Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Legal Services in South Wales
Established in 1938, Fonseca Law has served communities across South Wales with dedicated legal expertise. Our firm combines decades of experience with a commitment to accessibility, ensuring clients receive tailored support in both personal and complex legal matters. We specialise in civil litigation, family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, and private client services, operating from our modern Ebbw Vale headquarters while maintaining a strong local presence. Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Lexcel, we prioritise client care, equality, and transparency. Our team of solicitors, including directors with decades of experience, provides nationwide support while retaining a community-focused approach.We offer home visits for convenience and maintain 24/7 availability for urgent criminal defence cases. With a history spanning over 80 years, we remain dedicated to resolving disputes, protecting client interests, and upholding ethical standards. Our services extend to professional negligence claims, contentious probate, eviction notices, and discrimination cases under the Equality Act 2010. Client testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, efficiency, and compassionate handling of sensitive matters.
Services
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury Claims
Conveyancing
Criminal Defence
Family Law
Contentious Probate
Private Client Services
Eviction Notices
Professional Negligence
Discrimination Cases
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of combined legal expertise in South Wales
- Our team includes directors with Higher Courts Advocacy rights
- We provide 24/7 criminal defence representation nationwide
- Lexcel-accredited practice management standards ensure quality
- Home visits available for vulnerable or mobility-restricted clients
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Lexcel Accredited
What people say
Thorough, professional, efficient
Excellent service
Very helpful
Good advice
Kept to time
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team handles complex commercial and personal disputes with strategic precision. We specialise in contract enforcement, debt recovery, and property-related conflicts, providing clear legal pathways to resolution. Clients benefit from our extensive courtroom experience and negotiation expertise across South Wales and nationally.
Criminal Defence
Available 24/7, our criminal defence solicitors provide immediate support at police stations and courts. We handle cases ranging from motoring offences to serious criminal charges, ensuring your rights are protected throughout the legal process. Our Higher Courts Advocates manage Magistrates' and Crown Court proceedings with proven effectiveness.
Conveyancing
From residential home moves to commercial property transactions, we manage all aspects of conveyancing with efficiency. Our services include lease agreements, title transfers, and new build purchases, supported by dedicated solicitors who ensure smooth property transitions across Wales and beyond.
Family Law
We provide compassionate guidance through divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust court representation when necessary. Specialised support includes prenuptial agreements and domestic abuse protection orders.
Personal Injury
We help accident victims recover damages for injuries caused by others' negligence. Our expertise covers road accidents, workplace injuries, and medical negligence cases, with success-based fee options available. Clients receive dedicated case management from initial assessment to final settlement.
People
David Thickins
Director
Qualified solicitor since 1986 with expertise in family law and conveyancing. Specialises in criminal defence as Duty Solicitor. Combines local knowledge with national legal standards to deliver accessible justice solutions.
Patrick Meadows
Director
Higher Courts Advocate with 25+ years' experience in civil litigation and personal injury claims. Manages complex commercial disputes and professional negligence cases while maintaining client-focused legal strategies.
Leighton-David McAdorey
Director
Commercial conveyancing specialist with criminal court advocacy rights. Focuses on property transactions and child contact matters, leveraging 15+ years' South Wales legal experience to resolve client issues efficiently.
Rebecca Donovan
Solicitor
Multi-disciplinary lawyer qualified in 2021, specialising in family law and private client matters. Handles wills, probate, and employment agreements while maintaining expertise in child contact litigation.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We cover civil litigation, family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, personal injury claims, and private client services across South Wales and nationally.
Can I get legal help outside normal office hours?
Yes - our criminal defence team operates 24/7, and emergency contact details are available for urgent legal matters.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, our solicitors can visit clients at home for private client matters, family law cases, or when mobility issues prevent office visits.
How do you handle property transactions?
Our conveyancing team manages residential and commercial property sales, purchases, and leases with dedicated case management from instruction to completion.
Are your services accessible for disabled clients?
We maintain full accessibility compliance and make reasonable adjustments to ensure all clients receive equal legal access and support.
