Passmores Solicitors Barry · Cardiff · Vale of Glamorgan Since the 1920s

Taking care of you for over 100 years.

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.

Get in touch See all 13 services Call Barry 01446 721000

Barry Docks offices, photographed in black and white — Fig. 01Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

The Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay — Fig. 02Cardiff

Founded: 1920s
Offices: Barry & Cardiff
Practice areas: Family, Private Client, Property
Funding: Contracted to the Legal Aid Agency

01About

Giving you the best legal advice at a reasonable price.

Passmores Solicitors Limited
21 Tynewydd Road, Barry

From writing your Will to representing you in the Royal Courts of Justice — rain or shine, Passmores will be there for you.

We act for people and families across Cardiff, Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan in Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, Elderly & Vulnerable Client Matters, Divorce and Separation, Public Child Care Proceedings, International Children Law, and Residential Conveyancing & Commercial Property.

Barry seafront and town, 2020 — Fig. 03 — Barry, 2020: the year the firm celebrated 100 years of serving South Wales.

02Why Passmores

Seven reasons, stated plainly.

Accredited by the Law Society
and the Legal Aid Agency

2.1
Three partners, one of whom holds a judicial appointment and often presides over court as a judge.
2.2
Accredited by the Law Society and the Legal Aid Agency.
2.3
One of two firms in Wales who are members of Reunite, the International Child Abduction Centre.
2.4
The only firm of solicitors in the Vale of Glamorgan on the Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel.
2.5
Committed to the community: trustees of Atal y Fro and governors of schools in the Vale.
2.6
Fluent Welsh speakers in the Private Client team.
2.7
Monthly free advice clinics at Age Connect and Golau Caredig.

03Services

An index of thirteen services in three practice groups.

04Our Team

Eight people. Directors: Sally Matthews, Carli Evans and Claire Grace.

T.01

Catherine Roblin

Solicitor AdvocateFamily & International Children Law

A practising solicitor for over 30 years, qualifying in 1985, and a specialist in international matters involving children.
T.02

Sally Matthews

DirectorFamily Finance & Children

An expert in the financial issues that arise upon separation or divorce, in particular high net value cases. Joined the firm in 1996.
T.03

Carli Evans

DirectorWills, Probate & Elderly Clients

A fluent Welsh speaker and member of Solicitors for the Elderly; a full member of STEP since 2013.
T.04

Claire Grace

DirectorResidential & Commercial Property

Qualified in 2004 and specialised in residential and commercial property. Joined in January 2016; director since 2021.
T.05

Catrin Scott Thomas

SolicitorChild Care Law

Qualified as a solicitor in 2016, having previously worked in Cardiff specialising in children matters.
T.06

Emily Gammon

SolicitorFamily Law

Completed her Training Contract with the firm and qualified in August 2025, focusing on private and public law children matters.
T.07

Elin Jones

SolicitorPrivate Client & Conveyancing

A fluent Welsh speaker who joined in 2022, completed her Training Contract here and qualified in September 2025.
T.08

Jack Shewring

ParalegalPrivate Client & Conveyancing

Studied Law and the Legal Practice Course at Cardiff University; works closely with Carli Evans on probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

05Clients

In their own words.

Selected feedback

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.

— Passmores client

“I was always treated with respect and understanding, never hurried and a full explanation was always given.”
— Passmores client
“It meant a lot to me that you gave such a friendly, understanding, fair and efficient service.”
— Passmores client
“Every member of staff I spoke to was extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you for all that you have done.”
— Passmores client
“As always your staff are so professional and understanding.”
— Passmores client

06History

A century in eight entries.

1920s — 2020
Barry & Cardiff

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.