DW HARRIS & CO - Key Persons

Allyson Lawrence

al..@dwharris.co.uk

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Legal Secretary / Pontypridd

Andrea Nash-Harding

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Senior Associate
Senior Associate / Pontypridd

Andrea was raised in the Rhondda Cynon Taff area and attended Porth County Comprehensive School. She later studied Law at Swansea University and undertook her LPC at Cardiff Law School. Andrea is a police station and court duty solicitor with a near 20 years' worth of experience in representing clients charged with the full spectrum of criminal offending. Andrea has always specialised in crime and has dealt with a large range of cases from minor motoring matters to complicated frauds and murders. Andrea believes that clients should have access to a breadth of service for all of their advice needs within the Criminal Justice System from the Police Station through to the Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Appellate Courts Andrea specialises in dealing with youth clients and the most vulnerable of society. She prides herself on her understanding of the needs and difficulties they face within the Criminal Justice System. She is often called upon at short notice to assist the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of society and puts a compassionate effort into each case she deals with. In her spare time Andrea is an active gym member, enjoys languages and travel. Expertise Criminal Law

Anthony O'Callaghan

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Partner

Anthony was born in Aberavon and hails from a large sporting family of five brothers. He initially attended St Joseph's Roman Catholic Comprehensive school in Port Talbot before securing a Law Degree in Essex. Articles of clerkship were undertaken in 1986 under the guidance of Mr Neville Walsh, the senior partner of Messrs. Howe, Walsh and Ambrose at Station Road, Port Talbot. Anthony qualified in 1988, and joined David W Harris & Co as an assistant solicitor in May 1991. Anthony was elevated to an Equity Partner in May 1994. Initially dealing with criminal defence work, Anthony has over the course of the last 15 or so years combined his criminal practice with extensive personal injury work and general litigation, with a client base predominantly in the Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea areas. Anthony still has a keen interest in all types of sport, having previously played both rugby and football to a competitive level. As a result of his playing activities and the associations he has made as a consequence, he currently represents a number of prominent professional sports persons. Anthony is a life long supporter of Glasgow Celtic Football Club. Expertise Criminal Law Dispute Resolution Personal Injury Wills Trusts LPAs and Probate

Ben Garvey

be..@dwharris.co.uk

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Partner

Ben was born and raised in Port Talbot and undertook his secondary education at St. Josephs Roman Catholic School. Following his secondary education, Ben studied Law at Oxford Brookes University where he attained an Honours Bachelor of Law degree. Ben is a keen sportsman and has represented his country in football. Ben joined the firm as a trainee in September 2010 and qualified as a solicitor in September 2012. Since joining the firm, Ben has established a very busy caseload in the fields of criminal law, personal injury and general civil litigation. Expertise Criminal Law Dispute Resolution Personal Injury

Beverley Fear

be..@dwharris.co.uk

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Partner
Partner / Talbot Green

Beverley Fear is originally from Aberdare and attended University College of Wales, Aberystwyth and Chester Law College. Beverley qualified in 1983 and is one of our most experienced general practice solicitors, now specialising in all aspects of conveyancing (residential and commercial), Wills and Probate. Beverley became a Partner of the firm in May 2016.

Caroline Langworthy

ca..@dwharris.co.uk

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Receptionist / Talbot Green

Charlotte Murray

ch..@dwharris.co.uk

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Solicitor

Charlotte graduated from Swansea University with a 1 st Class honours degree in Law and American Studies in 2015. She then went on to complete her LPC at Swansea University, leaving with a distinction and a masters in 2016. Charlotte joined a regional law firm in 2016 where she completed her training contract and qualified in May 2019. She has gained experience in all areas of family law including divorce, finances, contact disputes and care proceedings. Based at our Swansea office, Charlotte is always ready to aid parents and families in what is often a very emotional and difficult time. In her spare time Charlotte enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Christopher Pridham

ch..@dwharris.co.uk

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Partner
Solicitor

Christopher is from Port Talbot and was a professional footballer with Manchester City for 4 years before becoming a Solicitor. Christopher remains a keen sportsman recently completing the Virgin London Marathon and hopes to conquer Ironman Wales in the future. Christopher joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in April 2006, became a fully qualified solicitor in April 2008 and a Partner in 2014. Christopher specialises in the following categories of law:

Claire Dodgson

cl..@dwharris.co.uk

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Accredited Police Station Representative / Pontypridd

Claire was born and raised in Kew Gardens, London and moved to Wales aged 14. Claire now lives in the Oakdale area. Claire completed her Police Station Accreditation in 2005 and has worked in Criminal practices in the Gwent and South Wales area, at one stage becoming an independent agent, working for a number of criminal firms across Wales and the UK. Claire assists and advises our clients within the police station and represent clients within the Crown Court. Hobbies - Claire's son is a keen footballer and she travels with him to football matches most weekends. Claire enjoys travelling when she can is also a keen member of the Bryn Meadows golf club and leisure hotel, where she swims most evenings. Expertise Criminal Law

Debra Spedding

de..@dwharris.co.uk

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Senior Associate

Debra is a senior associate solicitor specialising in civil litigation and dispute resolution. Debra brings over 20 years of experience, advising private and commercial clients in areas including commercial disputes, building disputes, professional Negligence (primarily Solicitors and Architects matters), boundary disputes, party wall disputes. Debra enjoys walking, reading and gardening in her spare time. Expertise Dispute Resolution Independent Legal Advice

Garan Treharne

ga..@dwharris.co.uk

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Partner
Partner / Talbot Green
Solicitors

Garan attended school in Creigiau and Radyr before going on to read Economics at Loughborough University. He completed his CPE and LPC at the University of Glamorgan before joining David W. Harris & Co. in 1996. He became a Partner in 2001. Garan specialises in Personal Injury work and has over 20 years of experience in dealing with a wide range of high value Motor, Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims. He has particular expertise in catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims. He is approved and listed by Headway as a specialist brain injury solicitor. Garan enjoys all sports. He is a former Captain of Glamorgan Wanderers RFC and enjoys coaching Cowbridge AFC Youth Team. Expertise Brain Injury Claims

Gemma Ford

ge..@dwharris.co.uk

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Legal Secretary / Talbot Green

Hannah Taylor

ha..@dwharris.co.uk

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Legal Cashier / Pontypridd

Jake Wesson

ja..@dwharris.co.uk

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Trainee Solicitor

Jake completed his LLB Law Degree at the University of Reading in 2018. He joined David W Harris & Co Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitor in July 2023 and will continue his legal training in the Dispute Resolution team. Jake has previously advised clients on housing law matters whilst working with another firm within the South Wales area. Based in our Swansea office, Jake accepts instructions on a wide range of general litigation, including housing law matters and landlord and tenant disputes. Jake can assist clients locally as well as nationally and is familiar with housing law legislation in both England and Wales.

Joanne Lucas

jo..@dwharris.co.uk

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Legal Secretary / Pontypridd

Kai Tovey

ka..@dwharris.co.uk

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Solicitor

Kai completed his Law degree at Swansea University and graduated from his Legal Practitioner's Course from Swansea Law School in 2021. He joined David W Harris & Co as a Trainee Solicitor, covering a range of legal categories, including Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Residential Conveyancing and Family Law. He was admitted as a Solicitor in August 2023. Kai hails from Neath and outside of work is a keen footballer, currently playing for Tonna AFC. Expertise Criminal Law Family Law

Kate Clarke

ka..@dwharris.co.uk

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Senior Associate

Kate studied for her degree and LPC in Swansea and was invited to the Law Society in London to receive an award for attaining the highest mark on the LPC course.