Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Welshpool, Powys
Established in 1832, Gilbert Davies Solicitors has provided legal services to private individuals and businesses in Mid-Wales and Shropshire for over 190 years. Our firm combines deep local knowledge with specialist expertise across property, family law, dispute resolution, and probate. We offer services in English or Welsh, with home appointments available for client convenience. Our team includes accredited specialists in family law and members of professional bodies like Resolution and STEP. We maintain competitive hourly rates and fixed-fee options for residential conveyancing, ensuring transparency in pricing. Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Probate
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- 190 years of continuous legal service in Mid-Wales and Shropshire
- Bilingual English/Welsh-speaking legal professionals available
- Home visits for vulnerable or mobility-restricted clients
- Competitive hourly rates with fixed-fee conveyancing options
- Accredited specialists in family law and probate matters
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Very helpful
Prompt and efficient
Great advice
Highly recommend
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with expertise. We guide clients through purchases, sales, and remortgages while maintaining clear communication with estate agents and mortgage providers. Our fixed-fee structure ensures cost certainty for home buyers and sellers in Mid-Wales and Shropshire.
Family Law
We provide compassionate legal support for relationship breakdowns, covering divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our accredited specialists offer practical solutions while prioritising clients' emotional needs during challenging family law matters.
Probate Services
Our probate team assists with will drafting, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning. We handle contested wills and Court of Protection matters with sensitivity, offering fixed-fee options for estate planning and trust management.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve commercial and personal disputes through pragmatic legal strategies. Our services cover debt recovery, contract disputes, and professional negligence claims, with emphasis on mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods to minimise client costs.
Employment Law
We advise both employers and employees on employment law matters including settlement agreements, tribunal representation, and post-termination disputes. Our approach balances legal compliance with practical business considerations for clients in Mid-Wales and Shropshire.
People
Louise Harding
Managing Partner
Qualified solicitor since 2014 with specialist accreditation in family law. Leads the firm's family law and dispute resolution departments while serving on professional panels like Resolution.
Arwel Jones
Head of Conveyancing
Qualified since 2015, specialising in residential and commercial property transactions. Became partner in 2021, known for exceptional client service in property law matters.
David Thomas
Consultant
Former managing partner with over 30 years' experience in property law and estate planning. Provides expert guidance on complex property and probate matters despite retirement from directorship.
Shonah Dowler
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2006 specialising in wills and probate. Member of STEP with extensive experience in estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.
Louise Terry
Paralegal
CILEX-qualified paralegal with 20+ years' legal experience. Specialises in probate and family law support while assisting across multiple practice areas.
Questions
What areas do you cover for legal services?
We primarily serve clients in Mid-Wales and Shropshire from our Welshpool office.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we provide home appointments for clients who require this service.
Are your legal fees transparent and competitive?
We offer competitive hourly rates and fixed-fee options with clear pricing structures.
Can you assist with both English and Welsh language legal matters?
Yes, we provide legal services in both English and Welsh languages.
Are you regulated by any legal professional bodies?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
What specialisms do your solicitors hold?
We have accredited specialists in family law and members of professional organisations like Resolution and STEP.
