Devonalds Solicitors

Devonalds Solicitors, a South Wales practice built around its local offices

Devonalds Solicitors is a law firm operating from eight offices in South Wales. The firm presents itself as an approachable practice whose staff live in the same communities as its clients, and it frames that proximity as the basis of its service. Its work is divided between private client matters and services for businesses.

Property sales, purchases and remortgages

The property side covers sales and purchases, remortgages, auctions and transfer of equity. A separate conveyancing quote facility is offered on the firm's site. For business clients, the practice handles commercial property purchases, sales, leases and remortgages.

Wills, probate and powers of attorney

Under wills and probate, the firm lists wills, lasting power of attorney, probate, Court of Protection work, tax planning and disputes. This sits alongside the family and injury departments as one of the main private client areas.

Family law and children matters

Family work covers divorce, children and financial matters. Within children's law, the practice names child arrangements, contact and access, and care and social services cases, including child and care proceedings. A recent article on the site addressed time limits and claims for financial settlement after divorce.

Personal injury and medical negligence claims

The personal injury team handles road traffic accidents, accidents at work, highway accidents, trips and slips and other claims. Medical negligence work is described as covering birth, brain, GP, hospital and surgical claims.

Employment practice and accreditation

The firm states that it is a Living Wage Employer and pays all of its employees accordingly, a point it developed in a blog post comparing the Real Living Wage with the Government's Minimum Wage. It also indicates Cyber Essentials certification and notes that it is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 210361.

Eight offices across Bridgend, Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taff

The practice's offices are listed under Bridgend, Caerphilly, Church Village, Pontypridd, Talbot Green, Tonypandy, Treorchy and Tylorstown. Each has its own telephone number and email address, and the site's enquiry form lets a client select a preferred office. The firm also maintains a news and blog section covering legal topics and staff matters.