Paris Smith & Randall LLP is one of Southampton's leading law firms. Although based exclusively in the city, the firm's client base covers much of central southern England. The firm has a proud history in the city going back over 180 years.
The firm currently has 24 partners and around 72 other lawyers (solicitors, legal executives, paralegals and trainees) and together with other staff we total approximately 180 people.
Paris Smith & Randall offers a comprehensive range of commercial and private client services. The firm is structured as 7 specialist departments namely Company Commercial, Commercial Property/Planning, Residential Property, Employment, Family, Dispute Resolution and Tax & Estate Planning.
The firm's size has doubled in the past five years, its reputation attracting new work as well as continuing to serve longstanding clients. The firm is proud of its extensive private and corporate client basis. We act for a range of private and public companies and authorities, as well as for a large number of families in the region. The firm took on new office space in 2006 as part of its continued growth.
We consider that we can provide a high level of legal services to both private and commercial clients. Several members of the firm are recognised by independent assessors as leaders in their field and independent guides such as the Legal 500 and Chambers describe Paris Smith & Randall as "first -rate". Prospective trainees may be interested to read the entries in the current edition of the Chambers Student Guide or the Training Contract and Pupillage Handbook.
The firm's long term focus includes continuing to develop and value our staff and use of the latest information technology.
