JCP Solicitors is celebrating 35 years with a series of events, celebrations and charity initiatives.
Founded in November 1990 by John Collins, Steve Penny, Keith Thomas, and Paul Newman, the business originally operated under the name John Collins and Partners. It began with two offices in Swansea: one at St Mary’s Square, and another in the Enterprise Park. At the time, it was among the first professional services firms locally to have an office outside the city centre.
2010 saw the firm re-brand as JCP Solicitors. Expansion plans came to fruition from 2011, with mergers with VJG Johns in Fishguard, soon followed by amalgamating with Bissmire Fudge in Haverfordwest, Peter Cross in Fishguard, Prichard Edwards in Carmarthen, and then finally Glamorgan Law in Cardiff, Caerphilly, Cowbridge and Pontypridd in 2017.
After a brief pause due to the pandemic, the law firm continued its growth in 2025 with a merger with Howe & Spender in Port Talbot.
The firm is the South and Mid Wales panel firm for NFU Cymru – a position held since 2008 – and the first law firm in Wales to achieve the Cynnig Cymraeg accreditation. JCP has also featured in Headway’s specialist Head Injury Solicitors Directory for over 10 years.
Teams and individuals are consistently recognised by leading legal bibles – Chambers and Partners, and The Legal 500 – as top-tier practitioners in Wales across multiple service areas.
Colleagues also hold accreditations and memberships including NASDAL: National Association of Dental Accountants and Lawyers, Resolution: the Family Law Network, STEP: the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, and are business members of the SIA: Spinal Injuries Association.
Today the award-winning business has a turnover in excess of £10 million, with 40 Directors, 179 team members, and colleagues based across Swansea, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Caerphilly, Cowbridge, Haverfordwest and Port Talbot.
To celebrate its milestone anniversary, JCP is running a series of themed celebration events throughout 2026 and launching a “35 Stories” campaign to share testimonials and success stories of their team and clients.
Hayley Davies, Director and CEO of JCP Solicitors, said:
“Over the last 35 years, we are proud to have supported clients across Wales and beyond with legal matters – staying by the sides of many individuals and businesses at key moments in their personal and working lives.
“As a firm, our people are our greatest asset, and it has been a pleasure to work with talented, driven colleagues over the decades. Our people continue to grow and develop their specialist knowledge, and we take great pride in providing pathways for long-term careers across South Wales for ambitious minds.
“Our 35th year will see a series of events, client engagement, and team challenges, all while supporting our chosen charity the RNLI: a fitting partnership for our coral celebrations. We are confident that our 35th year in business will see more fundraising and celebration, as we set our sights on the next 35 years of excellence in business, leadership, and supporting our local communities.”
