Business Details
41 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in South Wales
HPJV Solicitors is a well-established legal firm serving clients in Newport, Cardiff, and Chepstow, South Wales, with nearly four decades of experience. Our dedicated team specialises in conveyancing, wills and probate, family law, and criminal defence, combining technical expertise with a client-centred approach. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited by the Law Society for multiple disciplines, we prioritise integrity, professionalism, and tailored legal solutions.Our commitment to continuous investment in staff development ensures clients receive up-to-date, reliable advice. We pride ourselves on clear communication, competitive pricing, and a reputation built on resolving complex legal matters with empathy and efficiency. Client care remains central to our values, reflected in our Lexcel accreditation for practice management excellence.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Legal Aid Services
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined experience across multiple legal disciplines
- Client-centred approach with clear, jargon-free communication
- Law Society accreditations in conveyancing, family law, and criminal defence
- 24/7 availability for urgent criminal law matters
- Competitive fixed-fee conveyancing with transparent pricing
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Law Society Family Law Accreditation
- Law Society Children Law Accreditation
- Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation
- Lexcel
What people say
Faultless service
Speedy efficient service
Outstanding support
Brilliant solicitors
Highly recommended
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service handles residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages, and equity releases. We manage freehold and leasehold properties, Help to Buy schemes, and new-build acquisitions. The team provides fixed-fee pricing with transparent cost breakdowns from the outset. Clients benefit from same-day responses, regular progress updates through our client portal, and expert guidance on Land Transaction Tax and other legal requirements. Our Law Society CQS accreditation ensures adherence to the highest standards in property law.
Wills & Probate
We offer comprehensive will drafting, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney services. Our specialists handle complex estate settlements, trust management, and Court of Protection matters. The team provides clear guidance on legal validity requirements for wills and intestacy rules. Clients receive practical advice on minimising inheritance tax and ensuring smooth asset transfers. Our Lexcel-accredited processes ensure meticulous attention to detail during emotionally challenging times, with flexible appointment options across our South Wales offices.
Family Law
Our family law practice specialises in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and cohabitation agreements. Accredited specialists handle financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, and care proceedings with sensitivity. We employ collaborative law approaches to minimise conflict while protecting client interests. The team supports adoption processes, child name changes, and relocation cases, maintaining close coordination with social services and other agencies. Resolution membership demonstrates our commitment to non-confrontational dispute resolution.
Criminal Defence
With Law Society Criminal Litigation accreditation, we defend clients facing minor motoring offences to serious fraud and homicide charges. Our 24/7 police station representatives provide immediate support, while higher rights advocates handle court proceedings up to appeal level. The team has secured 'Excellence' rating in Legal Aid Agency quality audits. We specialise in regulatory offences, anti-social behaviour injunctions, and complex multi-defendant cases, maintaining strong relationships with expert forensic specialists when required.
Legal Aid Services
We offer legally aided representation for eligible clients in criminal defence and family law matters. Our team conducts initial means assessments and guides clients through the funding application process. Emergency legal aid remains available for police station attendances regardless of financial circumstances. We maintain transparent cost discussions for matters outside legal aid scope, exploring alternative funding options including insurance-backed agreements and fixed-fee arrangements.
People
Jayne Chandler
Managing Director
With over 20 years' experience in family law, Jayne Chandler specialises in divorce proceedings and child custody matters. She employs collaborative law techniques to resolve disputes amicably, maintaining Resolution membership for ethical practice standards. Her leadership focuses on client care excellence.
Paul Philpott
Director
Paul Philpott oversees complex conveyancing transactions and estate management. His expertise includes new-build purchases and Help to Buy scheme compliance. He manages cross-border property sales outside Wales while maintaining competitive pricing structures for clients.
Julianne Hamling
Director
Julianne Hamling specialises in family law with focus on child relocation cases and complex custody arrangements. She combines legal expertise with compassionate support, recently achieving landmark outcomes in cross-border family disputes.
Ben Waters
Director
Ben Waters leads criminal defence cases involving serious fraud and regulatory offences. A former judicial professional, he provides strategic defence planning and court representation up to appeal level, maintaining 24/7 availability for urgent matters.
Rachel McAdorey
Solicitor
Rachel McAdorey specialises in residential conveyancing with expertise in fast-track property transactions. She manages high-pressure sales requiring tight deadlines, recently handling multiple Christmas-period completions with exceptional client feedback.
Questions
What areas of law does hpjv solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, wills and probate, family law, and criminal defence, with Law Society accreditations in all key practice areas.
Are your conveyancing fees fixed?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee conveyancing with transparent pricing agreed upfront, including no hidden costs.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Our criminal defence team provides 24/7 emergency support for police station attendance and urgent matters.
Can I get legal aid?
Legal aid is available for eligible clients in criminal law and family law matters following means and merits assessments.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience, including Law Society-accredited specialists and former judicial professionals.
Do you operate outside South Wales?
While based in South Wales, we handle property transactions nationwide with competitive pricing beyond our local area.
