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K J Smith Solicitors Southampton

4.8(101 reviews)See reviews ↓·Southampton

About the company

K J Smith Solicitors is a trading name of KJS Solicitors Limited and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The firm has over 80 people and operates in 14 different offices across 16 locations. It holds the Platinum Investors in People Award and has been shortlisted for Employer of the Year. The firm is recognised by the Legal 500 as a Leading Firm in a number of practice areas, and its lawyers are members of Resolution. It runs a comprehensive Emerging Leaders programme and abides by a client charter.

The Southampton office is headed by Robyn Bowyer (Partner), and the team includes Derek Parsons (Partner), Daniel Norris (Associate Solicitor), Lydia Anson (Associate Solicitor), Hannah Creasey (Solicitor), Max Nugent (Trainee Solicitor) and Hannah White (Paralegal). The firm offers a free 45-minute consultation, does not provide services funded by legal aid, and can arrange virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams. Its main services include divorce and separation, finances, child arrangements, domestic abuse, unmarried couples, and private client services. The firm supports clients in Eastleigh, Fareham, Romsey and Gosport, as well as communities across the South East of England.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Guidance through divorce and financial settlements that is both clear and steady runs through the accounts left for this Southampton firm, with clients describing how a difficult period was made considerably less stressful by the support they received. Robyn Bowyer, Dan Norris, Lydia and Hannah C are named repeatedly for their approachable professionalism, empathy and willingness to explain each stage of the procedure. Something that features in review after review is the speed of replies, with messages answered within hours and a clear plan of action offered whenever an issue arose.

Knowledge of family court work and of the financial side of separation is widely praised, as is the step-by-step explanation that helped people make informed choices. Several reviewers mention that costs were set out plainly and that they were kept informed about what was required of them. The wider team is described as friendly throughout. Estate planning and family counselling also feature among the services, while the direct and focused manner of Robyn Bowyer is highlighted for cutting through complexity.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Michael McCarthy20 May 2026

Robyn was excellent. Direct, forthright, challenging and focussed. What you need in divorce to cut away the nonsense and get to the deal. Very professional.

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Michael O'rourke15 April 2026

Daniel norris at kj Smith solitors in Southampton was brilliant who delt with my case in family court very knowledgeable and supportive in a unfamiliar area gave sound advice i couldnt fault anything highly recommend to anyone. Even the rest of the team were very friendly.

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Lana Holmes26 March 2026

I want to say thank you to Derek Parsons for the 45-minute free consultation. I was very impressed from the moment we started talking. I truly appreciated that you took the time to listen to my concerns and encouraged me to start from the beginning so you could gain a detailed picture of my situation. I did not feel rushed or pressured, and your understanding helped put my mind at ease. I also appreciate you going above and beyond by following up our session with a care email containing helpful links and further reassurance. It is clear that you are highly knowledgeable in family law. Your honesty and genuine approach made me feel comfortable and confident that I could trust your advice. You provided the best consultation I have had, and if I require a solicitor in the future, I will certainly be getting back in contact with you. Thank you again for your time and professional guidance.

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Stacy A24 March 2026

I had a very positive experience with Hannah Creasey and the team at KJ Smith Solicitors while they handled my divorce case. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and genuinely supportive during what can be a difficult time. Their team was quick to respond to any questions I had and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I really appreciated their reliability and clear communication, which made everything feel much more manageable. I’m grateful for their sincere approach and dedication, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend KJ Smith to anyone in need of legal support.

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Robert6 March 2026

KJ Smith Solicitors Although the divorce has been a tough time, to have Robyn and her team to support and help has been amazing. Robyn, Lydia and Max have been comforting positive and friendly, all questions have been answered quickly and clearly. Their knowledge and guidance have helped make it as least stressful as possible. Very grateful for all their help.

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Layla Alice5 March 2026

Although my divorce still ongoing. From the first time I met with Lydia from KJ Smith Solicitors, was immediately impressed with her knowledge and her time to take me through step-by-step what I could expect to happen through the divorce procedure. Whenever I've emailed them, I always get an answer within hours, and whenever there was an issue, they were straight on to it with a plan of action, I would thoroughly recommend Lydia and her team. Thank you, Lydia and Oliver for all the advice.

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Karl Stevens5 March 2026

I transferred to K J Smith Solicitors part-way through the very difficult, contested financial proceedings in my ongoing divorce, now in it's 4th year. I was immediately bowled over by the efficiency of the handover process. My prior solicitor did not make it easy to obtain all the prior information and K J Smith were picking up the case immediately after a challenging FDR, with a Notice to Show Cause hearing pending due to the other party going back on agreements reached in said FDR. Robyn Bowyer has dealt with my case for the last year since picking it up. Robyn and the team, including Lydia, Hannah, Max, and others I'm sure, have got my case back on track and, as stressful and exhausting as it is, they have smoothed the process as much as possible and made me feel much more confident of an eventual end to it. Sadly, from my experience, there is no easy path when the two sides cannot agree or act reasonably in financial proceedings. The right representation is absolutely essential. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Robyn and the others at K J Smith. Thank you to them all for getting me through it so far.

Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
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