Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Cardiff & Newport
Harding Evans is an award-winning law firm based in Cardiff and Newport, Wales, providing comprehensive legal services to both individuals and businesses across England and Wales. With a team of experienced solicitors, we specialise in areas such as debt recovery, employment law, wills and probate, personal injury claims, clinical negligence, family law, and commercial property. Our solicitors are committed to delivering professional legal advice with empathy and understanding, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions to complex legal challenges.Established in 2007, our firm combines extensive industry expertise with a client-centric approach, offering services underpinned by accreditations from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Legal Aid certification for specific cases. We prioritise transparency, ethical practice, and clear communication, ensuring clients feel supported throughout every stage of their legal matter.
Services
Debt Recovery
Employment Law
Wills & Probate
Clinical Negligence
Family Law
Commercial Property
Personal Injury
Dispute Resolution
Sports Law
Public Law
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in UK legal services across multiple specialisms.
- Our team includes members of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).
- We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional accountability.
- Our solicitors are recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers directories for excellence.
- We offer Legal Aid eligibility assessments for family and children law matters.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Award-winning team
Compassionate solicitors
Successful settlements
Expert legal advice
Responsive communication
Services
Clinical Negligence
Our clinical negligence solicitors help clients seek compensation for medical errors including misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and GP negligence. We handle complex cases involving birth injuries, cerebral palsy, and cancer misdiagnosis. With expertise in high-value claims, our team secures settlements for clients across Wales and England, supported by independent medical experts and legal aid eligibility assessments.
Family Law
We provide compassionate legal support for divorce, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Recognised in Legal 500, our family law team handles complex cases involving domestic abuse, international child abduction, and high-net-worth divorces. We offer Legal Aid options and prioritise child welfare in all proceedings.
Debt Recovery
Specialising in commercial debt recovery, we assist businesses in reclaiming unpaid invoices and resolving insolvency disputes. Our solicitors represent clients in court actions and negotiations, with particular expertise in construction sector debt recovery. We provide strategic legal solutions to protect commercial interests.
Employment Law
We advise employers and employees on employment law matters including tribunal representation, contract disputes, and discrimination claims. Our services cover HR consultancy, redundancy processes, and TUPE regulations compliance, ensuring fair workplace practices across Wales and England.
Wills & Probate
Our probate specialists assist with will drafting, inheritance tax planning, and power of attorney arrangements. Accredited by STEP, we manage complex estate administrations and Court of Protection matters, ensuring clients' wishes are legally protected through expert lifetime planning services.
People
Kate Thomas
Partner and Head of Family Law
Specialising in family law for 18 years, Kate handles complex divorces and child custody cases. Recognised in Legal 500, she focuses on protecting client interests during relationship breakdowns while maintaining compassionate support throughout legal proceedings.
Ken Thomas
Partner and Head of Clinical Negligence
Leading our clinical negligence team, Ken secures compensation for clients affected by medical errors. With expertise in birth injury claims and Cauda Equina syndrome cases, he has recovered significant settlements through his detailed understanding of complex medical litigation.
Laura Selby
Partner and Head of Wills & Probate
A STEP-qualified solicitor, Laura specialises in estate planning and probate law. She manages high-net-worth wills, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection cases, providing clear guidance on inheritance tax mitigation and trust management.
Craig Court
Partner and Head of Public Law
Craig leads judicial review cases and inquest representations, focusing on human rights violations and public authority disputes. His expertise includes complex Article 2 inquest advocacy and procurement law challenges across Welsh government institutions.
William Watkins
Partner, Commercial Litigation
William specialises in commercial property disputes and professional negligence claims. With 20 years' experience, he represents businesses in contractual disputes and dilapidations claims, prioritising early risk assessment to resolve conflicts efficiently.
Questions
What areas of law does Harding Evans specialise in?
We specialise in clinical negligence, family law, debt recovery, employment law, wills & probate, commercial property, and public law cases across Wales and England.
Do you offer Legal Aid for family law cases?
Yes, we accept legal aid cases for children law matters and provide eligibility assessments for family law services.
How can I fund a clinical negligence claim?
We offer Conditional Fee Agreements (No Win, No Fee), legal expense insurance, and public funding options for medical negligence claims.
Are your solicitors regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number: 419663).
What are your office locations?
We have offices at Queens Chambers, Newport (NP20 1TE) and 13 Merthyr Road, Cardiff (CF14 1DA).
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