Leading firm in UK 2026

Ranked Departments

Ranked Individuals

Top figures

3

Offices

230

Company Size

1818

Established Year

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Contributions and articles

5 Articles, Press releases, highlights

Overview

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Founded in 1818, Paris Smith is one of the largest regional law firms in the Central South, providing the full range of legal services to businesses, organisations and individuals from our offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth. Throughout the Firm's growth, one thing has remained constant: our belief that the strongest legal advice is built on strong relationships. Many of the businesses and families we act for today have been with us for generations.

Industry sectors (7)

Agriculture & Landed Estates
Sports Law
Manufacturing
Charities and Not-For -Profit
Education Sector
Retail & Leisure
Transport & Logistics

Capabilities (13)

Employment advice
Dispute Resolution
Inheritance Disputes
Inheritance Tax Advice
Mergers & Acquisitions
Management Buy Outs
Commercial Mediation
Commercial Property
Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
Regulatory & Compliance advice
Intellectual Property
Banking & Finance
Family & Matrimonial advice

Clients (15)

Co-Op
Interbay
Natwest
YMCA
Hampshire FA
Associated British Ports
Utilita Bowl
Williams Shipping
Castle Trust Bank
Paultons Park
Hillier
Haskins
Draper Tools
Hampshire Trust Bank
Yacht Havens

Key people

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Huw Miles
Managing Partner
Stuart Allen
Senior Partner
James McNeil
Partner - Head of Corporate Commercial & Finance Department
Lisa Bray
Partner - Head of Family Department
Clive Dobbin
Partner - Head of Employment Department
Helen Brown
Partner - Head of Dispute Resolution Department
Will Hadley
Partner - Head of Tax & Estate Planning Department
Rachel Saint
Partner - Joint Head of Property Department
Jin Thakar
Partner - Joint Head of Property Department

Work & experience

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Paris Smith combines full-service legal expertise with strong roots in the business communities of central southern England. Its partner-led teams provide practical, commercial advice throughout the business lifecycle and build lasting relationships with clients and professional networks. Specialist strengths include regulatory and disciplinary advice from its Sports Law Sector Group and advising farming families on agricultural businesses, succession, tax and the stewardship of landed estates.