Paris Smith

Paris Smith LLP is a full-service law firm with a history spanning over 205 years, providing legal services to businesses, organisations, and individuals. The firm operates from offices located in Southampton, Winchester, and Bournemouth, serving clients across the UK and internationally. Its established practice is recognised in various legal directories for its expertise in the Central South of England. The firm's long-standing presence in the legal sector underscores its commitment to delivering comprehensive legal support.

The firm's purpose is to assist its clients in thriving and navigating both challenges and opportunities. Paris Smith LLP is guided by its core values, encapsulated in the acronym SPIRIT: Service Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Trust. These values form the foundation of its client partnerships, with the firm known for its clear-sighted advice and empathetic understanding of client situations and needs. This approach has fostered enduring relationships, with over 500 clients maintaining connections with the firm for more than a decade.

Paris Smith LLP offers a comprehensive array of legal services tailored to meet the diverse requirements of its clientele. The firm's practice areas encompass corporate and commercial law, commercial property, dispute resolution, and employment law. Additionally, the firm provides legal guidance on family matters, immigration, residential property, planning, wills, trusts, and probate. These services are designed to offer expert legal protection and guidance for both business growth and personal life planning.

While not a direct provider of student accommodation, Paris Smith LLP possesses experience in advising landlords involved in the student housing sector. The firm offers legal guidance to landlords who rent properties to students, particularly concerning Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This includes advising on the licensing requirements for HMOs in specific areas of Southampton, such as Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling, Shirley, Freemantle, Millbrook, and Bassett. The firm also provides counsel on planning consent for HMO properties, referencing the Article 4(1) direction in Southampton.

Furthermore, Paris Smith LLP assists landlords with compliance regarding deposit protection schemes and the provision of prescribed information to tenants. Beyond its legal services, Paris Smith LLP is actively involved in the communities where its staff live and work. The firm collaborates with stakeholders across the public, private, and voluntary sectors, aiming to contribute to the well-being and future prosperity of the region. This community engagement includes supporting local charities, such as the YMCA Fairthorne Group, and forming partnerships with local institutions like Utilita Bowl.

The firm's dedication to its clients is further demonstrated through its high client satisfaction levels, which exceed 95%, and its commitment to continuously reviewing and appraising its performance.