Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in North Wales and Cheshire
Swayne Johnson is an award-winning full-service law firm with a heritage dating back to the 1850s. We serve individuals and businesses across North Wales and Cheshire, combining traditional values with modern innovation to deliver exceptional legal services. Our team of approachable specialists prioritises client care, assigning a dedicated lawyer to each case to ensure personalised support. We actively contribute to local communities through the Swayne Johnson Charitable Trust, established in 2019 to support grassroots initiatives.Recognised for excellence, we have received accolades including the SME Legal Awards for Best Full Service Law Firm. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, our practice spans family law, commercial conveyancing, agricultural law, and specialist court of protection services.
Services
Asset Protection
Court of Protection
Commercial Conveyancing
Family Law
Employment Law
Agricultural Law
Housing Association Support
Power of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We have provided legal expertise since the 1850s, combining heritage with modern innovation.
- Our client-focused approach assigns a dedicated lawyer to ensure tailored support.
- We actively support local communities through our charitable trust established in 2019.
- Recognised as Best Full Service Law Firm at the SME Legal Awards in 2020.
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional excellence and accountability.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Asset Protection
Our asset protection services help clients secure their wealth, including family homes, against risks like divorce or care fees. We specialise in creating trusts and flexible life interest wills to ensure assets pass to loved ones without unnecessary exposure. Clients benefit from strategic planning to mitigate financial vulnerabilities while maintaining compliance with legal standards.
Court of Protection
We provide compassionate legal support for safeguarding vulnerable individuals through the Court of Protection. Our team manages deputyships, statutory wills, and tax planning for clients with dementia or brain injuries. With two SRA-recognised panel deputies and over 160 active deputyships, we ensure expert management of financial affairs for incapacitated persons.
Commercial Conveyancing
Our commercial conveyancing services guide clients through property transactions with expertise. We handle commercial developments, landed estates, and complex property law matters, leveraging established relationships with land agents and planning consultants. Clients receive independent advice from sale preparation to post-completion support.
Family Law
We offer dedicated family law services addressing divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while preparing for court intervention when necessary. Specialised support includes pre-nuptial agreements, domestic abuse injunctions, and civil partnership dissolutions, ensuring sensitive handling of emotionally challenging cases.
Agricultural Law
Our agricultural law services support farming families with succession planning and business resilience. We address land disputes, tenancy agreements, and regulatory compliance, combining legal expertise with understanding of rural business challenges to ensure long-term prosperity for agricultural enterprises.
People
Lynette Viney-Passig
Managing Director
With extensive leadership experience, Lynette oversees strategic operations and client service delivery. She serves as a professional deputy for Court of Protection cases, combining legal expertise with compassionate client support.
Sally Johnson
Associate Solicitor
Specialising in private client matters, Sally provides expert guidance on wills, trusts, and probate. Her client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions for asset protection and estate planning.
Kristin Charlton
Associate (Institute of Chartered Legal Executives)
Kristin specialises in family law, delivering pragmatic advice on divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Her empathetic approach prioritises clients' needs during challenging transitions.
Anna Lloyd Edwards
Associate Solicitor
Anna focuses on commercial property law, assisting clients with conveyancing and land disputes. Her technical expertise ensures efficient resolution of complex property transactions.
Sarah Pierce
Legal Assistant
Supporting the Court of Protection team, Sarah assists with deputyship management and client communication, ensuring meticulous administrative support for vulnerable client cases.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide legal services across North Wales and Cheshire, with six high street offices in Denbigh, St Asaph, Llandudno, Ruthin, Tattenhall, and Mold.
How do you support vulnerable clients?
Our Court of Protection specialists manage deputyships for over 160 clients, including those with dementia or brain injuries, ensuring expert financial affairs management through dedicated SRA-recognised deputies.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept standard payment methods for legal services. Specific arrangements can be discussed directly with our finance team during case consultations.
Are your services available outside regular hours?
Our offices operate Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Emergency legal support outside these hours requires prior arrangement with our team.
How do you handle client communication?
Each case receives a dedicated lawyer contact. We maintain regular updates through phone, email, and in-person meetings at your preferred office location.
Reviews (1)
Sian Hession
Dec 07, 2020
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Excellent service, support and the best all round team for all legal aspects that I and the family have needed - house sale, house purchase, Will preparation, Lasting Power of Attorney and Family Trust. Since moving back to North Wales 8 years ago I have been supported by Mared Williams and the team at Swayne Johnson's, Ruthin, Mared is not only excellent at her job but also has great empathy in understanding how difficult it can be to buy and sell a home and has ensured the process has been as stress free and speedy as possible - I highly reccomend Mared and the team for all legal aspects that are needed. My huge thanks to everyone. Sian
