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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Portsmouth
Established in 1853, Hudsons Solicitors has grown through strategic mergers to become a trusted legal provider across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and South Surrey. With over 170 years of combined experience, our team of specialists offers expert legal advice in areas including residential property, family law, personal injury, and commercial law. We pride ourselves on delivering a traditional, locally rooted service with modern efficiency, ensuring accessibility through emergency appointments, remote consultations, and home visits.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in consistently high client feedback, with a focus on clear communication, transparency, and tailored solutions. As a regulated firm by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice.
Services
Residential Property
Family Law
Personal Injury
Commercial Law
Immigration
Wills and Probate
Mental Health
Employment Law
Medical Negligence
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer over 170 years of combined legal expertise across multiple practice areas.
- Our team provides emergency and home appointments for urgent client needs.
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate based on annual feedback surveys.
- Our solicitors hold specialist accreditations in family law, mental health, and immigration.
- We operate eight accessible offices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Great Service
Impossible possible
Happy to recommend
Emergency support
Expert knowledge
Services
Residential Property
Our residential property specialists handle all aspects of property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgaging, and leasehold extensions. We provide clear cost estimates and proactive updates throughout the process. Clients benefit from our established relationships with local authorities and surveyors to ensure smooth completions.
Family Law
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic abuse cases with sensitivity and expertise. Our collaborative approach prioritises amicable resolutions while preparing robust court representation when needed. We offer emergency injunctions for urgent protection requirements.
Personal Injury
Specialist solicitors manage road accident, workplace, and medical negligence claims with no win-no fee arrangements available. We coordinate medical assessments and rehabilitation support alongside compensation claims. Our success rate exceeds industry averages for claimant settlements.
Commercial Law
We advise on commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and employment law matters. Our team provides fixed-fee packages for SMEs and tailored shareholder agreements. With over 100 years combined experience, we deliver practical solutions for business growth and risk management.
Immigration Law
Specialists handle visa applications, asylum claims, and citizenship processes with Home Office accreditation. We offer urgent same-day advice for deportation cases and maintain a 92% success rate in spouse visa applications. Document verification services ensure compliance with evolving immigration rules.
People
Tim Gamester
Director and Head of Private Client/Wills & Probate
With 25 years' experience in probate law, Tim specialises in complex estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation. He leads our Wills and Probate team in Portsmouth, maintaining a client retention rate of 93% through personalised service and clear communication.
Sultana Ali
Business Immigration Solicitor
Sultana heads our immigration department, with expertise in Tier 2 visas and asylum cases. She holds a 98% success rate in spouse visa applications and provides urgent same-day consultations for deportation matters, combining legal expertise with compassionate client support.
Stephanie Bellchambers
Director & Head of Family Law
A specialist family lawyer with 18 years' experience, Stephanie handles complex child custody cases and domestic abuse injunctions. She maintains collaborative relationships with local social services to achieve optimal outcomes for vulnerable clients while preparing robust court documentation when required.
Questions
What areas do Biscoes Solicitors cover?
We operate from eight offices across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and South Surrey, with remote and home appointments available nationwide.
Do you offer emergency legal appointments?
Yes, we provide emergency appointments for urgent matters at selected offices, with remote consultation options available.
How are legal costs managed?
We provide transparent cost estimates upfront, with fixed-fee options and no win-no fee arrangements available for eligible cases.
Are your solicitors specialist accredited?
Our team holds specialist accreditations in family law, mental health, and immigration law through professional regulatory bodies.
Can I get same-day legal advice?
We offer urgent same-day consultations for immigration and family law matters through our dedicated emergency appointment system.
