Barry · Cardiff
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Est. 1920s
Barry & Cardiff
Barry & Cardiff
Taking care of you for over 100 years
Giving you the best legal advice at a reasonable price. From writing your Will to representing you in the Royal Courts of Justice, Passmores Solicitors is here to help you.
Established1920s
Two offices
Tynewydd Road, Barry and Cathedral Road, Cardiff.
Law Society Advanced
The only firm in the Vale of Glamorgan on the Advanced Family Law Panel.
Reunite member
One of two firms in Wales who are members of the International Child Abduction Centre.
About the firm
About Passmores Solicitors
Your solicitors of choice in Cardiff, Barry, and the Vale of Glamorgan.
From writing your Will to representing you in the Royal Courts of Justice, Passmores Solicitors is here to help you. Our roots go back to the practice David Llewellyn Jones established in the 1920s, and in 2020 we celebrated 100 years of serving the people and businesses of South Wales.
Our expertise spans:
- Wills, Probate, and Estate Administration
- Elderly & Vulnerable Client Matters
- Divorce, Separation, and Matrimonial Issues
- Public Child Care Proceedings
- Private Contact & Residence Disputes
- Residential Conveyancing & Commercial Property
- International Children Law
- Forced Marriage and Domestic Violence Matters
- Employment Law
- Contentious Probate Disputes
- Landlord & Tenant Disputes
- Civil Litigation
Legal services
Expert advice, whatever life brings
Thirteen areas of practice across three departments, each led by specialist solicitors in Barry and Cardiff.
Family Nine services
- i.
Care Proceedings
A professional team experienced in all aspects of Public Family Law, supporting parents when the Local Authority becomes involved.
- ii.
Child Abduction & International Children Law
Specialist expertise in child abduction, reuniting worried parents with their children. One of only two Reunite member firms in Wales.
- iii.
Child Contact & Residence
Experienced in all areas of Private Family Law, including child arrangements orders for contact and residence.
- iv.
Relocation: Moving Outside the UK With Your Child
Help if you seek to relocate to another country with your child, or to stop a proposed move.
- v.
Divorce, Dissolution & Separation
Divorce and dissolution services in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff, including financial settlements.
- vi.
Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage
Legal assistance for domestic violence and forced marriage, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.
- vii.
Mediation
A voluntary process to help you and your partner reach agreement without a costly and stressful court case.
- viii.
Family Law Arbitration
Our qualified Family Law Arbitrator, Catherine Roblin, is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
- ix.
Pre-Nuptial, Post-Nuptial & Living Together Agreements
Protect what matters before or during marriage, or when living together, with a clear written agreement.
Private Client Three services
- x.
Wills & Probate
Wills, probate and estate administration in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff.
- xi.
Contentious Probate
Advice on any dispute relating to the administration of a deceased person's estate.
- xii.
Lasting Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection
Protecting the affairs of vulnerable and elderly people across Barry, the Vale and Cardiff.
Property One service
Start online
Save time before your first appointment with our online forms:
- Family Matters Form
- Mediation Form
- Will Questionnaire
- Residential Conveyancing & Commercial Property
Why choose Passmores
Standing for something
Expertise recognised by the profession, and a practice rooted in the community it serves.
I
Three partners, one of whom holds a judicial appointment and often presides over court as a judge.
II
Accredited by the Law Society and the Legal Aid Agency.
III
One of two firms in Wales who are members of Reunite, the International Child Abduction Centre.
IV
The only firm of solicitors in the Vale of Glamorgan on the Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel.
V
Committed to the community: trustees of Atal y Fro and governors of schools in the Vale.
VI
Fluent Welsh speakers in the Private Client team.
VII · Free advice
Monthly free advice clinics at Age Connect and Golau Caredig.
Our team
The people behind the name
Solicitor advocates, directors, solicitors and paralegals, with decades of combined experience across family, private client and property law.
Solicitor Advocate · Family & International Children Law
Catherine Roblin
A practising solicitor for over 30 years and the first solicitor in Wales to become an accredited member of the International Child Abduction Panel. Catherine also sits as a part-time Tribunal Judge.
Director · Family Finance & Children
Sally Matthews
An expert in the financial issues arising on separation or divorce, particularly high net value cases. Sally joined the firm in 1996 and has been a collaborative lawyer since 2010.
Director · Wills, Probate & Elderly Clients
Carli Evans
A fluent Welsh speaker and member of Solicitors for the Elderly and STEP. Carli qualified in 2006, joined Passmores as a private client solicitor and became a director in 2011.
Director · Residential & Commercial Property
Claire Grace
Specialising in residential and commercial property since qualifying in 2004. Claire joined the firm in 2016 and became a director in 2021.
Solicitor · Child Care Law
Catrin Scott Thomas
Handles complex matters where the Local Authority has become involved with families. An accredited member of the Children Panel since 2023, Catrin joined Passmores in 2024.
Solicitor · Family Law
Emily Gammon
Qualified in August 2025 after her Training Contract with us. Emily focuses on children matters, matrimonial and finance cases, and domestic abuse issues.
Solicitor · Private Client & Conveyancing
Elin Jones
A fluent Welsh speaker who qualified in September 2025. Elin works alongside Carli Evans in Private Client and also within Conveyancing.
Paralegal · Private Client & Conveyancing
Jack Shewring
Studied Law and the Legal Practice Course at Cardiff University. Jack supports probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and residential property work.
In our clients' words
Client testimonials
Our history
A century in South Wales
From a practice founded in the 1920s to two offices in Barry and Cardiff, a story of continuity, care and community.
- 1920s
David Llewellyn Jones establishes the practice from which the firm grew.
- 1950s
Mr Cyril Passmore forms D.C. Passmore & Co in St Mary's Street, Cardiff.
- Late 1950s
Becomes Passmore Walters & Hopkins, trading from 132 Holton Road, Barry.
- 1978
The Barry and Cardiff offices divide by agreement; Barry continues as D.C. Passmore & Co.
- 1987
Moves to current premises at 21 Tynewydd Road, Barry, opening Monday 10 August 1987.
From the archives: the 1987 newspaper advertisement for the Tynewydd Road opening. - 1997
Merges with L.W. Lewis & Jacobs Solicitors to become Passmores Solicitors.
- 2019
Becomes a limited company in August.
- 2020
Celebrates 100 years of serving the people and businesses of South Wales.
News & events
Latest from Passmores
Talks, milestones and stories from our offices and the communities we serve.
Celebrating 20 and 30 Years at Passmores Solicitors
Two significant milestones for two of our Directors: Carli Evans celebrates 20 years with Passmores Solicitors, while Sally Matthews marks an incredible 30 years with the firm.
From the Archives: Celebrating Our History in Barry
While looking through the archives, we came across a newspaper advertisement announcing the opening of our Tynewydd Road office on 10 August 1987.
Accreditations & memberships
Accreditations
Contact
Rain or shine, we're here for you
Visit, call or write to either office. For urgent matters outside office hours, our Barry out-of-hours line is available.
