Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Cardiff & Barry
Passmores Solicitors has been providing expert legal advice to individuals and businesses in South Wales for over a century. Established in the 1920s, our firm combines deep-rooted local knowledge with extensive legal expertise across family law, conveyancing, wills, and probate. Our team of accredited specialists, including members of the Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel and Reunite International Child Abduction Centre, delivers tailored solutions while maintaining the highest professional standards.We prioritise accessibility through offices in Cardiff and Barry, complemented by a commitment to community service and innovative legal practices. With three partner-led departments and a focus on collaborative approaches, we ensure clients receive both technical excellence and compassionate support through complex legal challenges.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Mediation
Child Abduction Cases
Estate Planning
Domestic Violence Cases
Commercial Property
Collaborative Law
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of combined legal expertise in South Wales
- Our team includes Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel members
- We provide international child abduction support through Reunite membership
- Our solicitors hold judicial appointments and higher court advocacy rights
- We combine traditional values with modern legal technology solutions
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
- Legal Aid Agency
- Reunite International Child Abduction Centre
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
What people say
Prompt service
Professional manner
Reasonable costs
Pleasure to deal with
Expert guidance
Services
Family Law
Specialist family law services covering divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases. Our accredited solicitors provide expert guidance through emotional legal challenges. We combine technical expertise with compassionate support to achieve optimal outcomes for families in crisis.
Conveyancing
Comprehensive residential and commercial property transaction services. Our experienced conveyancing team ensures smooth property transfers with clear communication throughout the process. We handle sales, purchases, and equity release cases across South Wales.
Wills & Probate
Expert will drafting, probate administration, and lasting powers of attorney. Our specialists provide clear guidance for estate planning and inheritance matters. We offer monthly free advice clinics for elderly clients through Age Connect partnerships.
Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution services for family and property matters. Our qualified mediators help clients reach amicable agreements without court proceedings. This voluntary process reduces conflict and legal costs through collaborative problem-solving.
Child Abduction Cases
Specialist representation in international child abduction and relocation cases. As Reunite members, we handle Hague Convention proceedings and cross-border custody disputes. Our team maintains critical connections with international legal networks for urgent interventions.
People
Catherine Roblin
Family Law Specialist
Over 30 years' experience in family law, including international child abduction cases. Accredited Law Society member with higher court advocacy rights. Sits as part-time tribunal judge while leading complex family matters.
Sally Matthews
Partner & Financial Specialist
20+ years' expertise in financial divorce settlements and domestic violence cases. Resolution panel specialist and collaborative lawyer. Combines technical financial knowledge with compassionate client support through high-net-worth divorce proceedings.
Carli Evans
Private Client Solicitor
STEP member specialising in elderly client matters. Provides wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney services. Conducts community education sessions while managing complex estate planning for vulnerable clients across South Wales.
Claire Grace
Property Department Director
Specialises in residential and commercial property transactions. Manages conveyancing, lease extensions, and equity release cases. Brings national firm experience to local property matters while mentoring junior legal professionals.
Emily Gammon
Family Law Solicitor
Recent qualified solicitor focusing on child care law and domestic abuse cases. Provides sensitive support for vulnerable clients through legal aid-funded representation. Combines academic excellence with practical experience in complex family court matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Passmores Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, wills & probate, mediation services, and international child abduction cases. Our expertise also extends to commercial property and collaborative law solutions.
How can Passmores help with child custody matters?
Our accredited family law team handles private contact disputes, child arrangements orders, and international relocation cases. We work closely with Cafcass while prioritising children's welfare in all proceedings.
Are your legal services available outside Cardiff and Barry?
While based in Cardiff and Barry, we serve clients across South Wales and handle international cases through our Reunite membership and global legal network connections.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution options?
Yes, we provide mediation and collaborative law services to resolve family and property disputes amicably. Our qualified mediators help clients reach agreements without court proceedings where possible.
How does Passmores support vulnerable clients?
Our solicitors specialise in elderly client matters through monthly free advice clinics. We create lasting powers of attorney and manage Court of Protection cases with compassionate, tailored legal support.
What accreditations does Passmores hold?
We're accredited by the Law Society, Legal Aid Agency, and Reunite International Child Abduction Centre. Our solicitors also hold memberships with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Solicitors for the Elderly.
Reviews (5)
Michael
Jul 07, 2021
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Made very basic primary school level errors in a property dispute, would love to into more detail but am currently seeking assistance from the legal ombudsman, avoid at all costs.
Gaynor Bannister
Jul 04, 2021
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS! This company lost us a lot of money. I sent a complaint 8 weeks ago and they haven't even replied. Look for a decent company, with decent staff members, definitely not this company!
Anon Ymous
May 28, 2021
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Good points. Friendly and local. Bad points. Disorganised, unreliable, expensive and unhelpful. Receptionist is quite frankly inept! I don't recommend this company
L. Jones
Aug 07, 2020
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness The most embarrassing experience of dealing with "professionals" I've ever had in any capacity. Deal with them / their ineptness at your own risk.
Stuart Mackenzie
Oct 17, 2018
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I've recently had the unfortunate opportunity to experience the services of Passmores solicitors regarding a grant of probate. I will not go into the saga of their sheer ineptitude. However, I can honestly say they are perhaps the most unprofessional company I have had the ill fortune to deal with. You have been warned.
