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Trusted Legal Services in Welshpool
Harrisons Solicitors has served businesses and individuals in Powys, Mid Wales, and Shropshire borders for over 170 years. Our specialist lawyers provide tailored legal advice with a commitment to quality, efficiency, and a personal touch. Rooted in community values, we combine traditional service with modern technology to deliver large-firm expertise with local understanding. Our client-focused approach ensures empathy and transparency, supported by a team with deep local knowledge and decades of collective experience.We maintain 100% positive client feedback through approachable, professional service delivered by qualified lawyers and dedicated support staff. Our offices in Welshpool and Newtown utilise world-class resources to foster long-term client relationships across all legal disciplines.
Services
Commercial Law
Corporate Law
Debt Recovery
Family Law
Residential Property
Highlights and features
- 170+ years serving Mid Wales legal needs
- Lexcel-accredited legal professionals
- Personalised service with local expertise
- Combines traditional values with modern technology
- 100% positive client feedback record
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Legal 500
What people say
Professional service
Timely communication
Excellent client care
Expert legal advice
Personalised support
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law team handles asset sales, acquisitions, and business structuring with expertise developed over decades in Mid Wales. We specialise in commercial property transactions, intellectual property protection, and corporate restructuring while maintaining strong relationships with local accountants for tax-efficient solutions. Our solicitors provide practical advice for businesses from startups to PLCs, ensuring compliance with current legislation while protecting client interests throughout the transaction process.
Family Law
Specialist family law services cover divorce proceedings, child arrangements, and financial settlements with particular expertise in complex multi-jurisdictional cases. Our Resolution-accredited lawyers offer mediation and collaborative law approaches while maintaining litigation capability for contested matters. We provide emergency advice for domestic violence cases and specialise in pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation arrangements, and child custody disputes with sensitivity to emotional circumstances.
Debt Recovery
Our debt recovery service combines legal expertise with commercial awareness to recover outstanding payments while preserving business relationships. We follow pre-action protocols meticulously to maximise recovery chances while minimising litigation risks. The team handles enforcement through charging orders, attachment of earnings, and High Court enforcement officers while offering flexible retainer options for ongoing business needs. All recovery strategies consider cost-effectiveness and client priorities.
Residential Property
Residential property transactions are managed by dedicated solicitors who guide clients through purchases, sales, and remortgages with clear communication at every stage. We handle standard transactions alongside complex cases involving easements, neighbour disputes, and buy-to-let portfolios. Our digital systems enable efficient document handling while maintaining personal service, with expertise in agricultural property matters and elderly client needs through our experienced conveyancing specialists.
Wills & Trusts
Specialist wills and trusts services focus on inheritance tax planning, asset protection, and succession strategies tailored to individual circumstances. Our solicitors advise on complex interlinked wills, trust structures, and agricultural succession planning while explaining technical matters in plain language. We offer safe document storage and home visits for clients unable to visit offices, with particular expertise in mitigating inheritance tax liabilities through strategic trust arrangements.
People
Anne Smith
Managing Partner
Over 20 years' experience in dispute resolution and employment law, leading the firm's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client service. Specialises in agricultural law matters and dispute resolution.
Meinir Wyn Jones
Family Law Solicitor
Specialises in all areas of family law with over nine years' post-qualification experience. Provides expert guidance on divorce, child arrangements, and complex multi-jurisdictional family matters while offering services in Welsh.
Heather Lloyd
Residential Property Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with extensive experience in residential conveyancing, specialising in property transactions and elderly client needs. Provides clear legal guidance through complex property matters with local market knowledge.
Charlotte Powell-Jones
Dispute Resolution Solicitor
Experienced in dispute resolution and employment law, providing strategic advice to businesses while maintaining focus on cost-effective solutions and client protection.
Jordan Lewis
Commercial Law Solicitor
Qualified solicitor after completing a legal apprenticeship, specialising in commercial law with focus on business structuring and intellectual property protection for Mid Wales enterprises.
Questions
What areas do Harrisons Solicitors Solicitors cover?
We primarily serve Mid Wales, Shropshire, and Powys from our Welshpool and Newtown offices, with clients across the UK and international cases requiring Welsh/English legal expertise.
Do you offer Welsh language services?
Yes, several team members including Meinir Wyn Jones provide services in Welsh, with documentation and correspondence available in both English and Welsh as required.
How quickly can I get emergency legal advice?
Our domestic violence and urgent dispute resolution services respond promptly to emergencies, with same-day advice available through our direct contact channels.
What legal accreditations do you hold?
We maintain Lexcel accreditation for excellence in practice management and have been recommended in The Legal 500 for employment law services since 2014.
Can you handle complex commercial transactions?
Our commercial team has extensive experience with large-scale property developments, business acquisitions, and intellectual property protection, supported by specialist employment law expertise.
How do you charge for legal services?
We provide written cost estimates upfront for all services, with flexible retainer options for ongoing needs and transparent pricing that includes all associated fees.
