Trainee Solicitor at Parker Bullen Incorporating Kirklands
Chris Smith
Trainee Solicitor
Chris joined our Wills, Probate & Estate Planning department based in Romsey Strong House in 2022 at the end of his LLB degree as a Paralegal. He has gained valuable experience by working alongside his colleagues in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, obtaining Grants of Probate and Estate Administration and is now currently working towards becoming a Solicitor following the SQE route. Chris has greatly benefited from the experience of his colleagues and their willingness to share their expertise with him. He finds our workforce of experienced staff members who are willing to support the training of the future generation incredibly helpful. In May 2023, Chris completed Dementia Friends training due to his passion to provide a compassionate service and assist with vulnerable clients. With an enhanced understanding of dementia and its impact, Chris is committed to providing compassionate and tailored support to his clients that respects their unique needs and fosters a supportive environment. Chris completed the LLB Law Degree with the University of Chichester in 2022, graduating with a 2:1 and in January 2023 began his Solicitor Apprenticeship. During his University studies, Chris worked virtually with Irwin Mitchell and took part in different advocacy opportunities including acting for the appellant in a Criminal Appeal case, receiving recognition as one of few “top advocates”, and the preparation for a Landmark Chambers Public Law Mooting Competition in November 2021. He also volunteers with Southern Health NHS as a Mental Health Act Review Manager reviewing the legality of the detention of patients under the Mental Health Act 1983 which proves useful when considering capacity of clients for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Strong House., The Horsefair, SO51 8EZ
He is an experienced Trainee Solicitor who is able to assist you
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
9 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About Chris Smith
Chris joined our Wills, Probate & Estate Planning department based in Romsey Strong House in 2022 at the end of his LLB degree as a Paralegal. He has gained valuable experience by working alongside his colleagues in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, obtaining Grants of Probate and Estate Administration and is now currently working towards becoming a Solicitor following the SQE route. Chris has greatly benefited from the experience of his colleagues and their willingness to share their expertise with him. He finds our workforce of experienced staff members who are willing to support the training of the future generation incredibly helpful. In May 2023, Chris completed Dementia Friends training due to his passion to provide a compassionate service and assist with vulnerable clients. With an enhanced understanding of dementia and its impact, Chris is committed to providing compassionate and tailored support to his clients that respects their unique needs and fosters a supportive environment. Chris completed the LLB Law Degree with the University of Chichester in 2022, graduating with a 2:1 and in January 2023 began his Solicitor Apprenticeship. During his University studies, Chris worked virtually with Irwin Mitchell and took part in different advocacy opportunities including acting for the appellant in a Criminal Appeal case, receiving recognition as one of few “top advocates”, and the preparation for a Landmark Chambers Public Law Mooting Competition in November 2021. He also volunteers with Southern Health NHS as a Mental Health Act Review Manager reviewing the legality of the detention of patients under the Mental Health Act 1983 which proves useful when considering capacity of clients for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Chris Smith
Address
Parker Bullen Incorporating Kirklands
Strong House.
The Horsefair
SO51 8EZ
Phone 01794513466
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Trainee Solicitor
Parker Bullen LLP
?-present
Will preparation
We found the whole process very easy and straightforward.
Chris Smith was very professional and dealt with the process speedily.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 20 November, 2024
Dear David, Thank you for sharing your kind words about your experience with Chris Smith from our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning department. We are delighted to hear that you found the process easy and straightforward. If you ever require assistance again in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. With best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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Will writing
My wife and I needed some new wills, Chris was very helpful and informative. The whole process was quick and efficient.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 12 November, 2024
Dear Steve, Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that Chris Smith from our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team in Romsey was able to assist you and your wife effectively with your wills. If there's anything more we can assist you with in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. With best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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Sound advice
From the first meeting with Chris I was reassured by the advice I received. This led to a smooth change of my Will and notice to the land registry re the Trust to be set up on my death.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 30 July, 2024
Dear Paul, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your positive experience with our firm. We are delighted to hear that Chris Smith from our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team in Romsey was able to provide the reassurance and advice you needed during the process of changing your Will and setting up the Trust. Should you have any further questions or require additional assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. With best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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Parker Bullen provide excellent probate and estate administration supp
I have acted with power of attorney or as executor for five estates over the past 12 years, and Parker Bullen has easily been the best law firm I have dealt with in that respect. The most recent estate was wound up in 11 months, and the support we received from Chris Smith and Ashley Partridge could not have been better. Regular and clear communication from Chris was very helpful to enable me to manage my own communications with beneficiaries and other agencies dealing with the estate. I should also mention Jo Tedd as the conveyancing solicitor who was most helpful and understanding in selling the vacant property in the estate. Many thanks to everyone at Parker Bullen.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 28 February, 2024
Dear Andrew, Thank you for taking your time to leave a review for Chris Smith and Ashley Partridge from ours Wills, Probate and Estate Planning department, but also Jo Tedd from our Property department in Salisbury. We are so pleased that you are happy with the services that you have received and communication was clear and helpful. Don't hesitate to contact us again in the future, should you need us. With best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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Excellent service
We recently created our wills (during will month) and the detail and expertise from Chris in the Romsey office was fantastic. He got us thinking of things we hadn't thought about and really covered all the bases for us.
Could not fault the speed we could do this and attention to detail.
This is a weight off our minds now and we had been putting it off for a very long time - no need to as this was one of the easiest ways ever, should of done it years ago!
All the staff were very friendly and super efficient. Would definitely recommend, and would use them again in future if needed.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 29 September, 2023
Hi JCP, Many thanks for taking the time to leave your review for Chris and the team in our Romsey office. We are so pleased that you were happy with the service provided and that you felt Chris went above and beyond with his advice, covering every area for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us again, should you need us. With best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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Will
Hannah and Chris were so very professional and kind in assisting when I prepared my new Will particularly as I had recently lost my husband. Can thoroughly recommend Parker Bullen.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 15 August, 2023
Hi Cynthia, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review for Hannah and Chris in our Romsey office. We are so pleased they were able to be there for you during this sad time, and that you were happy with the service they provided. We send our best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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Free wills service
We contacted Parker Bullen to participate in Free Wills Month & they were really helpful. They were friendly & professional & took time to understand our requirements. Our wills were drafted with a minimum of fuss & they were able to answer any questions we had. We would definitely use them in the future.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 30 June, 2023
Dear Peter, Many thanks for taking the time to leave your review for our Wills department based in Romsey. We are so pleased to hear that you would use us again and that you were happy with the level of service received from the team. With best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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Excellent service
My partner and I required new wills and advice on inheritance tax. From the outset we were given clear, sound advice. A price was quoted at the first meeting which we were happy with. The process was efficient and effective, with the required wills and advice provided in the timescale indicated. We would be happy to recommend this firm to others. The people who dealt with us were Ashley Partridge and Chris Smith, both of whom were approachable, responsive and professional.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 12 May, 2023
Hi Jane, Many thanks for your review of our services, in particular for the advice you received from Ashley and Chris. We are delighted that you found our team helpful and efficient, and will be here once more should you need us for anything in the future. With best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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IHT/LPA advice
Very good from start to finish - Ashley and Chris guided us though some IHT and LPA advice that was both practical and effective, and made good sense both tax-wise and legacy-wise. We've made some changes already - wills, trusts, gifts, PETs, LPAs etc and have some more to do but we'll certainly follow the guidance we've received.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Smith
A representative from Parker Bullen LLP responded to this review on 06 January, 2023
Hi Sean, Many thanks for leaving your review for Ashley and Chris, and the quality of service they provided you with. We are delighted to have been able to assist you on this occasion and look forward to working with you again in the future, should you need us. With best wishes, Parker Bullen LLP
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