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How Biscoes Legal Services Limited Compares

Value for money

This firm - 90%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

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.

Underpriced 1%
Overpriced 9%
About Right 89%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 91%
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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 91%
No 9%

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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%

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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.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.7/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1149
  • Very Good

    69
  • Average

    18
  • Poor

    26
  • Awful

    77

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Jamie

Jamie

November 13, 2024

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Katie is flawless and honest

I highly recommend Katie as a family solicitor. She has been exceptional in guiding me through the entire process, offering full support and clarity at every step. From the beginning, Katie provided a clear overview of what to expect, ensuring I felt prepared and informed. Her responsiveness and willingness to help in any way needed made a challenging process much more manageable. Katie’s professionalism, combined with her empathy and thorough guidance, truly set her apart. I couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor!

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John

Matter Type:

Divorce

John

November 05, 2024

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Divorce proceedings

Excellent help advice help and professionalism all the way through the process

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Nicholas

Nicholas

November 01, 2024

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Visa application

Mr Kamran handled my case through out the process, he’s easy to talk to very professional. He provided me with the detailed information I needed to speed up the process

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Margaret Glynn

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Matter Type:

Wills

Margaret Glynn

October 29, 2024

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Will

All dealt with in a friendly and professional way. Put at ease.

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Steve Cole

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Matter Type:

Probate

Steve Cole

October 16, 2024

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Probate

Very clear advice from the app, straightforward to deal with and responded in a timely manner.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Wills

Anonymous

October 16, 2024

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Biscoes Will Revision

I asked Biscoes about reviewing my will on 29 August, by 11 Sept I had a new will. Throughout the process I was v. impressed by Yasmin's professionalism, attention to detail and breadth of knowledge. Cost were precisely as quoted. I will use Biscoes again.

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Mr & Mrs Ellis

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Matter Type:

Wills

Mr & Mrs Ellis

October 10, 2024

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Personal Wills

WE can confirm that Yasmin was a pleasure to deal with as she handled our requirements professionally, efficiently, we were made to feel at ease and each stage of the process was explained in detail using language and scenarios we could understand and relate to.

The experience was very efficient, made all the more pleasurable by Yasmin's approach and effort.

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Sonny

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Matter Type:

Commercial Litigation Matters

Sonny

October 03, 2024

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Naomi was excellent - I got my money back!

Naomi solved the dispute that had been ongoing for over a year regarding a car that was faulty from the day I received it. The garage refused my right to reject and Naomi solved the issue with the garage before it got to the court, resulting in all my money being paid.


She helped me understand the issue at hand, and each positive and negative with any decisions that needed to be made. This way, I fully understood where I was legally and resulted in me getting my money back.

I can’t thank her enough for her service and the stress I felt has all been lifted due to her hard work and expertise.

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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

Matter Type:

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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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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r3kL3sS

r3kL3sS

March 24, 2024

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r3kL3sS

Very corrupt solicitors. They have committed perjury in the courts a few years ago and are still failing to cover up their perjury. They have knowingly falsified legal aid claims to scam money out of the government and the taxpayer. Which is a common practise which all corrupt solicitors do. For this reason I give these solicitors -10.

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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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Personal areas of law

  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Military
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pay Issue
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Lasting power of attorney

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Planning law
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Entrepreneurs
    • Founders
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Insurance
    • Intellectual Property
    • Litigation for Holiday and Residential Parks
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Outsourcing agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Slander
    • Small businesses
    • Start-ups
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
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