Catherine Roblin
Family & International Children Law
Catherine has been a practising solicitor for over 30 years and is highly regarded amongst her peers and her clients. She is a specialist in international matters involving children.
Solicitors in Barry, Cardiff & the Vale
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.
Rain or shine, Passmores will be there for you
- Offices in Barry & Cardiff
- Contracted to the Legal Aid Agency
- Fluent Welsh speakers
Barry, Vale of GlamorganRain or shine, since the 1920s
How we can help
Friendly legal help for life's big moments
From family matters and Wills to buying your first home, our team handles thirteen areas of law across three departments.
Family
Sensitive, expert support for children, separation and relationships – including Legal Aid work.
9 servicesCare Proceedings
A professional team experienced in all aspects of Public Family Law, supporting parents when the Local Authority becomes involved.
Find out moreChild Abduction & International Children Law
Specialist expertise in child abduction, reuniting worried parents with their children. One of only two Reunite member firms in Wales.
Find out moreChild Contact & Residence
Experienced in all areas of Private Family Law, including child arrangements orders for contact and residence.
Find out moreRelocation: 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.
Find out moreDivorce, Dissolution & Separation
Divorce and dissolution services in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff, including financial settlements.
Find out moreDomestic Abuse & Forced Marriage
Legal assistance for domestic violence and forced marriage, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.
Find out moreMediation
A voluntary process to help you and your partner reach agreement without a costly and stressful court case.
Find out moreFamily Law Arbitration
Our qualified Family Law Arbitrator, Catherine Roblin, is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Find out morePre-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, estates and protecting the people you love – with fluent Welsh speakers in the team.
3 servicesWills & Probate
Wills, probate and estate administration in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff.
Find out moreContentious Probate
Advice on any dispute relating to the administration of a deceased person's estate.
Find out moreLasting 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
Moving home or managing commercial premises, handled by an accredited conveyancing team.
1 serviceWhy choose Passmores
Big expertise, small-town warmth
Giving you the best legal advice at a reasonable price – here's what sets the team apart.
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.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll point you to the right person.
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Our team
Meet the people who'll look after you
Real people, local to Barry and Cardiff, who'll explain things clearly and never rush you.
- Solicitor Advocate
- Director
Sally Matthews
Family Finance & Children
Sally is an expert in the financial issues that arise upon separation or divorce, and in children proceedings. She joined the firm in 1996.
- Director
Carli Evans
Wills, Probate & Elderly Clients
A fluent Welsh speaker and member of Solicitors for the Elderly, Carli handles wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection work.
- Director
Claire Grace
Residential & Commercial Property
Claire joined the firm in January 2016 and became a director in 2021. Since qualifying in 2004 she has specialised in residential and commercial property.
- Solicitor
Catrin Scott Thomas
Child Care Law
Catrin qualified as a solicitor in 2016 and joined the family department at Passmores in 2024, specialising in Child Care Law.
- Solicitor
Emily Gammon
Family Law
Emily completed her Training Contract with us and qualified in August 2025, focusing on children matters, matrimonial and finance cases and domestic abuse issues.
- Solicitor
Elin Jones
Private Client & Conveyancing
A fluent Welsh speaker, Elin qualified as a Solicitor in September 2025 and works within both our Private Client and Conveyancing departments.
- Paralegal
Jack Shewring
Private Client & Conveyancing
Jack works closely with Director Carli Evans on Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and supports our conveyancing department.
Kind words
What our clients say
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
Passmores client I was always treated with respect and understanding, never hurried and a full explanation was always given. In my experience the service could not be improved
Passmores client 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 client Every member of staff I spoke to was extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you for all that you have done
Passmores client Miss Evans has always been most helpful and understanding and has gone out of her way to help and reassure me
Passmores client As always your staff are so professional and understanding
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Our story
A century of looking after South Wales
From St Mary's Street in Cardiff to Tynewydd Road in Barry – the story of how Passmores grew.
- 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.
100years of serving the people and businesses of South Wales, celebrated in 2020.
Latest news
What's happening at Passmores
Wills, Probate & Lasting Powers of Attorney Talk at Dinas Powys Library
We are pleased to be hosting a free information talk at Dinas Powys Library and Activity Centre, in partnership with Renew Wellbeing Cymru.
Celebrating 20 and 30 Years at Passmores Solicitors
This year, we are proud to celebrate two significant milestones for two of our Directors, Carli Evans and Sally Matthews.
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.
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Get in touch
Pop in, pick up the phone, or drop us a line
Two friendly offices, one in Barry and one in Cardiff.
Barry Office
21 Tynewydd RoadBarry
CF62 8HB
- Phone
- 01446 721000
- Fax
- 01446 746949
Out of hours: 07879 297062
Cardiff Office
Temple Court, 13A Cathedral RoadCardiff
CF11 9HA
- Phone
- 029 2078 6618
- Fax
- 01446 746949