Family Law Cardiff · also covers Barry, Newport

Ian Williams

Director, Head of Child Care

Ian is a Director at Robertsons and one of the most experienced child care solicitors in Wales, with a career spanning over 35 years. He represents children, parents and local authorities in care proceedings — and the majority of his work involves acting for children on instruction from CAFCASS Cymru, advocating for their rights at every stage.

029 2023 7777

About Ian

Ian is a Director and a leading child care solicitor with a genuine passion for advocating for children’s rights. With a career spanning more than 35 years, he has developed deep expertise in public law proceedings, adoption and child protection, and is recognised as one of the most experienced practitioners in this field in Wales.

Ian represents a diverse range of clients in care proceedings, including children, parents and local authorities. The majority of his work involves representing children in court, where he receives instructions from CAFCASS Cymru, and he handles cases throughout Wales. His approach combines decades of courtroom experience with a steady, child-centred focus on achieving the right outcome in often complex and sensitive circumstances.

Ian holds the highly respected Children Law accreditation from the Law Society, recognising his dedication and expertise in this area, and he is a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel. He is based at the firm’s Park Place office in Cardiff.

Outside the law, Ian is a keen cricketer and fundraiser — in October 2023 he cycled from London to Paris over three days for the Professional Cricketers’ Trust, supporting mental health services.