CJCH Solicitors

CJCH Solicitors, a law firm based in Cardiff with five offices across South Wales

CJCH Solicitors is a law firm that presents itself as a modern practice focused on customised solutions and dedicated service. Its work covers both corporate and private matters, with five offices across South Wales and international representation. The firm describes itself as a local practice with global reach and states that it has represented clients throughout the United Kingdom.

The current practice is the result of the 2013 merger of two Welsh firms: Colin Jones Solicitors and Clarke & Hartland Solicitors. According to its corporate history, its journey began from humble origins and has grown organically over 35 years, with a team of more than 30 solicitors, consultants and paralegals. The company operating under the brand is CJCH Legal Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under number 8009371, and registered in England and Wales under company number 15452031.

Services for individuals

The private and family law area brings together teams specialising in several fields. The offering includes:

• Residential Property & Conveyancing.
• Private Client Services: Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
• Family Law.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
• Criminal Law.
• Court of Protection.
• Childcare Law.
• Mental Health Law.

Services for businesses

The business and commercial law area serves corporate clients in dispute resolution, employment law, litigation, mediation, commercial property and company law. The firm also provides debt recovery services and commercial law advice. The practice is organised around three pillars: private law, business law and Legal Aid services.

Structure and team

The practice has more than 110 members of staff, according to its own presentation, and includes a team of more than 30 solicitors, consultants and paralegals. Among the professionals mentioned in its content are Paul Shuttleworth, Head of Employment, Mollie Peachey, Solicitor, and Nia Weatherby, Associate Conveyancer. The firm highlights its commitment to dynamic and innovative leadership.

Offices and coverage

CJCH Solicitors operates from five offices across South Wales and maintains international representation. Its contact page lists offices in Cardiff, Barry, Blackwood, Bridgend and Caerphilly, as well as a point in Bristol for meetings and an office in Swansea. The firm announced the expansion of its criminal and regulatory defence service to Swansea and the South West from 1 October 2026.

Recent activity and publications

The practice maintains a legal insights section. Among the topics published are changes to employment tribunal time limits under the Employment Rights Act 2025, the pension changes planned for April 2027 and their relationship to estate planning, the expansion of the criminal and regulatory service to Swansea and the South West, and a freehold property purchase completed in 29 days, from opening the file on 28 July to completion.