About us

Our family law and divorce solicitors are specialists in their field, so whatever your situation we have the expertise to find a solution that is right for you. Every case is personal, and our legal knowledge is matched by the empathy and understanding required to handle highly sensitive family issues.

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice is one of the longest established and most trusted family law firms in the UK. We offer a full range of family law services. Contact us today with your enquiry – we are ready to help.

Awards

Family Law Firm of the Year – Midlands & Wales – Winner 2022

On November 28th 2022, we were announced as the winner of Family Law Firm of the Year – Midlands & Wales, at the Family Law Awards.

Chambers UK – 2023

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice is Wales’ only band 1 firm for Family/ Matrimonial Law – Wales. Melanie Hamer, Thea Hughes, Sarah Wyburn, David James and Rebecca Knight all ranked.

Legal 500 – 2023 – Family Law

Wales’ only tier 1 firm for Family Law for the third consecutive year. Melanie Hamer and Thea Hughes ranked in the hall of fame. Melanie Hamer, Sarah Wyburn and David James are ranked as leading individuals with Rebecca Knight ranked as a next generation partner.

Chambers UK – 2022

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice is Wales’ only band 1 firm for Family/ Matrimonial Law – Wales. Melanie Hamer, Thea Hughes, Sarah Wyburn and David James are ranked individuals.

Legal 500 – 2022 – Family Law

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice is Wales’ only tier 1 firm for Family Law – Wales. Melanie Hamer, Thea Hughes, Sarah Wyburn and David James are ranked as leading individuals with Rebecca Knight ranked as a next generation partner.

The Legal 2022 - Leading Firm
Legal 500 – 2022 – Private Client

Our Private Client department is recognised as a leading firm for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate – Wales. Head of department Catrin Griffiths is also a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 – 2022.

Cardiff Life Awards Finalist
Cardiff Life Awards 2021 – Finalist

In June 2021 Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice was announced as a finalist for the 2021 Cardiff Life Awards – Legal & Financial category.

South Wales Law Awards Finalist
South Wales Law Awards – 2021 – Finalist

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice has been selected as a finalist in the Family Law Services of the Year category. 

Chambers UK 2021
Chambers UK – 2021

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice a top band firm for Family Law – Wales.

Ranked Individuals:
-Melanie Hamer
-Thea Hughes
-Sarah Wyburn
-David James

Legal 500 - 2021
Legal 500 – 2021 – Family Law

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice is the only firm to be ranked top-tier for Family Law – Wales.

Leading Individuals:
-Melanie Hamer
-Thea Hughes
-Sarah Wyburn
-David James

Rising Stars:
-Rebecca Knight

Private Client - Leading Firm
Legal 500 – 2021 – Private Client

Our Private Client department is ranked as a leading firm for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate – Wales. Head of department Catrin Griffiths features as a recommended Lawyer.

Chwarae Teg Fairplay Employer
Chwarae Teg FairPLay Employer Award – Developing level

This award acknowledges our commitment to creating and sustaining a fair and inclusive workplace.

Chambers UK 2020
Chambers UK – 2020

We achieved the highest-ranked position as a firm for Family/Matrimonial – Wales

Ranked Lawyers
-Melanie Hamer
-Thea Hughes
-Sarah Wyburn
-David James

Legal 500 2020 - Top Tier
Legal 500 – 2020

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice is recommended as a top tier firm. Melanie Hamer, Thea Hughes, Sarah Wyburn and David James are listed in the elite “Leading Lawyers” list. Associate Rebecca Knight is included in the “Rising Stars” list.

Family Law - Firm of the Year - Finalist
Family Law Firm of the Year – Midlands & Wales – Finalist

On September 2nd 2019 we were announced as a finalist for the Family Law Firm of the Year – Midlands & Wales.

Legal 500 - 2019
Legal 500 – 2019

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice achieved top tier status for Family Law. Our leading and recommended lawyers include:

-Melanie Hamer
-Thea Hughes
-Sarah Wyburn
-David James
-Rebecca Knight

Chambers UK 2019
Chambers UK 2019

On November 1st 2018 the firm achieved Band 1 status (top band) and the editorial included four ranked lawyers:

Melanie Hamer
Thea Hughes
Sarah Wyburn
David James

Family Law - Firm of the Year - Wales
Family Law Firm of the Year – Winner

On November 29th 2017 – We were announced as the winner of Family Law Firm of the Year – Wales. We were delighted to receive this prestigious award, being amongst a shortlist of many respected firms.

Resolution
Resolution

*Thea Hughes is a member of Resolution.

Step
Step
Collaborative Family Lawyer
Collaborative Family Lawyer

*Thea Hughes is a Collaborative Family Lawyer

Stonewall Diversity Champion
Stonewall Diversity Champion

Testimonials

Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice prides itself on providing a quality service. We believe our dedication to our clients makes us the best specialist firm of family law solicitors in Cardiff. But don’t take our word for it!

Our own clients often tell us how pleased they were with the advice we gave them, and the service they received. Here are some of the comments we have received from our clients, in their own words:

“Thanks for your professional assistance in these matters, which has been impeccable throughout.”
“I think you achieved the best for me, whilst making it as painless as possible.”
“Thank you, not only for your service, but for the strength you gave me.”