Paris Smith LLP

Paris Smith LLP is a historic regional law firm rooted in the South of England, with offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth. The firm delivers a comprehensive range of services to businesses, organisations and individuals, including Corporate and Commercial advisory, Banking and Finance, and dispute resolution, supported by specialists who combine legal expertise with commercial insight to help clients manage risk and seize opportunities.

Renowned for practical, commercially focused guidance, Paris Smith has earned recognition in independent directories and regional awards. The firm has been named in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 rankings for Corporate and Commercial excellence and has been honoured as Hampshire Large Firm of the Year in 2024, reflecting depth of expertise and strong client partnerships across the South.

Paris Smith emphasizes accessible, client focused service. Grounded in a three office footprint, the firm uses technology to deliver high levels of service to clients across the UK, offering flexible engagement options including telephone, online appointments and in person meetings from the outset.

About Paris Smith LLP

Founded in 1818

194 people in their team

Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Corporate & Commercial

Lawsuits & Disputes

Immigration

Private Client

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Paris Smith's Banking & Finance team provides market leading financial advice with industry specific experience. They support lenders and borrowers through debt facilities, asset and property finance and acquisition finance, tailoring financial products to client needs and offering practical, commercially minded solutions to structure and negotiate transactions.

Investment

Securities

Financial Services Regulation

Tax Increment Financing

Project Finance

Structured Finance

Acquisition / Leveraged Finance

Debt Capital Markets

Equity Capital Markets

Sustainable Finance

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Funds & Asset Management

Corporate & Commercial

Paris Smith's Corporate & Commercial practice advises on company secretarial services, corporate governance and advisory, growth capital, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and ownership agreements. The team combines legal precision with commercial insight to help growing businesses and private enterprises manage risk and execute complex transactions.

Administrative

Admiralty & Maritime

Agriculture

Antitrust

Aviation

Business Registration

Contract

Due Diligence

Franchising

Gaming

Government Contract

Licensing

Merger & Acquisition

Transportation

Venture Capital

Cannabis Law

Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations

International Trade Law

Government Relations & Lobbying

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

Sanctions & Export Controls

Lawsuits & Disputes

Paris Smith's Lawsuits & Disputes team handles commercial and private disputes, including contract disputes, debt recovery, intellectual property disputes, professional negligence and property litigation. The practice provides strategic guidance and represents clients through litigation or alternative dispute resolution, focusing on clear, cost-effective paths to resolution.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

Immigration

Paris Smith's Immigration practice provides guidance for both business and individual clients on sponsorship, work visas and related compliance. The team helps clients navigate UK immigration requirements, streamline processes and minimise disruption to operations or personal mobility.

Asylum

Business Visa

Citizenship

Dependent Visa

Permanent Residency

Retirement Visa

Work Permit

Citizenship by Investment

Residence by Investment

Golden Visa

Private Client

Paris Smith's Private Client practice focuses on Wills, Trusts & Estates, estate planning and administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and probate. It also advises farming families on succession planning and tax efficiency, helping clients preserve wealth and pass assets to the next generation.

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship

Nursing Home Abuse

Probate

Trusts

Will & Testament

Elder Abuse Law

Inheritance Law

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