Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in South Wales
Hopkins Law is an award-winning law firm established in 2006, dedicated to providing expert legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses across the UK. With offices in Cardiff, Cowbridge, and Chepstow, our team combines decades of collective experience with a steadfast commitment to client-centric service. We specialise in family law, property law, and equity release, prioritising practical solutions tailored to individual needs. Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. We focus on simplifying complex legal matters, offering transparent communication and personalised support to achieve optimal outcomes. Our proven track record in high-net-worth divorce cases, residential conveyancing, and lifetime mortgage executions reflects our dedication to excellence. Clients consistently praise our responsiveness, empathy, and ability to resolve disputes efficiently, even in high-pressure situations. By maintaining a balance between advocacy and conciliation, we aim to minimise conflict while safeguarding client interests. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in litigation, probate, and contentious trusts, ensuring comprehensive legal coverage. Through continuous investment in professional development, we maintain cutting-edge expertise in evolving legal landscapes. This combination of local knowledge and national capability positions us as trusted advisors for both personal and commercial legal matters.
Services
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Equity Release
Wills & Probate
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law
Legal Aid Solicitors
Advocacy
Probate & LPAs
Civil & Commercial Litigation
Served areas
- Cardiff & Cowbridge
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Award-winning legal expertise since 2006
- Personalised approach focused on your best interests
- Decades of collective experience in complex legal matters
- Bespoke legal solutions tailored to individual needs
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for accountability
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional service
Highly recommend
Professional and efficient
Excellent execution
Stress-free process
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle complex high-net-worth divorces, child custody matters, and prenuptial agreements. With Higher Rights of Audience in civil proceedings, we combine advocacy skills with conciliatory approaches to resolve disputes efficiently. Clients benefit from our expertise in domestic and international family law cases, including child abduction matters.
Residential Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions with proven efficiency, particularly during high-pressure periods like stamp duty deadlines. Our conveyancers provide clear guidance for first-time buyers and property investors, ensuring smooth transfers with proactive issue resolution throughout the process.
Equity Release
Specialist equity release advice includes lifetime mortgage arrangements and inheritance act claims. Our solicitors ensure clients fully understand financial implications while executing legally sound agreements. We maintain strong relationships with financial institutions to facilitate seamless transactions.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive will drafting, contested probate resolution, and lasting power of attorney arrangements form our private client services. We handle complex estate administration with sensitivity, including contentious probate matters requiring court intervention.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation team specialises in property disputes, boundary issues, and commercial debt recovery. With membership in the Association of Contentious Trusts Specialists, we handle complex civil cases requiring strategic advocacy and alternative dispute resolution techniques.
People
Kerry Mordey
Director and Head of Family Department
Qualified solicitor since 1991 with Higher Rights of Audience in civil proceedings. Specialises in complex divorce cases and children's matters. Accredited member of the Law Society's Children Panel and active Cardiff Law Society council member.
Liane Farthing
Director and Head of Property Department
Property law expert with extensive management experience from Principality Building Society roles. Oversees residential conveyancing and equity release services while managing firm operations with legal and administrative expertise.
Mark Leyshon
Head of Commercial & Civil Litigation
ACTAPS member specialising in property disputes, inheritance claims, and commercial litigation. Recognised for resolving boundary issues and adverse possession cases with strategic legal advocacy and alternative dispute resolution.
Lynn Wheldon
Solicitor
Wills, probate, and lasting power of attorney specialist with experience in contested estates and equity release plans. Provides clear legal guidance for personal and family estate planning requirements.
Joanne James
Head of Finance
Financial management expert overseeing firm accounts and client transaction processing. Ensures compliance with legal financial regulations while maintaining efficient billing and payment procedures.
Questions
What areas do you cover for legal services?
We operate from Cardiff, Cowbridge, and Chepstow with clients across the UK. Our solicitors handle matters requiring jurisdictional representation nationwide through remote consultations and local court representation.
How can I pay legal fees?
We accept online credit/debit card payments up to £5,000 and BACS transfers. Payment details must include your invoice or matter reference number for accurate processing through our secure payment portal.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This ensures adherence to professional standards, client money protection, and access to formal complaints procedures.
Can you handle urgent legal matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, our team prioritises urgent cases during office hours. Clients receive prompt attention with immediate action plans for time-sensitive legal issues.
How do I book an initial consultation?
Contact our Cardiff head office or complete our website form to arrange an introductory meeting. We'll discuss your case details and provide initial cost estimates during this preliminary consultation.
What specialises your family law team?
Our family department handles complex divorces, child custody cases, and international family law matters. With Higher Court advocacy rights, we combine negotiation skills with litigation expertise for optimal client outcomes.
Reviews (3)
Huw Fifield
Aug 15, 2021
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Hopkins Law acted as my conveyancing solicitor. The price was very reasonable and the purchase went through quickly. I always found the staff helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.
Dave Mitchell
Apr 04, 2020
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We made the mistake of using Hopkins Law to move house to a new build recently. We never felt that they were ever on our side, although we were paying the bill, with them seeming to be an advocate of the house builder more than their own solicitor who were much more supportive. We would have put down the service as good enough and one more stress of moving. But following paying the 'final' bill from hopkins law, we recieve another bill for 270 due to there costs being higher than expected. I dont tend to write reviews. But the poor service recieved for the substancial money handed over left a bitter taste. Dave
Alex Italy
Dec 07, 2019
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Fabullous staff and great to use for arranging equity release - would recommend them as they do this for a fixed cost and very efficiently.