Firm Profile > Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice > Cardiff, Wales

Family Tier 1

Specialist family law boutique Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice has the critical mass and expertise to handle a significant volume and variety of family law matters, often involving high-net-worth individuals and cross-border issues. Melanie Hamer provides a 'professional and knowledgeable service' and alongside the 'exceptionally calm' Thea Hughes, is regularly engaged in high-profile and high-net-worth divorce cases. The team is rounded out at partner level by the 'exceptional' Sarah Wyburn, who has niche expertise in relation to same sex marriage cases, and the 'approachable and knowledgeable' David James, who as well as handling high-value cases with a particular focus on business ownership and pension sharing issues, is also an expert on Children Act cases. At an associate level, the 'conscientious' Rebecca Knight has a thriving reputation and was singled out by one client as being 'surely one of the future managing partners of the firm'.

Client Testimonials

CLIENT: Confidential
COMPANY/FIRM: Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice TESTIMONIAL: “Family court proceedings can be distressing, so it’s so important to have expert, sound advice, which is exactly what is provided by Wendy Hopkins Family Law. I cannot speak highly enough of the team.”
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CLIENT: Confidential
COMPANY/FIRM: Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice TESTIMONIAL: “I am absolutely delighted with the service, the attention to detail, the back up available and the approachable nature of your firm. I felt that you were large enough to fight my corner confidently, and yet small enough to deliver a personal edge to the advice given.”
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CLIENT: Confidential
COMPANY/FIRM: Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice TESTIMONIAL: “Melanie has been brilliant – she took a firm line with the other side (and with me) and was the positive influence to change the direction of what had preceded. Melanie has been extremely kind and patient and her advice has been accurate and to the point – her handling of the other side’s behaviour took a major amount of stress and pressure out of the situation and her reassurance and determination secured the fair result. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”
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CLIENT: Confidential
COMPANY/FIRM: Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice
TESTIMONIAL: “Thea Hughes was wonderful, and the advice and support provided was invaluable. I knew exactly where I stood and what I was entitled to, which helped enormously.”
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CLIENT: Confidential
COMPANY/FIRM: Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice TESTIMONIAL: “Thank you, Sarah, for all you have done on my case. It has been a horrible and difficult time, but you have given me the best advice and been such a lovely solicitor. You are a true inspiration to me. You have empathised with me and provided support and strength when needed. THANK YOU.”
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CLIENT: Confidential
COMPANY/FIRM: Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice TESTIMONIAL: “I thought the level of service given to me was of the highest standard – I would thoroughly recommend David James to anyone seeking a solicitor.”
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Diversity/Community

Diversity statement – Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice 

We are a forward-thinking law firm, we strongly believe in providing a diverse working environment and providing equal opportunities for both employees and our clients. In 2011 we were the first law firm in Wales to join Stonewall’s Diversity Champions Programme, this programme promotes good practice for employers, creating excellent working environments for all employees whilst ensuring equal treatment. We have a long history of working with the LGBT+ community to resolve the issues that arise from the end of a relationship. We were one of the first law firms in Wales to offer a specialist service for clients in Civil Partnerships and same-sex relationships. We feel strongly about being a member of the Stonewall programme as it reflects our values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviour. 

Our ethos is to encourage personal development throughout the firm, this is why we focus on promoting internally. Many of our current solicitors and associates started with the firm in a paralegal position. All bar one of the firm’s present associates started as trainees within the firm. We base our selection on the individual’s qualities and their passion for law and development. In today’s fast-paced environment, we understand it can be a mammoth task managing a work-life balance. We always ensure to take care of our employees and to provide flexibility as to hours or days worked. 

In a recent report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority – The business case for diversity (2017), it was reported that 48% of all solicitors are women, whilst only 33% of law firm partners are women. In our instance we go against the grain with 3 out of our 4 directors being women. 

It is important to us that we inspire to be a diverse company from both an employee and client prospective. We provide pro bono work at a legal advice clinic run by the Personal Support Unit (PSU). PSU focus on helping disadvantaged people facing the civil and family justice system without a lawyer. Our private client (wills and probate) team frequently volunteer their time and provide free Wills to patients of Maggie’s Cardiff. Maggie’s have centres built on the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals and provide free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends. 

Due to the services we provide under the family law spectrum and also the private client services we offer, it is no surprise that we see a broad client base. We ensure to treat all clients equally regardless of background or culture. In addition, we provide clients the option to communicate in English and Welsh. 

We have an accessible office with disabled access and facilities.