Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Legal Partner in South Wales
We are a local, well-established law firm with offices in Newport, Cardiff, and Chepstow, serving South Wales for nearly four decades. Our reputation is built on integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality service, supporting clients in legal matters ranging from property transactions to criminal defence. Our dedicated team combines decades of experience with a client-centric approach, ensuring tailored solutions for conveyancing, Wills & Probate, Family Law, and Criminal Law.We prioritise clear communication, transparent pricing, and 24/7 emergency support, reflecting our core value of client care. Accredited by the Law Society and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we strive to deliver expert legal guidance with empathy and approachability.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Family Law
Criminal Law
Prenuptial Agreements
Adoption Services
Child Care Proceedings
Remortgage
Equity Release
Legal Aid
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of legal expertise in South Wales
- Our team includes Law Society accredited specialists
- Fixed fee conveyancing with clear pricing
- 24/7 emergency legal support for criminal matters
- Client-focused approach with personalised service
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
- Law Society Family Law Accreditation
- Law Society Children Law Accreditation
- Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation
- Lexcel
What people say
Excellent communication
Highly recommended
Fantastic support
Prompt service
Knowledgeable team
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service supports home buyers, sellers, and investors with property transactions across South Wales. We handle sales, purchases, remortgages, and equity release with fixed fees and local expertise. Our Law Society-accredited team ensures smooth processes, even for complex cases like Help to Buy schemes or leasehold conversions.
Wills & Probate
We assist with creating Wills, probate administration, and Lasting Powers of Attorney to protect your assets and family interests. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on trusts, court deputyship, and estate management, ensuring compliance with legal standards while minimising stress for beneficiaries.
Family Law
Our family law team resolves divorce, separation, and child custody matters with empathy and pragmatism. Services include prenuptial agreements, adoption support, and care proceedings, prioritising children's welfare while advocating for fair outcomes in negotiations or court representation.
Criminal Law
We provide 24/7 criminal defence for charges ranging from motoring offences to serious fraud or murder. Accredited specialists represent clients at police stations and courts, leveraging deep knowledge of evidence admissibility and prosecution strategies to protect rights and achieve dismissals or reduced sentences.
Legal Aid
We offer Legal Aid for eligible clients in criminal defence, family law, and housing disputes. Our team guides applicants through means and merits tests, ensuring access to justice while maintaining high service standards through rigorous quality audits.
People
Jayne Chandler
Managing Director
Jayne leads our family law team with over 20 years of experience in divorce and child custody cases. She combines legal expertise with compassionate advocacy, focusing on non-confrontational resolutions while representing clients in complex court proceedings when necessary.
Paul Philpott
Director
Paul oversees our conveyancing department, specialising in residential property transactions. With expertise in new-build purchases and leasehold enfranchisement, he ensures efficient processes for first-time buyers and investors across South Wales.
Julianne Hamling
Director
Julianne manages family law cases involving child relocation and international custody disputes. Her pragmatic approach balances legal strategy with sensitivity to clients' emotional needs during high-conflict separations.
Ben Waters
Director
Ben specialises in criminal defence, representing clients in serious fraud and violent crime cases. His courtroom experience and understanding of prosecutorial tactics secure favourable outcomes through evidence challenges and plea negotiations.
Rhian Parsons
Director
Rhian leads our wills and probate practice, advising on estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation. She administers complex estates with a focus on resolving disputes between beneficiaries through mediation.
Questions
What areas do hpjv solicitors cover?
We operate from offices in Newport, Cardiff, and Chepstow, serving clients across South Wales and beyond for property transactions and legal matters.
Do you offer fixed fee conveyancing?
Yes, we provide transparent fixed-fee conveyancing with no hidden costs, including remortgages, leasehold purchases, and Help to Buy schemes.
Can I get emergency legal support?
Our criminal law team offers 24/7 emergency representation for police station attendances and urgent court matters across Wales.
Are your solicitors accredited specialists?
Yes, our team includes Law Society-accredited specialists in conveyancing, family law, children's law, and criminal litigation.
How quickly can you complete a property sale?
Most conveyancing transactions complete within 12-14 weeks, though we prioritise urgent cases and have handled same-day name changes for property transfers.
Reviews (4)
Lucy Marriott
Dec 13, 2021
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I have instructed HPJV in a family matter between February-November 2021. I had the pleasure of working with Ashleigh who is extremely personable, professional and very knowledgeable about all aspects of Family Law. She never ever sugar coated the facts, or simply told me what she thought I wanted to hear. My case was extremely high conflict, and Ashleigh was always on hand to provide me with support and to work with me for the best outcome for the child at the center of the case. Unfortunately due to covid all communications have needed to take place via emails/telephone, which does lead to some
Lucy Wilkinson
Aug 07, 2021
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Nothing is to much, its the 2nd time i have used this solicitors office, both times they were open honest proffessional, fantastic at answering queries and helping with explaining everything, i was lost with the legal jargon but my solicitor always made it easy to understand, i 100% recommend hpjv and wouldnt hesitate to use them sgain
Wayne Thomas
Apr 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Colin Smith . Is the best . He is better than the rest well done mate
Colin Smith . Is the best . He is better than the rest well done mate
Kevin Simmons
Sep 23, 2020
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I dealt with Ashleigh Woodward on a family matter. I found Ashleigh to be knowledgeable, sensible, empathetic and 'on the ball'. I would happily go to Ashleigh for legal advice any time.
