Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Cardiff
Hopkins Law is an ambitious, expert law firm committed to delivering award-winning legal advice since 2006. Our team provides practical, high-calibre support to individuals, families, and businesses across the UK, prioritising clients' best interests in every matter. With offices in Cardiff, Cowbridge, and Chepstow, we combine decades of collective experience with exacting knowledge to resolve complex legal challenges. Our steadfast approach focuses on simplifying processes while maintaining professionalism, ensuring solutions exceed expectations. We specialise in family law, property law, equity release, and litigation, working tirelessly to alleviate stress and help clients move forward with confidence. Recognised for our advocacy and client-centric ethos, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, reflecting our commitment to industry standards.Our testimonials highlight exceptional service, with clients praising our responsiveness, empathy, and successful outcomes in high-stakes cases. From residential conveyancing to contested probate, we deliver tailored advice designed to achieve optimal results. Our team includes accredited specialists with Higher Rights of Audience, ensuring expertise in both negotiated agreements and court proceedings. With a reputation built on trust, expertise, and proven success, Hopkins Law remains dedicated to advancing clients' interests through integrity and innovation.
Services
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Equity Release
Property Law
Wills & Probate
Litigation & Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in legal services across South Wales.
- Our team includes accredited specialists with Higher Rights of Audience.
- Proven success in complex high-net-worth divorce and property disputes.
- We prioritise client needs with a non-confrontational, conciliatory approach.
- Recognised for exceptional client care and advocacy in court proceedings.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional service
Highly recommend
Responsive and empathetic
Achieved optimal results
Stress-free process
Services
Family Law
Hopkins Law's Family Law team specialises in divorce, financial settlements, child custody, and international family disputes. With expertise in prenuptial agreements and advocacy, we resolve matters through negotiation or court proceedings. Our accredited solicitors prioritise clients' interests, ensuring compassionate, efficient solutions for complex high-net-worth cases and domestic matters.
Residential Conveyancing
Our Residential Conveyancing service handles property transactions, including first-time purchases and equity release. Experienced solicitors manage sales, purchases, and remortgaging with transparency and efficiency. Clients highlight rapid responses, stress-free processes, and exceptional communication, particularly during time-sensitive transactions like stamp duty deadlines.
Equity Release
Hopkins Law provides expert equity release advice, including lifetime mortgages and legal documentation. We ensure clients understand options while complying with regulatory standards. Testimonials praise our professionalism in executing complex plans, offering peace of mind for clients seeking financial flexibility in later life.
Litigation & Disputes
Our litigation team handles property disputes, contested probate, debt recovery, and commercial conflicts. Accredited specialists employ strategic advocacy in court proceedings, resolving high-stakes cases efficiently. Clients commend our responsiveness and success in recovering assets and resolving boundary or inheritance disputes.
Wills & Probate
We offer comprehensive wills, probate, and lasting power of attorney services. Our solicitors assist with contested wills, estate administration, and inheritance planning, ensuring legal compliance and client intentions are upheld. Expertise includes resolving complex probate disputes and creating tailored estate plans.
People
Kerry Mordey
Director and Head of Family Department
Kerry Mordey, a solicitor since 1991, leads the award-winning Family Team. She specialises in high-net-worth divorce, children matters, and advocacy in the High Court. An accredited Law Society Children Panel member, she prioritises non-confrontational resolutions while ensuring decisive court representation when needed.
Liane Farthing
Director and Head of Property Department
Liane Farthing heads Property Law and Private Client services. With experience at Principality Building Society, she combines legal expertise with management, overseeing residential conveyancing and equity release. Her leadership ensures efficient, client-focused property transactions across South Wales.
Mark Leyshon
Head of Commercial & Civil Litigation
Mark Leyshon, an ACTAPS member, specialises in civil litigation, property disputes, and contentious probate. His expertise includes boundary disputes, inheritance claims, and debt recovery. Clients praise his empathy and efficiency in resolving complex cases, often achieving swift, favourable outcomes.
Lynn Wheelon
Solicitor
Lynn Wheelon focuses on wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. Her expertise extends to contested wills and equity release plans, ensuring clients' estates are managed legally and ethically. She provides clear, compassionate guidance for individuals planning for later life.
Joanne James
Head of Finance
Joanne James oversees financial operations at Hopkins Law, ensuring compliance and efficient management of client accounts. Her role supports the firm's service delivery by maintaining rigorous financial standards and client transparency.
Questions
What areas of law does Hopkins Law specialise in?
Hopkins Law specialises in family law, residential conveyancing, equity release, litigation, and wills & probate, serving clients across South Wales with expert legal advice.
Does Hopkins Law offer payment plans for legal services?
We accept credit/debit card payments and BACS transfers. Discuss payment options with your solicitor to arrange manageable solutions for your legal fees.
Are Hopkins Law's solicitors accredited specialists?
Yes, our team includes accredited specialists like Kerry Mordey, a Law Society Children Panel member with Higher Rights of Audience in civil proceedings.
What makes Hopkins Law different from other firms?
Hopkins Law combines decades of experience with a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions and advocacy in complex legal matters across South Wales.
Reviews (3)
Huw Fifield
Aug 15, 2021
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Hopkins Law acted as my conveyancing solicitor. The price was very reasonable and the purchase went through quickly. I always found the staff helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.
Dave Mitchell
Aug 29, 2019
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We made the mistake of using Hopkins Law to move house to a new build recently. We never felt that they were ever on our side, although we were paying the bill, with them seeming to be an advocate of the house builder more than their own solicitor who were much more supportive. We would have put down the service as good enough and one more stress of moving. But following paying the 'final' bill from hopkins law, we recieve another bill for 270 due to there costs being higher than expected. I dont tend to write reviews. But the poor service recieved for the substancial money handed over left a
Alex Italy
Aug 27, 2019
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Fabullous staff and great to use for arranging equity release - would recommend them as they do this for a fixed cost and very efficiently.
