Best Development Services Solicitors in Cardiff

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    Development Services in Wales involves planning and development work within a Welsh framework, including Planning Policy Wales, local planning authorities, and the Welsh Ministers. A solicitor in Wales advises on planning applications and appeals, negotiates planning obligations under Welsh law, and coordinates with authorities such as the Welsh Government and the Planning Inspectorate for secure permissions and development consents.

    1

    Lyons Bowe

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    4.7 5,913 Reviews

    186 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (84)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (39)Commercial mortgages (7)

    Edward Romaine Your solicitor Edward Romaine Head of Commercial 4.6 from 8 client reviews
    “I want to thank everyone at Lyons and Bowe Solicitors for the journey towards my first Mortgage. I have never worked with a team this great at every level. Every officers of Lyons and Bowe I had contact with in the cause of this journey were very polite, professional and kind in their approach. Always ready to help. Thank you all.”
    A client review matching your search · about Abi Gallop
    • excellent communication
    • kept informed
    • efficient and speedy
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    2

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,613 Reviews

    257 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (96)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (40)Commercial mortgages (15)

    Sarah Jarrett Leads the Development Services team Sarah Jarrett Partner - Head of Commercial, Agriculture & New Build Conveyancing 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    Eve Bright Works with Eve Bright
    “Thanks to Frances, Melissa and the team for the transaction of the purchase of agricultural land out of the local area. Frances and Melissa kept us fully informed during this process, going above and beyond. We would highly recommend.”
    A client review matching your search
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    3

    Richard Nelson LLP

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    4.9 1,394 Reviews

    3 Development Services reviews

    Lucienne Sutton Leads the Development Services team Lucienne Sutton Consultant Solicitor 5.0 from 1 client review
    Charles WilsonCraig Maher Works with Charles Wilson and 1 more
    “Lucy Ann Rhodes resolved a commercial lease issue with my landlord in a matter of days, after my previous solicitors had been unable to do so for months. She was highly knowledgeable, efficient, and clear in her advice, and also kind and genuinely supportive throughout. I cannot recommend her highly enough. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Lucie-Anne Rhodes
    • knowledgeable staff
    • clear communication
    • very responsive
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedImmigration and Asylum
    Free initial advice
    4

    Red Kite Law LLP

    4.8 1,705 Reviews

    80 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (34)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (18)Commercial Leases (11)

    Free initial advice
    6

    JNP Legal

    4.9 843 Reviews

    12 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Development plot sales (3)

    7

    SB Lawyers Limited

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    4.3 819 Reviews

    33 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (13)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (4)Commercial mortgages (3)

    What Development Services clients highlight

    • Quick responses
    • Clear communication
    • Professional service
    • Helpful support

    4.3 from 819 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Children LawFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedConveyancing Quality Scheme
    8

    HCR Law

    4.6 770 Reviews

    37 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (17)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (10)

    9

    JCP Solicitors

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    4.8 1,082 Reviews

    46 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (24)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (9)

    Faith Huish Your solicitor Faith Huish Trainee Solicitor
    “Thankyou so much to Carole, Geraldine and the team at Fishguard JCP. They went above and beyond to get my sale and purchase done in record time!! It's the second time I have use Carole and I will be back. Really can't thank them enough xx”
    A client review matching your search · about Carole Cotton
    • friendly staff
    • informative advice
    • professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeChildren LawClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    10

    Hf Limited

    4.7 408 Reviews

    1 Development Services review

    11

    Knights Professional Services Limited

    4.7 3,082 Reviews

    104 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (31)Commercial Leases (12)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (11)

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    Darwin Gray LLP

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    5.0 271 Reviews

    11 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Landlord and tenant (4)Commercial Leases (3)Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (3)

    Jessica Hayward Your solicitor Jessica Hayward Associate
    “This is the second time I have used Darwin Gray and the first time for selling a property. Both times their service has been brilliant, I really could not ask for more and would highly recommend them. Oliver Morris has been fantastic at dealing with the commercial conveyancing. Will certainly use again in the future.”
    A client review matching your search · about Oliver Morris
    • Always professional
    • Genuine empathy
    • Supportive representation
    • Speaks
    • The Law SocietyCyber Essentials CertifiedEmployment Lawyers AssociationThe Legal 500 UK
    Free initial advice
    14

    Jennifer Melly Law Limited

    4.9 221 Reviews

    5 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (4)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)

    15

    Geldards LLP

    4.8 202 Reviews

    2 Development Services reviews

    16

    Evans And Jones Solicitors LLP

    5.0 132 Reviews

    7 Development Services reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (6)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (5)

    19

    Cjch Limited

    3.7 6 Reviews

    1 Development Services review

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    How many Development Services solicitors are there in Cardiff?

    We have ranked 74 law firms for Development Services in Cardiff, listed in order on this page.

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