Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Exeter
Cartridges Law is a client-centred legal practice established in Exeter over 50 years ago. Our firm specialises in Estate Planning, Family Law, Property, and Disputes Resolution, serving clients across Devon and the South West. We maintain a strong commitment to accessible justice, evidenced by our Lexcel accreditation and numerous industry awards. Our team of over 30 professionals prioritises transparent communication, with no hidden costs and fixed-fee agreements.We combine local knowledge with national expertise, handling cases personally from our Exeter office while supporting community initiatives like Baby Bank Exeter. Annual assessments ensure our service standards remain consistently high, reflecting our ethos of combining personal care with legal excellence.
Services
Estate Planning
Family Law
Property Conveyancing
Dispute Resolution
Housing Advice
Will Writing
Probate Services
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Civil Litigation
Child Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of legal experience serving Devon and the South West
- Our team holds the Law Society's Lexcel quality accreditation
- We operate from a single Exeter office for local accessibility
- No hidden costs - we agree fees transparently before work begins
- Award-winning specialists in family law and housing matters
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Lexcel
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Award-winning team
Transparent pricing
Local expertise
Compassionate approach
Professional service
Services
Estate Planning
Our specialist team provides comprehensive estate planning solutions including will writing, inheritance tax planning, and lasting powers of attorney. We help clients ensure smooth estate administration while minimising tax liabilities. With expertise in contested probate matters, we offer both proactive planning and dispute resolution services.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases. Our accredited specialists provide sensitive support for financial settlements and care proceedings. The team offers legal aid eligibility assessments and maintains Resolution Society accreditations for children's matters and financial remedies.
Property Conveyancing
Our residential and commercial conveyancing services cover property transactions from simple sales to complex commercial leases. We provide clear guidance on property disputes and maintain the Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation. The team handles remortgaging, leasehold transfers, and property management matters.
Dispute Resolution
We specialise in civil litigation covering personal injury claims, property disputes, and contentious probate cases. Our approach focuses on early resolution while maintaining litigation readiness. The team handles landlord-tenant disputes, injunction applications, and property ownership conflicts with a focus on practical outcomes.
Housing Advice
We advise both landlords and tenants on housing law matters including tenancy agreements, possession proceedings, and disrepair claims. Our services cover homelessness prevention and social housing disputes. The team maintains specialist expertise in housing benefit matters and anti-social behaviour injunctions.
People
Victoria Matthews
Managing Partner
Leading the civil litigation and housing teams with over 20 years' experience in complex property disputes and housing law. Committed to accessible legal services.
Conall Ryan
Partner
Head of Estate Planning with specialist expertise in wills, probate and inheritance tax planning. Holds full accreditation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Nicky Mein
Partner
Family law specialist with Resolution accreditation in child law matters. Led the firm through significant growth periods while maintaining community focus.
Faye Newbery
Partner
Housing law expert with extensive experience in landlord-tenant disputes and social housing matters. Recipient of multiple Devon legal awards.
Karen Hakin
Head of Residential Property
Property law specialist managing residential conveyancing services. Holds Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation with focus on first-time buyer transactions.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in Estate Planning, Family Law, Property Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution and Housing Law across Devon and the South West.
Are your fees transparent?
Yes - we agree fixed fees and scope of work before starting any case, with no hidden costs or unexpected charges.
Do you offer legal aid?
We provide legal aid for certain housing and family law matters - our team can assess your eligibility during initial consultations.
How accessible is your office?
Our Exeter office has step-free access, secure bicycle parking and is a 3-minute walk from St Thomas railway station.
What accreditations do you hold?
We hold the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation for our property services.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have combined experience spanning over 50 years, with specialists holding Resolution and STEP accreditations.
Reviews (5)
Sarah
Jun 19, 2021
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Cartridges and particularly Dan Smith were excellent in the way they handled my conveyancing issue. Great communication (which is vital) - they were always polite and responsive and seem to genuinely care about their clients and work. They represented my interests very well indeed and made the whole complicated issue understandable. I would definitely go to them again in the future.
Sammy Moss
Apr 15, 2021
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Writing this review on behalf one of my best friends, terrible service from Hannah quick left him 2 weeks before court case, after being to honest with her he put a lot of trust in her over 6 months also spoken about very personal things (hes to honest) and isnt willing to talk to anyone else about it and now he has to represent himself, that is causing unwanted stress for him AVOID!
A. D.
Feb 20, 2021
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My husband and I had a great experience with Cyndy when recently moving house. Cartridges / Cyndy handled both the selling of our house and the purchase of our new one and was really responsive, quick and helpful - as well as having great attention to detail and caring about us / her clients and our move. We have already recommended them / her to others and will use them again should we happen to move house again in the future.
Chris Coneybeer
Oct 09, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The whole service was quite outstanding. It was efficient and attentive. And above all - at a time that was emotionally quite difficult - sympathetic and friendly. It was very much appreciated.
The whole service was quite outstanding. It was efficient and attentive. And above all - at a time that was emotionally quite difficult - sympathetic and friendly. It was very much appreciated.
Ian Judd
Jul 16, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Cartridges Law provided excellent service supporting the Sale, and also Purchase of our property. Clear, timely and accurate advice. Highly recommended.
Cartridges Law provided excellent service supporting the Sale, and also Purchase of our property. Clear, timely and accurate advice. Highly recommended.
