Barry Office
21 Tynewydd Road, Barry, CF62 8HB- Phone
- 01446 721000
- Fax
- 01446 746949
Out of hours: 07879 297062
Since the 1920s Taking care of you for over 100 years
How can we help you today?
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, we're here to help.
Choose what's closest to your situation
- I'm separating or divorcing
- Arrangements for my children
- Social services are involved with my family
- I need protection from abuse
- Making a Will or dealing with probate
- Protecting an elderly relative
- Buying or selling a home
- A child has been taken abroad
Not sure? See all 13 services or call us and we'll point you in the right direction.
- 100+ yearsServing the people and businesses of South Wales
- 2 officesTynewydd Road, Barry and Cathedral Road, Cardiff
- 1 of 2Firms in Wales that are members of Reunite
- CymraegFluent Welsh speakers in our Private Client team
Our services
Expert advice, at a reasonable price
Thirteen specialist services across family law, private client and property. Filter to find what you need.
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Family
Care Proceedings
A professional team experienced in all aspects of Public Family Law, supporting parents when the Local Authority becomes involved.
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Family
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.
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Family
Child Contact & Residence
Experienced in all areas of Private Family Law, including child arrangements orders for contact and residence.
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Family
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.
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Family
Divorce, Dissolution & Separation
Divorce and dissolution services in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff, including financial settlements.
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Family
Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage
Legal assistance for domestic violence and forced marriage, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.
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Family
Mediation
A voluntary process to help you and your partner reach agreement without a costly and stressful court case.
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Family
Family Law Arbitration
Our qualified Family Law Arbitrator, Catherine Roblin, is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
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Family
Pre-Nuptial, Post-Nuptial & Living Together Agreements
Protect what matters before or during marriage, or when living together, with a clear written agreement.
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Private Client
Wills & Probate
Wills, probate and estate administration in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff.
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Private Client
Contentious Probate
Advice on any dispute relating to the administration of a deceased person's estate.
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Private Client
Lasting Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection
Protecting the affairs of vulnerable and elderly people across Barry, the Vale and Cardiff.
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Property
Residential Conveyancing & Commercial Property
Buying, selling, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, lease extensions, equity release and commercial property.
Find out more about Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property
Prefer to start online? Family Matters Form · Mediation Form · Will Questionnaire · Conveyancing & Commercial Property
Or ask us a question
Why Passmores
A local firm with national standing
From writing your Will to representing you in the Royal Courts of Justice, Passmores Solicitors is here to help you.
Giving you the best legal advice at a reasonable price.
Our promise, since the 1920s- Three partners, one of whom holds a judicial appointment and often presides over court as a judge.
- Accredited by the Law Society and the Legal Aid Agency.
- One of two firms in Wales who are members of Reunite, the International Child Abduction Centre.
- The only firm of solicitors in the Vale of Glamorgan on the Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel.
- Committed to the community: trustees of Atal y Fro and governors of schools in the Vale.
- Fluent Welsh speakers in the Private Client team.
- Monthly free advice clinics at Age Connect and Golau Caredig.
Areas of expertise
- Wills, Probate & Estate Administration
- Elderly & Vulnerable Client Matters
- Divorce, Separation & Matrimonial Issues
- Public Child Care Proceedings
- Private Contact & Residence Disputes
- Residential Conveyancing & Commercial Property
- International Children Law
- Forced Marriage & Domestic Violence
- Employment Law
- Contentious Probate Disputes
- Landlord & Tenant Disputes
- Civil Litigation
Our team
The people you'll be talking to
Experienced solicitors and staff across our family, private client and property teams.
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Catherine Roblin
Solicitor Advocate · Family & International Children Law
A practising solicitor for over 30 years, and the first solicitor in Wales to become an accredited member of the International Child Abduction Panel.
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Sally Matthews
Director · Family Finance & Children
An expert in the financial issues that arise on separation or divorce, particularly high net value cases. Joined the firm in 1996.
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Carli Evans
Director · Wills, Probate & Elderly Clients
Wills, probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. A member of Solicitors for the Elderly and a full member of STEP.
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Claire Grace
Director · Residential & Commercial Property
Specialising in residential and commercial property since qualifying in 2004. Joined in 2016 and became a director in 2021.
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Catrin Scott Thomas
Solicitor · Child Care Law
Handles complex matters where the Local Authority has become involved with families. Shortlisted for the 2018 Cardiff District Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year.
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Emily Gammon
Solicitor · Family Law
Children matters, matrimonial and finance cases, and domestic abuse issues, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.
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Elin Jones
Solicitor · Private Client & Conveyancing
Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney and probate from initial instruction through to completion, alongside conveyancing work.
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Jack Shewring
Paralegal · Private Client & Conveyancing
Supports probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and will drafting, and assists on residential property transactions.
Client feedback
In our clients' words
The service that I received from Carli Evans was outstanding. She dealt with the matter with genuine sympathy and kindness, most refreshing in this mad world. I would recommend her to anyone.
It meant a lot to me that you gave such a friendly, understanding, fair and efficient service. I see no way that it could be improved.
Passmores clientI was always treated with respect and understanding, never hurried and a full explanation was always given.
Passmores clientOur dealings were dealt with in a prompt, professional manner at a reasonable cost.
Passmores clientEvery member of staff I spoke to was extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you for all that you have done.
Passmores clientNeil was very thoughtful and knowledgeable at every stage.
Passmores clientAs always your staff are so professional and understanding.
Passmores client
Our history
Taking care of you for over 100 years
One of the longest-established law firms in Barry, supporting local individuals, families and businesses for generations.
- 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.
- 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
All news
Latest from Passmores
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Wills, Probate & Lasting Powers of Attorney Talk at Dinas Powys Library
A free information talk at Dinas Powys Library and Activity Centre, in partnership with Renew Wellbeing Cymru, introducing Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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Celebrating 20 and 30 Years at Passmores Solicitors
Two milestones for two of our Directors: Carli Evans celebrates 20 years with Passmores, while Sally Matthews marks 30 years with the firm.
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From the Archives: Celebrating Our History in Barry
Looking through the archives, we came across a newspaper advertisement announcing the opening of our Tynewydd Road office on 10 August 1987.
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Cardiff Office
Temple Court, 13A Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA- Phone
- 029 2078 6618
- Fax
- 01446 746949
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