The large number of specialist barristers, the range and depth of expertise, and the volume of high-value cases here all ensure that Civitas Law "continues to dominate the rest of the field on circuit." Chambers UK Guide 2012
"Graham Walters revels in esoteric cases, and has one of the strongest public law practices in Wales." Legal 500 2011
Sources also note the "approachability and efficiency" of the clerks. Chambers UK Guide 2012
"Civitas Law ranks as a centre of excellence for complex claims, with a particularly strong reputation in industrial and occupational injury." Legal 500 2011
Theodore Huckle QC is "willing to fight to get the max for his client." Chambers UK Guide 2012
"Anthony Vines is an excellent commercial all-rounder with a useful niche in trading standards work." Legal 500 2011
The "brilliant" Andrew Arentsen's honesty is recognised and appreciated by clients, who also value his "effective arguments and performances in court." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Jonathan Walters "easily wins the confidence of the tribunal and cross-examines in a calm, incisive and robust manner." Legal 500 2011
Michael Brace, who "knows industrial disease inside-out", is "measured, thorough and approachable." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Bryan Thomas is "very thoughtful, thorough and totally dependable." Legal 500 2011
Nicholas David Jones is an eloquent advocate who "really knows his stuff." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Theodore Huckle is "extremely dedicated and hardworking - a powerful advocate." Legal 500 2011
Robert O'Leary has "an excellent reputation for big-ticket disease litigation." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Robert O'Leary is "prompt, efficient, thorough and a pleasure to work with." Legal 500 2011
Bryan Thomas is a "tough and clever advocate." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Nicholas David Jones is "a team player, extremely thorough and approachable." Legal 500 2011
Joanne Williams joins the tables on the strength of clients’ admiration of her "ability to sort the wheat from the chaff – she does not waste time on the immaterial." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Jonathan Walters of Civitas Law is widely regarded as Wales’ leading employment barrister and is also making a national name for himself. Chambers UK Guide 2012
Joanne Williams is "very professional and extremely effective." Legal 500 2011
Anthony Vines combines acting for a significant number of union-backed claimants with a vibrant respondent practice. Chambers UK Guide 2012
"Civitas Law's Nicklaus Thomas-Symonds is already noted as ‘a great asset’ as a junior in the Court of Appeal." Legal 500 2011
The "down-to-earth and clear" Chris Howells is highly recommended for his "useful commercial advice" and for the fact that "he does not beat about the bush." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Graham Walters of Civitas Law in Cardiff is "very erudite, always academically solid on chancery matters." Perhaps just as importantly, "judges always listen to him." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Lawyers heap praise on Graham Walters. Clients appreciate that "he always ensures that he gets to the bottom of what he's dealing with before giving an opinion." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Graham Walters is also deemed to be "accomplished at explaining the law to lay people and turning work around quickly." Chambers UK Guide 2012
Lawyers are impressed with the "sound business brain" of the "relaxed and responsive" Bryan Thomas. Chambers UK Guide 2012

Latest News


30.01.2012
Graham Walters, Head of the Public, Planning & Regulatory Group, has outlined the latest planning law development for members of the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) Cymru, as part of the ongoing support from Civitas Law to the organisation.
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23.12.2011
Acquisition International magazine - an independent magazine for the commercial, legal and financial sectors across the world - has awarded Civitas Law the title 'Welsh Chambers of the Year' in its Legal Awards 2011.
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13.12.2011
Emma Waddingham, Business Development Manager at Civitas Law, outlines the concerns, opportunities, changing regulations and welfare benefit updates for professional Deputies - responsible for protected parties - in the December 2011 issue of the APIL PI Focus.
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Welcome

We at Civitas Law are a team of barristers dedicated to the practice of Civil and Public Law. Civitas Law was founded on the basis of a shared ideal that clients are best served by a chambers of specialist lawyers offering the highest standards of service in advisory work, drafting, mediation and advocacy.

Civitas Law is the first such specialist set in Wales - with Band 1 levels of expertise - and we serve all regions throughout England and Wales.

  

"The large number of specialist barristers, the range and depth of expertise, and the volume of high-value cases here all ensure that Civitas Law 'continues to dominate the rest of the field on circuit.' " (Chambers UK Guide, 2012).
 
"Sources also note the 'approachability and efficiency' of the clerks." (Chambers UK Guide 2012). 

"Civitas Law is the preeminent civil and public law set in Wales." (Legal 500, 2011).

 "Civitas Law, Wales’ first civil and public law set, ‘has a focused approach which has led to higher standards of service’. " (Legal 500, 2010).