About Robertsons

Independent since 1903. People-first since day one.

Robertsons Solicitors is an independent law firm with locations in Cardiff, Swansea, Barry, Bristol and Newport. We've been advising individuals, families and businesses for over 120 years — and the values that founded the firm still guide how we work today.

“We've always believed that good legal advice should be straightforward, honest and available to everyone who needs it.”

The Robertsons team

Our story

From Cardiff's docklands to five locations across the region.

Robertsons was founded in 1903 in the heart of Cardiff's docklands. In 1985 we joined forces with Paddison Wigley and moved to our current home — a listed building at 6 Park Place in the centre of Cardiff.

Since then we've grown to five locations across South Wales and the South West, but we've never lost the connection to the communities we serve. We're big enough to handle complex, high-value work, and small enough that every client knows who's looking after them.

What we stand for

Our values shape everything we do.

These aren't words on a wall. They're the standards we hold ourselves to — with each other, with our clients, and in the communities we're part of.

Supportive

Caring & people-first

We treat people as individuals, not as a number. We lead with kindness, demonstrate empathy, and support each other — particularly in times of need.

Teamwork

Connection & community

We collaborate across teams, build strong connections with clients and community groups, and believe we achieve more together than we do alone.

Trust

Flexible & accountable

We create an environment of trust and integrity. We respect that people have lives outside of work. We follow through and make things happen. We use everyday language.

Service

Expertise & learning

We set and maintain high standards of professionalism. We invest in development at all levels, nurture talent, and draw on expertise from across the firm.

Courage

Resilient & adaptive

We prepare and adapt for future challenges. We encourage new ideas and ways of working, learn from all experiences, and offer constructive challenge.

Robertsons at a glance

The firm in numbers

1903 Founded

5 Locations across South Wales & the South West

12 Practice areas

★★★★★ Excellent on Trustpilot

Our people

Meet the Robertsons team

Here are a few of the people you might work with. Our team includes solicitors, chartered legal executives, trainees and specialists across 12 practice areas — and every client has a named contact who knows their case.

Hannah Magee

Director, Head of Family Law

Hannah is a Director and heads the Family Law team. She specialises in complex divorce and high-net-worth financial cases, including matters involving trusts, businesses and international assets. Ranked in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, she is known for her calm, thorough and client-focused approach.

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Liz O'Connor

Associate Director

Liz is an Associate Director in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team at Robertsons Solicitors and heads the firm's Employment department. Qualified in 2008, she has over 15 years' experience advising individuals and businesses on employment matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, and a wide range of contentious work, with a practical, commercially minded approach.

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Dannielle Howard

Trainee Solicitor

Dannielle works in the Education Law department at Robertsons Solicitors, supporting clients on school exclusions, admissions appeals and special educational needs matters. She helped develop the firm's Education Law team alongside Rhys Palmer and was shortlisted for "Legal Assistant of the Year" at the 2023 Wales Legal Awards.

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In the community

More than a law firm

Community partnerships

We build long-term relationships with local charities and community groups, contributing time and expertise — not just money.

Investing in people

We nurture talent at all levels — from trainee solicitors through to department heads. Many of our senior team started their careers with us.

Accredited and regulated

We hold Law Society accreditations in family law, children law, and conveyancing, and are Lexcel accredited for practice management excellence.

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Where to find us

Five locations, one team

You can visit us in Cardiff, Swansea, Barry, Newport and Bristol. Appointments at our Bristol and Newport offices are arranged in advance — just call ahead and we'll make sure the right person is there to see you.

Need legal advice? We're here to help.

Request a callback and we'll put you in touch with the right person for your situation.

Independent since 1903 Five locations Rated Excellent on Trustpilot