Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Cardiff
Established in 2003 by Andrew Shanahan and Peter Wormald, Shanahans Solicitors has built a reputation for delivering professional legal services with a focus on accessibility and client care. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Defence, and Post Office Claims, supported by accreditation from LEXCEL, the Law Society's Quality Mark for Excellence. With offices in Park Place, Cardiff, we offer both pre-arranged appointments and walk-in consultations, ensuring our services remain approachable for all clients. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 24-hour emergency service, No Win No Fee options, and tailored payment plans.Over two decades, we have consistently prioritised empathetic representation, as evidenced by testimonials highlighting our team's professionalism, communication, and successful outcomes. Led by specialists like Domenico Nigliazzo (Personal Injury), Juliet Thomas (Family Law), and Tim Petrides (Criminal Defence), we combine decades of collective experience with innovative approaches such as collaborative law. Our dedication to transparency includes clear fee structures, legal aid eligibility assessments, and free initial consultations, ensuring clients receive both expert guidance and financial clarity.
Services
Personal Injury
Post Office Claims
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Legal Aid
Divorce Representation
Road Traffic Offences
Medical Negligence
Collaborative Law
Victims of Crime Support
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency legal support for urgent matters.
- Our team holds LEXCEL accreditation for excellence in client care.
- No Win No Fee options available for Personal Injury claims.
- Specialists with decades of combined experience in niche legal areas.
- Tailored payment plans and transparent fee structures.
Associations and certifications
- LEXCEL
What people say
Exceptional service
Unwavering dedication
Favourable outcomes
Professional expertise
Stress-free process
Services
Personal Injury
Our Personal Injury department, led by Domenico Nigliazzo, handles road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and medical negligence cases. We specialise in securing compensation for physical and psychological harm caused by others' negligence. With a No Win No Fee structure and free initial consultations, we ensure accessible justice while maintaining a compassionate approach throughout the claims process.
Post Office Claims
We represent subpostmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon IT scandal across redress schemes. Our team secures compensation without client fees, specialising in Historical Shortfall Scheme appeals and overturned conviction cases. We combine specialist legal knowledge with compassionate support to address financial and reputational damages caused by systemic failures.
Family Law
Juliet Thomas leads our Family Law team, handling divorces, financial settlements, and child custody matters. We offer collaborative law solutions and mediation services while providing expert court representation when needed. Our approach balances empathy with pragmatism, addressing both immediate legal needs and long-term client wellbeing through transparent cost options.
Criminal Defence
Tim Petrides and our criminal defence team handle cases ranging from road traffic offences to serious fraud allegations. Available 24/7, we represent clients at all court levels while supporting victims of crime. Our strategy combines advocacy expertise with clear communication, ensuring clients understand proceedings and achieve optimal outcomes through legal aid or private payment options.
Legal Aid
We assess legal aid eligibility for criminal defence and family law matters, offering alternative payment plans when unavailable. Our transparent funding options include fixed fees and instalments, with specialist advice on legal expenses insurance. This ensures access to quality representation regardless of financial circumstances while maintaining full cost disclosure.
People
Domenico Nigliazzo
Personal Injury Partner
Specialist in personal injury litigation with over 15 years' experience handling road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and medical negligence claims. Teaches legal practice at postgraduate level and leads Shanahans Solicitors' No Win No Fee compensation services.
Juliet Thomas
Family Law Solicitor
Over 30 years' expertise in family law matters including divorce settlements and child custody arrangements. Accredited collaborative lawyer specialising in non-confrontational dispute resolution while maintaining court representation capabilities for complex cases.
Tim Petrides
Criminal Defence Solicitor
Higher courts advocate with specialist focus on criminal defence cases ranging from motoring offences to serious fraud allegations. Manages 24/7 emergency service provision and victim support representation across South Wales.
Andrew Shanahan
Founding Consultant
Co-founder with 20+ years' legal sector leadership experience. Now operating as consultant, maintaining strategic oversight while mentoring junior solicitors in best practice client care standards.
Peter Wormald
Founding Consultant
Established practice in 2003 with Andrew Shanahan. Provides ongoing consultancy support, drawing on extensive legal practice management experience to maintain LEXCEL accreditation standards and service quality benchmarks.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Defence, and Post Office Horizon Scandal claims, with accredited specialists in each field.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We assess legal aid eligibility for criminal defence and family law cases, offering alternative payment options when unavailable.
Do you offer emergency legal support?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency service operates with immediate response capabilities through our dedicated out-of-hours number.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer fixed fees, instalment plans, and No Win No Fee options with transparent cost breakdowns during initial consultations.
Can I meet you in person?
Our Cardiff office provides both pre-arranged appointments and walk-in consultations for face-to-face legal advice.
How long will my case take?
Duration varies by complexity - we provide realistic timescales during initial assessment and prioritise timely resolution throughout proceedings.
Reviews (4)
Clips DeShaz
Nov 19, 2021
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I finally got my accident case settled and was fully compensated yesterday! All thanks to Dom! Since the day I walked into the office right until yesterday, Dominic has been super helpful and professional! I feel like my case was handled with a lot of effort and care and especially Dom was relentless putting my interest at the top! Highly recommended.
Gina Long
Oct 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I cannot thank Juliet enough. She kept me strong & was so professional through a very difficult & upsetting domestic abuse case. without her, i would have given up many times.
I cannot thank Juliet enough. She kept me strong & was so professional through a very difficult & upsetting domestic abuse case. without her, i would have given up many times.
Nick Barnes
Sep 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I have dealt with many firms in Cardiff and have no hesitation in recommending Shanahans in the strongest possible terms. Probably Cardiffs best solicitors.
I have dealt with many firms in Cardiff and have no hesitation in recommending Shanahans in the strongest possible terms. Probably Cardiffs best solicitors.
Gemma Beer
Apr 14, 2021
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Really delighted with the service from Shanahans very professional and really clear on the advice they give. It was also a pleasure to have Tim represent me, would highly recommend. A really efficient team!
