Meet The Team
Jennifer Melly law is a firm which specialises in private client work particularly in the area of elderly client law. The firm deals with Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, Funeral Plans, Court of Protection, Trusts and Estates, Long Term Care Planning, Property Transactions, Tax Advice, Will Disputes, Agricultural and Rural Affairs. The firm aims to provide an efficient and friendly service, whilst also being approachable and putting clients at ease. The firm has experienced lawyers who are specialists in their fields and strive to provide a high level of service.
Private Client Department
Jennifer Melly
Jennifer’s reputation is unequalled in the field of trusts, wills and all aspects of private client work. She has recruited staff to work with her who share her ethos of always “going the extra mile” for her clients. She previously led a large team of lawyers at Hutchinson Thomas in Neath. She is a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners and a member of Solicitors for the Elderly.
Lowri Woodley
Lowri is a Solicitor working alongside Jennifer practising in Private Client Law. Lowri graduated from Swansea University and qualified as a Solicitor in 2015. Lowri is a fluent Welsh speaker and is always friendly and approachable.
Lisa Jones
Lisa is a trainee solicitor training full time with us working alongside Jennifer in Private Client Law. She holds a BA (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS and previously worked as a qualified teacher. Lisa is friendly, approachable, and brings strong interpersonal and organisational skills from her teaching career into her work in law.
Conveyancing Department
Tom Grimes
Tom is a Solicitor practising in the Conveyancing Department in Cardiff having joined the firm in the summer of 2014. A Swansea University graduate, he was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2017. Tom is a former volunteer for the charity Hafal who specialise in protecting vulnerable people when detained by police and was also a law research intern at the University of Central Oklahoma in America. Tom is a fluent Welsh speaker.
Support Staff
Catrin Burbage
Catrin is the Office Manager and joined the firm upon opening. She is a key member of the team, providing support to all the departments and assists in the daily management of the firm. Catrin liaises with clients, staff and suppliers, facilitating the efficient functioning of the office through a range of administrative, clerical, financial and managerial tasks.
Dawn Spencer
Dawn has worked with Jennifer for many years – her girl Friday – she is thoroughly reliable and is a Cilex Affiliate.
Crystal Jeans
Crystal Jeans, an MPhil graduate in creative writing, joined the company in 2018. She supports Tom as a secretary and receptionist.
Amy Williams
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Ruth Prosser
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Jan Aylwin
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Karen Parker
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