Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Exeter
Cartridges Law is a client-centred legal practice established in Exeter in 1973. Our firm specialises in Estate Planning, Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Family Law, Housing, and Civil Litigation. With over 50 years of experience, we combine a person-centred approach with legal expertise, maintaining a strong commitment to access to justice and community support. Our team of more than 30 professionals, led by Managing Partner Victoria Matthews, delivers transparent, cost-effective legal solutions without hidden fees.We hold the Law Society's Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, reflecting our dedication to excellence in client care. Recognised through multiple Devon and Somerset Law Society Awards, including Employer of the Year and Sustainability Award, we also partner with Baby Bank Exeter to assist vulnerable families. Our services are tailored to individuals and businesses across Devon and the South West, ensuring personalised support for every client.
Services
Estate Planning
Family Law
Property Conveyancing
Housing Law
Disputes Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of legal expertise in Devon and the South West.
- Our team includes Law Society-accredited specialists in family, property, and housing law.
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
- We hold the Law Society's Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark for excellence.
- Our firm partners with Baby Bank Exeter to support local families in crisis.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Services
Estate Planning
Our Estate Planning service provides expert guidance on will writing, inheritance tax planning, lasting powers of attorney, and probate administration. We help clients secure their family's future while minimising tax liabilities. Our team handles complex estates and resolves disputes amicably.
Family Law
Specialist family law solicitors advise on divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases. We offer Resolution-accredited expertise for care proceedings and special guardianship matters with compassionate, client-focused representation.
Property Conveyancing
Residential and commercial conveyancing services cover property transactions, remortgaging, and lease agreements. Our experienced team ensures smooth processes for freehold and leasehold properties, including high-value and complex cases.
Housing Law
We provide legal support for landlords and tenants on tenancy agreements, possession proceedings, disrepair claims, and homelessness cases. Our housing specialists balance compliance requirements with client protection.
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation services handle property disputes, personal injury claims, and contentious probate matters. Our solicitors focus on early resolution while preparing robust representation for court proceedings when necessary.
People
Victoria Matthews
Managing Partner | Head of Civil Litigation & Housing
With extensive experience in civil litigation and housing law, Victoria leads our team in delivering strategic legal solutions for complex disputes and property matters.
Conall Ryan
Partner | Head of Estate Planning
Conall specialises in wills, probate, and inheritance tax planning, guiding clients through estate administration and contentious probate cases with professional expertise.
Nicky Mein
Partner | Head of Family Care
Nicky provides specialist family law advice, focusing on care proceedings and child protection cases while maintaining Resolution accreditation for children's law matters.
Karen Hakin
Head of Residential Property
Karen leads our residential conveyancing team, managing property transactions with a focus on efficiency and client communication for home buyers and sellers.
Faye Newbery
Partner | Housing
Faye specialises in housing law, representing landlords and tenants in possession proceedings and advising on social housing compliance and tenant rights.
Questions
What areas of law does Cartridges Law specialise in?
We specialise in Estate Planning, Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Family Law, Housing, and Civil Litigation across Devon and the South West.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes. We agree on scope, responsible parties, and fees upfront with no hidden costs.
Do you offer legal aid?
We have a legal aid contract for certain family law matters. Contact us to check eligibility.
What accreditations do you hold?
We hold the Law Society's Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation.
Do you support local charities?
Yes. We partner with Baby Bank Exeter to help families in crisis through donations and awareness campaigns.
Reviews (5)
Martyna Dymna
Jul 17, 2025
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Thank you Karen for handling my house purchase. You've been on top of everything throughout the whole process, always keeping me updated and being so helpful during this stressful time for me. Thank you for your hard work to get the exchange done in time.
Ding Meili
Feb 23, 2022
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Very good service. Make me happy and thankful for everything. Particularly Daniel who was very accommodating and helpful with everything. A big thank you and keep up the good work.
Sarah
Jul 22, 2021
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Cartridges and particularly Dan Smith were excellent in the way they handled my conveyancing issue. Great communication (which is vital) - they were always polite and responsive and seem to genuinely care about their clients and work. They represented my interests very well indeed and made the whole complicated issue understandable. I would definitely go to them again in the future.
Ian Judd
May 28, 2021
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Cartridges Law provided excellent service supporting the Sale, and also Purchase of our property. Clear, timely and accurate advice. Highly recommended.
Sammy Moss
Apr 15, 2021
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Writing this review on behalf one of my best friends, terrible service from Hannah quick left him 2 weeks before court case, after being to honest with her he put a lot of trust in her over 6 months also spoken about very personal things (he's to honest) and isn't willing to talk to anyone else about it and now he has to represent himself, that is causing unwanted stress for him AVOID!
