Paris Smith LLP‘s practice boasts ’a wide range of skills and experience’, able to handle financial disputes involving property, trusts, and inherited wealth: this expertise extends to wealth protection services such as pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Lisa Bray took over as head of team in April 2025, with Frank Prior taking the lead on the opening of the firm’s Bournemouth office. Bray often handles cases with a corporate element, such as the handling of business assets. Huw Miles has leading experience in nuptial agreements and cohabitee disputes, and Sarah Passemard is a trained mediator.
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‘Paris Smith have the largest matrimonial team in the area with a wide range of skills and experience. They are highly experienced at working with expert witnesses and their communication is excellent.’
‘Frank Prior and Huw Miles are two of the leading matrimonial partners for HNW individuals in the area. I have always been impressed by their professionalism and timely communication.’
‘Paris Smith's strength lies in the calibre of their individuals and their strength when that knowledge and experience is shared within the team.’
‘A large team with a great deal of experience. They work collaboratively with other firms and will strive to reach a resolution constructively. Personable and friendly ethos.’
‘Frank Prior is personable, friendly with a pragmatic and can do approach to resolving matters. Easy approach to trying to address issues on behalf of clients.'
- 'Sarah Passemard is a good Mediator and has a very constructive approach to trying to resolve matters. Always willing to pick up the phone to talk through things.'
- 'Heather Souter looks to move matters forward constructively to resolution.'
- 'Danielle Taylor takes a really proactive approach and has great Mediation skills.’
- 'I found Paris Smith to be highly competent with a wide span of knowledge. Individuals appeared to work together seamlessly & efficiently. The invoices were all clearly detailed & online billing system was very simple to use.'
- 'Danielle Taylor was impressively knowledgeable. I was delighted to have her as my ally.'
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Practice head
Lisa Bray
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Sarah Passemard; Heather Souter; Kirsty Morrison; Danielle Taylor; Huw Miles; Frank Prior