Biscoes Solicitors - Portsmouth is a long established regional law firm with offices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, reflecting a heritage formed through a series of historic mergers dating back to the 1990s. The firm now operates eight offices and serves individuals, families and businesses with a wide range of legal services. Acknowledged for its client focused approach and continuity of service, Biscoes has built a reputation for stability and local knowledge that underpins its client relationships.

The firm delivers a collaborative, client centred service where specialised departments share knowledge to address the wider impact of matters. The divorce team offers compassionate and proactive advice with a fixed fee initial appointment to outline next steps and potential settlements, while the immigration practice is backed by Lexcel accreditation and an extensive approach to UK immigration routes. The employment, property and private client teams provide tailored guidance on workplace issues, residential conveyancing and estate planning, enabling clients to navigate complex situations with clarity and confidence.

The firm has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions to broaden capabilities, including Gurney Champion & Co and Heyes Samuel in 2018, Wheelers Solicitors in 2020, Hudson Solicitors in 2024, and KJ Cox Solicitors in 2024, while continuing to broaden regional reach with Port Solent head office relocation and additional offices. This growth, together with ongoing commitments to community service and flexible delivery options such as home visits and remote appointments, underpins the firm's reputation for accessible, high quality legal services.

About Biscoes Solicitors - Portsmouth
Practice areas
Family
Immigration
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Family

Biscoes Solicitors provides a dedicated family law service with a focus on divorce and related matters, offering compassionate and proactive guidance tailored to each client. The divorce team uses a fixed fee first appointment to discuss the case and potential settlements, and the firm benefits from Resolution membership and Law Society accreditation for Children Law to ensure a child focused, constructive approach.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Immigration

The immigration team is a Lexcel accredited, highly experienced department that helps individuals and businesses navigate UK immigration routes, including spouse and other visa categories, with a clear process, realistic timelines and practical, cost effective guidance.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Employment & Labor

The Employment & Labor offering covers advice for employees on workplace issues, contracts and disputes, with tailored guidance designed to protect rights and secure practical outcomes through each stage of the employment relationship.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

The Real Estate practice centres on residential conveyancing and property related matters across Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Residential Property Team has extensive experience guiding first time buyers and homeowners, and the firm is a member of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) for added assurance.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Private Client

Private Client services cover Wills, trusts, probate, inheritance protection and lasting powers of attorney. The team includes STEP affiliated specialists and operates under Lexcel accreditation to deliver bespoke estate planning and inheritance protection tailored to individuals and families.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law