Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Mid Wales
Morris & Bates Solicitors have served clients across mid Wales since 1979, combining local expertise with comprehensive legal knowledge. Founded by Gareth Morris and Anthony Bates, we've grown into one of the region's largest law firms while maintaining our commitment to personal service. Our team of six solicitors and legal specialists delivers tailored solutions across private and commercial legal matters, operating from three accessible locations in Aberystwyth, Llandrindod Wells, and Knighton. With dedicated professionals handling areas like family law, conveyancing, and agricultural legal issues, we ensure clients receive expert guidance backed by decades of combined experience.Our practice reflects the founding principles of excellence and dedication, supported by modern facilities and regulatory compliance through the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We maintain professional indemnity insurance for global coverage and prioritise transparent communication through regular office hours and appointment-based consultations.
Services
Wills
Conveyancing
Probate
Family Law
Commercial Legal Services
Agricultural Law
Personal Injury Claims
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of legal expertise serving mid Wales since 1979
- Our team includes six specialist solicitors covering diverse legal disciplines
- We maintain regulatory compliance through the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- We offer convenient access through three office locations across Wales
- Our practice maintains professional indemnity insurance for global coverage
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Wills
Our specialist solicitors help clients create legally sound wills that accurately reflect their wishes. We provide clear guidance on estate planning, inheritance tax considerations, and executor appointments. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in handling complex family situations and ensuring proper legal documentation.
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions with professional expertise. Our conveyancing service covers contract preparation, title investigations, and completion processes. Clients receive dedicated support throughout property purchases, sales, and remortgaging procedures across mid Wales.
Probate
Our probate specialists assist executors with estate administration following a death. Services include will validation, asset gathering, debt settlement, and inheritance distribution. We provide compassionate guidance through complex legal processes while ensuring compliance with current legislation.
Family Law
We offer expert legal advice on family matters including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while protecting client interests. Solicitors provide clear guidance on legal rights and responsibilities during emotionally challenging times.
Commercial Legal Services
Our commercial team supports businesses with legal requirements including contracts, employment matters, and corporate transactions. We provide practical advice on company formation, commercial property, and dispute resolution tailored to Welsh business environments.
People
Gareth Morris
Founder Solicitor
Gareth co-founded Morris & Bates in 1979 and continues to lead the firm's strategic direction. With decades of legal experience, he maintains active client involvement while overseeing practice standards.
Anthony Bates
Founder Solicitor
Anthony Bates established the firm alongside Gareth Morris, bringing extensive legal expertise that shaped the practice's early development. He continues to contribute to major client cases.
David Hinton Jones
Solicitor
David specialises in property and commercial law, providing expert legal advice on real estate transactions and business matters. He has been with the firm since joining as a trainee solicitor.
Annwen Jones
Solicitor
Annwen focuses on family law and probate matters, offering compassionate yet professional legal guidance during sensitive situations. She has developed particular expertise in complex estate administration.
Richard Morris
Solicitor
Richard handles agricultural legal matters and commercial transactions, drawing on his specialist knowledge of Welsh rural business practices and land management issues.
Questions
What areas do Morris & Bates Solicitors cover?
We operate from three offices in Aberystwyth, Llandrindod Wells, and Knighton, serving clients across mid Wales with both in-person and remote legal services.
What legal specialisms does the firm offer?
Our solicitors specialise in wills, probate, conveyancing, family law, commercial legal services, agricultural law, and personal injury claims.
Is Morris & Bates regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 552054, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
What are the office hours for Morris & Bates?
Our Aberystwyth office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (4:45pm Friday). Llandrindod Wells and Knighton offices operate by appointment with scheduled visiting hours.
