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Award-Winning Legal Services in Cardiff & Newport
Harding Evans is an award-winning law firm based in Cardiff and Newport, providing comprehensive legal services to both individuals and businesses across Wales and England. With a team of experienced solicitors, we specialise in areas such as debt recovery, employment law, wills and probate, residential property, clinical negligence, and personal injury. Our commitment to client support is evident through our approachable team, which offers tailored legal advice and representation to achieve optimal outcomes. Recognised for excellence in family law, clinical negligence, and private client services, we combine deep legal expertise with compassionate service.Our firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. We prioritise transparency, offering legal aid where applicable and maintaining accessibility through offices in Cardiff and Newport. With a focus on innovation and client-centric solutions, we have built a reputation as a trusted legal partner for complex cases and everyday legal needs alike.
Services
Debt Recovery
Employment Law
Wills & Probate
Clinical Negligence
Residential Property
Commercial Litigation
Family Law
Personal Injury
Public Law
Sports Law
Highlights and features
- Our solicitors combine decades of legal experience with specialist accreditation in key practice areas
- We maintain a client-centric approach with transparent communication and tailored legal strategies
- Award-winning expertise in family law, clinical negligence, and commercial litigation
- Dual office locations in Cardiff and Newport ensure accessible legal support across Wales
- Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers for excellence in private client and litigation services
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Children Panel
What people say
Excellent all-round service
Professional and approachable
First-rate communication
Expertise in complex cases
Compassionate support
Services
Clinical Negligence
Our specialist clinical negligence team handles complex medical compensation claims across Wales and South West England. We represent clients in cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and care home negligence. With expertise in high-value brain injury and amputation claims, our solicitors work with medical experts to prove liability and secure appropriate compensation for clients.
Family Law
We provide expert family law services covering divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. Our solicitors handle complex financial remedy cases and child arrangement orders, particularly in situations involving domestic abuse or international elements. Recognised in legal directories, we combine legal excellence with compassionate support during difficult family transitions.
Residential Property
Our residential property team specialises in home buying, selling, and remortgaging across South Wales. We handle leasehold enfranchisement, equity release, and shared ownership schemes. With dedicated conveyancing specialists, we ensure smooth property transactions while addressing complex legal issues that may arise during the process.
Commercial Litigation
We resolve commercial disputes including property conflicts, shareholder disagreements, and professional negligence claims. Our litigation team has particular experience in construction-related disputes and complex contractual matters. We focus on early case assessment to determine the most effective resolution strategy for business clients.
Wills & Probate
Our private client team offers comprehensive will drafting, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney services. Accredited members of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners provide expert advice on inheritance tax planning, trust creation, and Court of Protection matters for individuals and families.
People
Ken Thomas
Partner and Head of Clinical Negligence
Experienced clinical negligence specialist with particular expertise in complex medical claims, including birth injuries and surgical errors. Leads the team in high-profile cases across South Wales.
Kate Thomas
Partner
Recognised family law expert specialising in complex divorce cases and private children matters. Provides strategic legal guidance while maintaining compassionate client support throughout proceedings.
Laura Selby
Partner
Specialist in wills, probate and Court of Protection matters. Combines technical expertise with empathetic approach to estate planning and lifetime legal arrangements.
Craig Court
Partner and Head of Public Law
Leading public law solicitor with focus on judicial reviews and inquest representation. Advises clients on human rights issues and challenges against public authorities.
Afonwy Howell-Pryce
Senior Associate
Experienced wills and probate solicitor with particular focus on estate administration and lasting powers of attorney. Provides clear, practical legal advice to private clients.
Questions
What areas of law does Harding Evans specialise in?
We specialise in clinical negligence, family law, residential property, commercial litigation, wills & probate, public law and personal injury claims across Wales and England.
Are your solicitors regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number: 419663) and maintain membership with relevant legal professional organisations.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
Legal aid may be available for eligible clients in family law and children law matters. Contact us to discuss your specific circumstances and funding options.
Do you offer services in Welsh?
Yes, we provide services in both English and Welsh, with Welsh language support available across all our practice areas and office locations.
What are your office locations?
We have offices in Newport (Queens Chambers, 2 North Street) and Cardiff (13 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch) serving clients across South Wales and England.
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Reviews (6)
Craig Jones
Dec 17, 2021
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It's all about the money at Harding evans.. care of people or the situations they find themselves in when other solicitors go rouge is absolutely none existent and I can say this about Jessica bowman & Craig court who both led with money... When its you doing the work of the law firms tho they soon go stupid when you mention you are charging them for the work they should of been doing ..... I will say It certainly comes to something when these high paid robots have no care for their fellow humans and will lie their way through it.. and before anyone at the firm mentions the lying then a solicitors
Suzanne Gordge
Nov 05, 2021
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We used Harding Evans recently for a Clinical Negligence case. The case took a while, which was only to be expected with the nature of the case, but we were so pleased with their services. Justin Chisnall and his team were absolutely brilliant. They kept us informed and up to date and answered any queries we had quickly and efficiently. They put as at ease throughout the whole process. We can not thank them enough and would not hesitate to recommend their company.
Kate Glanville
Sep 22, 2021
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Critical:Quality,Responsiveness
I would never use this firm again, I had Rachael James, from start to finish was terrible very slow and unresponsive. Took 7 months to get to completion. Then wasn't even told when exchange took place or when completion actually was. I had to call the office to find out. Was always having to chase them for any information. Avoid
I would never use this firm again, I had Rachael James, from start to finish was terrible very slow and unresponsive. Took 7 months to get to completion. Then wasn't even told when exchange took place or when completion actually was. I had to call the office to find out. Was always having to chase them for any information. Avoid
Math Wiliam
Aug 30, 2021
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I was disappointed with the service I received from Harding Evans as a first-time buyer due to not being given a specific piece of advice that would have saved me a lot of stress. On the day of completion the estate agent said they couldn't arrange for me to view the property but gave me a "100% guarantee" that the house was clean and empty. I asked Harding Evans whether I should delay completion until I'd seen the property, but was told they could not advise me. I felt like I was dealing with the civil service rather than solicitors I was paying for, because they would simply refuse to answer
Novvak
Aug 18, 2021
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I strongly advise not to use this firm.
Documentation you receive is full of mistakes, managing H&E's progress on your case becomes your second job, for which you will end up paying. They are expensive, quite slow, and the communication is nearly nonexistent. Out of respect to your time, nerves and money, avoid this firm, you will find no advice here.
Documentation you receive is full of mistakes, managing H&E's progress on your case becomes your second job, for which you will end up paying. They are expensive, quite slow, and the communication is nearly nonexistent. Out of respect to your time, nerves and money, avoid this firm, you will find no advice here.
Laura Wood
Aug 04, 2021
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Jamie Beese was amazing! Very responsive to emails and calls, and professional with our house sale and onward purchase. If it wasn't for the hard work that Jamie put in we wouldn't have met the Stamp duty deadline - we went right up to 4pm on the 30th June to exchange and complete, which our buyers were very happy about. Without Jamie's determination this would never have happened as the other parties involved appeared to give up! Well done Jamie we would highly recommend you to anyone for conveyancing.
