Gittins McDonald

Gittins McDonald, solicitors in Wrexham since 1990

Gittins McDonald is a law firm based in Wrexham, North Wales, founded in 1990 by John Gittins and Kate McDonald. Bharti Gittins joined in 1993 and Kirit Champaneria in 1995. Aimee Phoenix, who started as a trainee, qualified in 2006 and is now a director, dedicated to the conveyancing department. Gareth Kelly joined in 2013 and set up a conveyancing team at 12 Grosvenor Road. In summer 2014, the litigation, wills, criminal law and family departments moved from the old High Street offices to 27-29 Grosvenor Road. The firm became a limited company in January 2022 and its directors are Gareth Kelly, Aimee Phoenix and Katrina Owens.

Practice areas

The firm advises individuals, families and businesses on key legal milestones, from buying and selling a home to resolving family matters. Its stated aim is to make complex processes clear and manage them efficiently from start to finish.

Residential conveyancing

House sale and purchase service, including buying, selling, remortgages and transfers of equity, with clear communication and transparent fixed fees.

Commercial property

Advice on commercial leases, landlord and tenant matters, business licences, premises licences, land development and negotiating refinancing for businesses and investors across North Wales.

Probate and wills

Drafting and executing wills, assistance with estate planning and filing tax forms, dealing with court orders and obtaining grant of probate.

Family law

The family law department specialises in separation and divorce, arranging injunctions, negotiating contact and access arrangements for children, cohabitation agreements and advice on obtaining financial settlements.

Firm profile

With more than three decades of activity, Gittins McDonald presents itself as one of the leading firms in Wrexham. The firm states that it combines local knowledge of the North Wales property market with practical advice on conveyancing, family, probate and wills. Its services also include property auctions and lasting powers of attorney (LPAs). The firm states that it listens to its clients, understands their needs and seeks the right outcome for them.

Team

The team includes Gareth Kelly, Aimee Phoenix, Katrina Owens and Jennifer Williams. The firm has a conveyancing team based at 12 Grosvenor Road.

Offices in Wrexham

The firm operates from two addresses on Grosvenor Road, Wrexham: 12 Grosvenor Road (LL11 1BU) and 27-29 Grosvenor Road (LL11 1BT). The registered office is 12 Grosvenor Road.

Company and regulatory information

Gittins McDonald Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with ID number 823159. Its company registration number is 11303651 and its VAT number is 529567890.

Offices and premises

Principal Office: 12 Grosvenor Road, Wrexham, LL11 1BU

27-29 Grosvenor Road Office: 27-29 Grosvenor Road, Wrexham, LL11 1BT