Business Details
38 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Mid Wales
Hanratty & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors have been delivering expert legal services in Mid Wales for over 35 years. Our firm specialises in residential property, family law, criminal defence, and business litigation, serving both individuals and commercial clients. Our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society in multiple disciplines, ensuring high-quality representation across matrimonial, criminal, and conveyancing matters. We prioritise clear communication, offering fixed-fee packages and 24/7 police station attendance. With deep local knowledge and a commitment to community involvement, we combine decades of experience with innovative approaches to meet client needs.Our team includes specialists in agricultural law, elder care, and mediation, providing tailored solutions for complex legal challenges. We maintain strong partnerships with surveyors, financial planners, and other professionals to deliver comprehensive support. Our reputation for professionalism and cost-effectiveness has been built through consistent client satisfaction and successful case outcomes.
Services
Residential Property
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Wills & Probate
Agricultural Services
Commercial Litigation
Debt Recovery
Family Law
Mediation
Elder Care
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of legal experience in Mid Wales.
- Our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society in multiple disciplines.
- We offer 24/7 police station attendance and emergency legal support.
- We provide fixed-fee packages for residential conveyancing and family law.
- Our team includes specialists in agricultural law and elder care.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
What people say
Quick to respond
Invaluable advice
Fair and pleasant
Excellent service
Highly efficient
Services
Residential Property
Our residential conveyancing team handles property transactions with expertise, offering fixed fees and regular progress updates. We manage freehold sales, remortgages, and matrimonial conveyancing, supported by local market knowledge and partnerships with surveyors. Clients benefit from clear communication and a streamlined process for buying or selling homes.
Criminal Law
We provide 24/7 police station representation and court advocacy for criminal cases. Our accredited specialists handle matters from initial investigations to crown court trials, ensuring robust defence strategies. With combined experience of 30 years, we offer free legal advice at local police stations and represent clients in Welshpool, Shrewsbury, and other courts.
Wills & Probate
Our solicitors draft tailored wills and manage probate administration, focusing on inheritance tax planning and trust creation. We assist with lasting powers of attorney, court of protection applications, and estate settlements. Fixed-fee options and home visits ensure accessible support for individuals and families.
Agricultural Services
We advise on agricultural tenancies, land sales, and succession planning for farming enterprises. Our services include inheritance tax strategies, common agricultural policy compliance, and dispute resolution for rural businesses. With decades of local expertise, we support tenants, landowners, and smallholders in Mid Wales.
Mediation
Our civil and commercial mediation services facilitate confidential, cost-effective dispute settlements. We handle contractual conflicts, employment issues, and neighbour disputes through structured negotiations. With flexible pricing and a focus on mutually beneficial outcomes, we help clients avoid prolonged litigation while maintaining control over resolution terms.
People
Robert Hanratty
Head of Matrimonial and Criminal Departments
Founder of Hanratty & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors & Co in 1988, Robert is a Law Society-accredited specialist in conveyancing, criminal law, and family law. He holds higher court advocacy rights and actively supports Mid Wales charities.
Paul Inns
Partner
Qualified over 20 years, Paul specialises in elder care law, including wills and court of protection matters. He is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and provides criminal defence representation.
Chris Tomley
Partner
With 50 years in practice, Chris focuses on agricultural law, commercial property, and probate. He chairs local access forums and advises community councils on property development projects.
Isabella Jennings
Partner
Qualified in 2022, Isabella handles conveyancing, family law, and criminal cases. She graduated with first-class honours from Aberystwyth University and supervises under Robert Hanratty & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors.
Gurleen Kaur
Solicitor
Qualified in 2024, Gurleen specialises in criminal law and family matters. She holds a first-class law degree from Cardiff University and is an accredited police station representative.
Questions
What areas of law does Hanratty & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors & Co specialise in?
We specialise in residential property, criminal defence, family law, agricultural services, commercial litigation, and elder care, with Law Society-accredited specialists in multiple disciplines.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee packages for conveyancing, family law matters, and mediation services, ensuring cost transparency for clients.
Are your solicitors available outside regular office hours?
Our criminal law team offers 24/7 police station attendance, and we provide emergency legal support for urgent matters.
How does your mediation service work?
Our mediation service facilitates confidential dispute resolution through neutral negotiation, covering contractual, employment, and neighbour disputes with flexible pricing options.
Can you assist with agricultural legal matters?
Yes, we advise on agricultural tenancies, land sales, inheritance tax planning, and rural business disputes, leveraging decades of local expertise.
What accreditations do your solicitors hold?
Our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society in conveyancing, criminal law, and family law, with additional certifications in police station representation and elder care.
