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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.
Distinctions
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.
One of our partners holds a judicial appointment and often presides over court as a judge.
Our Private Client director is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
About Passmores
Giving you the best legal advice at a reasonable price, from two offices serving Barry, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Rain or shine, Passmores will be there for you.
Serving South Wales 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.
Our services
From the most sensitive family matters to the safekeeping of your estate and the purchase of your home, every instruction is handled with the same discretion.
Children, separation, protection and agreement, with specialist international expertise.
A professional team experienced in all aspects of Public Family Law, supporting parents when the Local Authority becomes involved.
Specialist expertise in child abduction, reuniting worried parents with their children. One of only two Reunite member firms in Wales.
Experienced in all areas of Private Family Law, including child arrangements orders for contact and residence.
Help if you seek to relocate to another country with your child, or to stop a proposed move.
Divorce and dissolution services in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff, including financial settlements.
Legal assistance for domestic violence and forced marriage, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.
A voluntary process to help you and your partner reach agreement without a costly and stressful court case.
Our qualified Family Law Arbitrator, Catherine Roblin, is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Protect what matters before or during marriage, or when living together, with a clear written agreement.
Wills, estates and the protection of vulnerable and elderly clients, with fluent Welsh speakers in the team.
Wills, probate and estate administration in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff.
Advice on any dispute relating to the administration of a deceased person’s estate.
Protecting the affairs of vulnerable and elderly people across Barry, the Vale and Cardiff.
Residential and commercial property, handled with care from instruction to completion.
Our team
Directors, solicitors and paralegals across Family, Private Client and Property.
Family & International Children LawSolicitor Advocate
A practising solicitor for over 30 years, Catherine was the first solicitor in Wales to become an accredited member of the International Child Abduction Panel.
Family Finance & ChildrenDirector
An expert in the financial issues that arise upon separation or divorce, Sally joined the firm in 1996 and is an accredited specialist member of Resolution.
Wills, Probate & Elderly ClientsDirector
A fluent Welsh speaker and member of Solicitors for the Elderly, Carli became a full member of STEP in 2013 and a director in 2011.
Residential & Commercial PropertyDirector
Specialising in residential and commercial property since qualifying in 2004, Claire joined in 2016 and became a director in 2021.
Child Care LawSolicitor
Catrin joined in 2024, specialising in Child Care Law and complex matters where the Local Authority has become involved with families.
Family LawSolicitor
Qualifying in August 2025 after training with us, Emily focuses on children matters, matrimonial and finance cases, and domestic abuse issues.
Private Client & ConveyancingSolicitor
A fluent Welsh speaker, Elin qualified in September 2025 and works across the Private Client and Conveyancing departments.
Private Client & ConveyancingParalegal
Jack studied Law and the Legal Practice Course at Cardiff, and supports both the Private Client and Conveyancing departments.
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.
— 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
Our history
From a practice founded in the 1920s to the firm that celebrated 100 years of serving South Wales in 2020.
David Llewellyn Jones establishes the practice from which the firm grew.
Mr Cyril Passmore forms D.C. Passmore & Co in St Mary’s Street, Cardiff.
Becomes Passmore Walters & Hopkins, trading from 132 Holton Road, Barry.
The Barry and Cardiff offices divide by agreement; Barry continues as D.C. Passmore & Co.
Moves to current premises at 21 Tynewydd Road, Barry, opening Monday 10 August 1987.
Merges with L.W. Lewis & Jacobs Solicitors to become Passmores Solicitors.
Becomes a limited company in August.
Celebrates 100 years of serving the people and businesses of South Wales.
News
We are pleased to be hosting a free information talk at Dinas Powys Library and Activity Centre, in partnership with Renew Wellbeing Cymru.
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This year, we are proud to celebrate two significant milestones for two of our Directors: Carli Evans celebrates 20 years with the firm, while Sally Matthews marks 30 years.
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While 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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Contact
Call either office, email us, or send an enquiry and the right member of our team will be in touch.
