Business Details
13 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Legal Services in Cardiff
CJCH Solicitors is a modern legal practice established through the 2013 merger of Colin Jones Solicitors and Clarke & Hartland, combining over 35 years of organic growth with dynamic leadership. We deliver customised legal solutions across corporate and private matters, operating from five UK offices and maintaining global representation. Our team of 130+ legal professionals specialises in areas including commercial law, mental health law, and Court of Protection cases, underpinned by a commitment to client value and service excellence.Recognised with awards such as Wales Legal Awards' Public Law Team of the Year 2022, we balance local insight with international expertise. As a Lexcel-accredited firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we prioritise innovation, ethical practice, and community engagement while maintaining financial compliance under Group Financial Controller Gareth Phillips.
Services
Commercial Law
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Conveyancing
Mental Health Law
Probate Services
Criminal Defence
Family Law
Debt Recovery
Mediation
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of combined legal expertise across 130+ professionals
- Our Court of Protection team won Wales Legal Awards' Public Law Team of the Year 2022
- We provide tailored legal solutions for both corporate and private clients
- Our Lexcel accreditation ensures high operational standards
- We combine local Welsh knowledge with international legal representation
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Commercial Law
Our Commercial Law team advises businesses from start-ups to large corporations on contracts, mergers, and corporate structures. We provide strategic guidance to minimise risks while leveraging growth opportunities. With expertise in commercial transactions and regulatory compliance, we deliver practical solutions tailored to clients' specific industry needs across Wales and beyond.
Dispute Resolution
Specialising in resolving business conflicts through litigation and alternative methods, our team handles County Court and High Court cases alongside mediation services. We focus on achieving commercially effective outcomes while minimising disruption to clients' operations. Our experience spans contractual disputes, debt recovery, and professional negligence claims.
Mental Health Law
As Wales' largest mental health law practice, we represent clients in Mental Health Review Tribunals and provide advocacy for individuals lacking capacity. Our solicitors combine legal expertise with compassionate support, addressing issues related to detention under the Mental Health Act and safeguarding vulnerable clients' rights.
Conveyancing
Our Residential Conveyancing team handles property purchases and sales with a focus on accessibility and client support. We manage transactions for personal residences and buy-to-let properties, offering clear guidance through the process while addressing specific requirements like leasehold considerations and stamp duty implications.
Court of Protection
We specialise in Court of Protection matters including deputyship applications and deprivation of liberty safeguards. Our team handles financial affairs management, welfare orders, and complex cases involving individuals lacking mental capacity, maintaining compliance with legal frameworks while protecting clients' interests.
People
Jodi Winter
Managing Director, Family and Children Law
With over 20 years' experience, Jodi specialises in family law, public sector cases, and mental health law while leading CJCH's executive board. She combines strategic leadership with hands-on client representation.
Max Wootton
Director, Private Client and Commercial Law
Max oversees private client services and commercial law departments, specialising in employment law, debt recovery, and civil litigation. He provides strategic legal guidance to both individual and corporate clients.
Wayne Devine
Group CEO
Former CEO of Masco UK Windows Group with 28 years' manufacturing industry experience, Wayne now drives CJCH's strategic growth and business transformation initiatives as Group CEO.
Gareth Phillips
Group Financial Controller
Gareth manages financial compliance and performance analysis for CJCH, leveraging his cross-industry experience from marketing and health & safety sectors to ensure regulatory adherence and strategic financial management.
Questions
What areas of law does CJCH Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in commercial law, mental health law, Court of Protection cases, conveyancing, employment law, and criminal defence across Wales and England.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, our criminal law team provides a 24-hour emergency contact service for urgent legal matters.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team comprises 130+ professionals with over 35 years' combined experience, including award-winning specialists in public law.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 8009371) and Lexcel-accredited by the Law Society.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices in Cardiff (head office), Bridgend, Barry, Bristol, Blackwood, and Caerphilly across South Wales.
Can I get a conveyancing quote online?
Yes, we offer instant conveyancing quotes through our website or you can contact us directly for property transaction advice.
