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How Biscoes Legal Services Limited Compares

Value for money

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This firm - 89%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Biscoes Legal Services Limited on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Biscoes Legal Services Limited. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 90%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Biscoes Legal Services Limited and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Biscoes Legal Services Limited performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 90%
No 10%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 92%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Biscoes Legal Services Limited and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Biscoes Legal Services Limited compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 92%
No 8%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Biscoes Legal Services Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.7/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1084
  • Very Good

    69
  • Average

    17
  • Poor

    26
  • Awful

    76

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
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  • Initial Impressions
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Feliza

Feliza

September 07, 2024

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Communication about Visa Sponsorship

The communication was very productive. All our questions were addressed and answered in full. Everything was very clear and understandable.

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Pamela

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Divorce

Pamela

September 05, 2024

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Outstanding

I was recommended to go to Biscoes after a somewhat difficult experience with another solicitor. This was a trifle disconcerting, no divorce proceedings are easy at the best of times, but Gail was simply amazing, down to earth, practical, knowledgeable and just... 'got on with the job'. Gail obtained a far better than expected outcome for me for which I shall be forever grateful. Heartfelt thank you, to you, Gail, and to Mandy who so efficiently assisted her.

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Diane Fitzgerald

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Matter Type:

Wills

Diane Fitzgerald

September 03, 2024

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Wills

Yasmin was very good and told us everything to cover (with very good advice). We were happy with the outcome and very happy with what was told to us and the quickness of the end.

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anil

anil

August 29, 2024

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Good - Met Expectations

I had a positive experience with Biscoes Solicitors. They were professional and handled my visa application efficiently. The communication was clear, and the process went smoothly. Overall, they met my expectations, and I would consider using their services again in the future.

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Greg

Greg

August 29, 2024

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Cross Option Agreement

Sasha was very good sorting Cross Option Agreement for me and my bussines partner. Great customer service, highly recomended.

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Jordan

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Jordan

August 23, 2024

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Initial family court approach

I reached out to Stephanie in order to obtain legal advice on what my entitlements are and to discuss the processes of family court.

Stephanie was very professional, she listened to my concerns and provided advice accordingly once all information was understood.

I will continue to use Stephanie throughout this process and can highly recommend.

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Heather Cracknell

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Wills

Heather Cracknell

August 12, 2024

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Great service, great advice

Yasmin was first class to deal with, efficient, calm and informative providing a great service.
Wills was written and signed within two weeks.

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Mike

Mike

August 12, 2024

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British Citizenship

I am incredibly grateful to Kashif Kamran and Maria Neville for their outstanding support and expertise in helping me obtain British citizenship. From the very beginning, they demonstrated a deep understanding of the complex legal process and guided me every step of the way with professionalism and care.

Kashif took the time to thoroughly explain each stage of the application, ensuring I was well-informed and comfortable with the process. They were always responsive and proactive in handling the administrative aspects of my application. They ensured that all necessary documents were prepared accurately and submitted promptly, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Thanks to their combined efforts, my application was successful, and I am now proud to call myself a British citizen. I highly recommend Kashif and Maria to anyone seeking expert legal assistance in immigration matters.

Thank you once again for making this significant milestone possible.

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Tracy Ann

Matter Type:

Matrimonial finance

Tracy Ann

August 10, 2024

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Thank you for an excellent service

Stephanie inherited my account at a particularly difficult time in the proceedings. She was thorough, professional and quick to respond to any issues that were raised. I have total confidence that she would deal with my issues in a highly professional and prompt fashion and she certainly did not disappoint. I would have no hesitation in referring anyone to her.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

August 06, 2024

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House Sale

We used Biscoes to complete the sale of my late fathers bungalow. This was completed in two months and the whole process was incredibly smooth without any hicups. Marissa kept us updated every step of the way.

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Jeanette

Jeanette

July 12, 2024

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Jeanette

Having to deal with Biscoes solicitors (Stephanie Bellchambers) I have found them to be most unhelpful when asking for clarification and unprofessional.

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Martin

Martin

April 18, 2024

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Martin

Great service by George and Hannah during our purchase of leasehold apartment in Southsea. Great communication, everything performed swiftly and transparently. Fully recommended. Thank you!

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Nikieta

Matter Type:

Immigration Law

Nikieta

April 04, 2024

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Nikieta

I have used this firm recently for an immigration matter. They were professional, knowledgeable and reassuring thought. They dealt with our urgent case quickly and got us a great outcome. I would definitely reccomend.

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Neale

Neale

March 29, 2024

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Neale

Great experience and very friendly and professional staff! Def recommend.

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Zack

Zack

March 27, 2024

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Zack

Easy and simple service, always kept inform throughout the whole process making it very easy.

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About this branch

Description

Historically, the longserving Portsmouth based firms of Biscoe Smith, Heather and Bellinger, Cousins Burbidge & Connor and Lyndhurst Groves merged in 1994 to form Biscoes Cousins Groves. In 2004 in the Firm's 150th year, Biscoes absorbed Wilkinson & Co and merged with King and Franckeiss, both well respected local firms. Subsequently in 2005 a merger with Covers added a Petersfield office to an already impressive list of locations, which was closely followed by the opening of an office in Gosport. In 2006 a Portchester branch was created following the link up with the long established practice of Barry Swanton & Co. In 2018 Biscoes merged with Gurney Champion & Co & Heyes Saumuel in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Biscoes continues to move confidently into the 21st Century, whilst remaining steadfastly committed to the provision of a traditional and locally based legal service. Located in offices close to you. Emergency and home appointments are available in certain cases. We are here to help you with all your legal requirements and offer a comprehensive range of legal services. We pride ourselves in providing a professional approach in a friendly environment.

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