Solicitors in Wales

Wales has transformed since the 18^th century. During this time it benefited from the impact of the Industrial Revolution and became a centre for heavy industry, especially mining, but has since turned into a more service-orientated region of the UK. Mining was the mainstay of much of the Welsh economy for decades. But with the decline of the mining industry, Wales has moved increasingly to exploit the natural beauty of the region with tourism now being its main industry.

The region has struggled to develop the financial and technological markets that other towns and regions have over the last two decades. As such, the industries that generally support a tourism-based economy have flourished over the last few years. If you work or have a business within the tourism sector and are looking for solicitors in Wales you will be able to easily access the legal support you need.

Solicitors in Wales are able to advise their clients on the following list which is by no means exhaustive:

family law
corporate and commercial
agricultural law
conveyancing
employment law

For the public, obtaining legal services will often mean they will have to travel to their nearest large town for legal services other than basic conveyancing or family law. All criminal courts are based in the large towns such as Swansea and Cardiff, alongside many solicitors in Wales.

Cardiff has three main courts. The first is the Civil Justice Court. You can find this court at:

2 Park Street
Cardiff
South Wales
CF10 1ET
Telephone main switchboard: 02920 376 400

The second court is the magistrates’ court, which also contains the Probate Registry of Wales. You can find this court at:

Fitzalan Place
Cardiff
South Wales
CF24 0RZ
Telephone main switchboard: 02920 376 400

The third court in Cardiff is the Crown Court. You can find this court at:

The Law Courts
Cathays Park
Cardiff
South Wales
CF10 3PG
Telephone main switchboard: 02920 376 400

If you don’t need solicitors in Wales straight away, but do need some general legal advice you can contact the Citizens Advice Bureau. You can find their offices on the first floor, Castle House, Castle Street, telephone2920 376 4000.

If you would like help finding recommended solicitors local to Wales, Contact Law can put you in touch with a firm we work with free of charge. So, if you have any questions please call us on 2920 376 400 or complete the web-form above.