Morris & Bates
Cyfreithwyr / Solicitors
Ardystwyr llwon / Commissioners for Oaths
PO Box 1, Ffordd Alexandra Road
Aberystwyth SY23 1PT (DX 92100 Aberystwyth)
Tel/Ffôn (01970) 625566
Fax/Ffacs (01970) 625611
Morris & Bates
Cyfreithwyr / Solicitors
Ardystwyr llwon / Commissioners for Oaths
PO Box 1, Ffordd Alexandra Road
Aberystwyth SY23 1PT (DX 92100 Aberystwyth)
Tel/Ffôn (01970) 625566
Fax/Ffacs (01970) 625611
Morris and Bates was founded by two of the existing partners, Gareth Morris and Anthony Bates on 1st March 1979. At that time the firm operated from premises at 29 Portland Street Aberystwyth which were formerly a residential property. The firm enjoyed a rapid and successful development and before moving to its present offices had expanded into three additional properties in Portland Street.
In 1986, Morris & Bates took over the established firm of Messrs W.A. Bowen & Griffiths and David Griffiths, the Principal of that firm became a consultant with Morris & Bates, an association he maintained for a number of years until his continued residence in Newcastle Emlyn and reduced connection with Aberystwyth brought the consultancy to an end.
In 1988, Messrs Roberts and Evans (the oldest established firm in the area) joined Morris and Bates and the two principals of that firm Melvin Evans and Denys Evans also became consultants.
Morris and Bates commenced practice with the two founding partners and one secretary/receptionist. It has now expanded to include five additional partners, David Hinton Jones, Annwen Jones, Richard Morris, Huw Bates and Nia Jones-Steele.
Morris & Bates also services a Branch Office in Knighton in mid-Wales which is attended by Gareth Morris every Thursday. In April 1998 suitable premises were found in Llandrindod Wells and a further branch office opened.
Over the years, the partners in the firm have tended to specialise and details of such specialisation are provided on each partner's profile page. In May 1999 Morris & Bates acquired a Legal Aid franchise in the category of matrimonial/family work. This means that Morris & Bates have met the Legal Aid Board standard assuring clients that they will be provided with a quality service. The franchise is only awarded following an intense period of monitoring by the Legal Aid Board and clients can be assured that they will receive a service at a defined level of quality from the firm.
Morris & Bates is proud to be celebrating its 30 year anniversary in March 2009 and would like to thank its loyal clients who have supported the firm over the years.
Morris & Bates solicitors (VAT No 326 8216 57) is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No.52528). Established in the UK, the firm is responsible for compliance with the solicitors rules which are available online at www.sra.org.uk.
The firm has Professional Indemnity Insurance in respect of services provided in England & Wales or anywhere in the world. Its insurance broker is Prime Professions Ltd, 52 Lime Street, London EC3M 7BS.
