Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Totton, Southampton
Established in the 1980s, Underwood Solicitors has been providing trusted legal guidance to individuals and businesses in Totton, Southampton, and surrounding areas. Our small but experienced team specialises in property law, family law, wills and probate, and employment law, combining decades of collective expertise with a personalised approach. We prioritise clear communication and practical solutions, offering a free 30-minute consultation to help clients navigate legal challenges confidently. With deep local knowledge and a commitment to accessibility, we ensure clients receive tailored advice that addresses their unique circumstances.Our team maintains active involvement in community affairs while adhering to the highest professional standards. We differentiate ourselves through our proactive approach to case management and dedication to achieving favourable outcomes efficiently. By maintaining a streamlined practice focused on core legal disciplines, we deliver consistent quality without unnecessary complexity. Clients benefit from direct access to senior legal professionals rather than junior delegates. Our office location in Junction Road provides convenient access for local residents while maintaining strong professional connections across Hampshire.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Family Law
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- We offer free 30-minute consultations for all new clients
- Our team has provided legal services in the local area since the 1980s
- Specialist expertise in property, family, and employment law matters
- Direct access to senior solicitors with decades of combined experience
- Proactive case management approach ensures efficient resolution of legal matters
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service handles residential property transactions with clear pricing and regular progress updates. Clients benefit from direct solicitor contact throughout the process. We specialise in straightforward purchases, sales, and remortgages across Hampshire.
Wills and Probate
We create legally sound wills and administer estates with sensitivity to personal circumstances. Our service includes inheritance tax planning and lasting power of attorney arrangements. Clients receive clear documentation and ongoing support during probate processes.
Family Law
Specialist family law support covers divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. We prioritise amicable resolutions while providing robust representation in court when necessary. Our approach minimises emotional stress during difficult transitions.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We establish legally binding power of attorney arrangements to protect clients' interests in health and financial matters. The service includes registration with the Office of the Public Guardian and guidance on choosing appropriate attorneys.
Employment Law
Our employment law service advises on contractual disputes, redundancy issues, and workplace grievances. We provide clear explanations of employment rights and represent clients in tribunal proceedings when informal resolution fails.
People
Hans Davies
Senior Partner
Qualified solicitor specialising in family law and wills with over 20 years' experience. Joined firm in 2003, became partner in 2007. Combines legal expertise with practical problem-solving approach.
Kelly Claret
Managing Partner
Licensed conveyancer with 20+ years' experience specialising in property law. Joined as locum in 2019 before becoming partner. Focuses on residential property transactions and landlord/tenant matters.
Kerry Davies
Legal Secretary
Qualified legal secretary specialising in lasting powers of attorney. Holds FILS diploma and provides technical support to senior solicitors. Regular Southampton FC attendee with local community connections.
Hollie Dunning
Legal Secretary
Family department legal secretary with policing background. Assists with matrimonial cases and probate matters. Combines organisational skills with understanding of sensitive legal issues.
Tammy Cray
Accounts Manager
Financial expert managing firm accounts with 20 years' experience. Ensures compliance with legal accounting standards while maintaining operational efficiency in financial processes.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in property law, family law, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney, and employment law matters.
Do you offer initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide a free 30-minute consultation for all new clients to discuss their legal requirements.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve clients in Totton, Southampton, New Forest, and surrounding Hampshire areas.
What experience does your team have?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience, with partners qualified since the early 2000s and specialist legal secretaries.
Reviews (4)
Ken Wilson
Sep 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Needed some urgent work doing and even though they were really busy they managed to fit me in. Thanks Kelly. Professional, friendly and very good communication. Highly recommend this firm.
Needed some urgent work doing and even though they were really busy they managed to fit me in. Thanks Kelly. Professional, friendly and very good communication. Highly recommend this firm.
S.
Jan 21, 2021
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Genuinely decent people, would highly recommend to anyone looking for legal representation or advice.
Bev Cross
Oct 22, 2020
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Poor service. We arranged an appointment with a Solicitor who chose to take his car in for repair rather than attend the meeting at the scheduled time.
Adrian Board
Sep 19, 2019
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Very friendly and professional service from a smaller independent. Have used for probate and conveyancing, good, fair pricing and value for money.
Communications good and better than most i have used in the past.
Communications good and better than most i have used in the past.
