Award-winning South Wales law firm JCP Solicitors has announced a merger with Howe & Spender Solicitors in Port Talbot, bringing investment and opportunity to the region.
Expanding the business to Port Talbot strengthens JCP Solicitors’ offering to private clients and businesses in the area, while supporting growth and opportunity for the town. In addition to the retention of the skilled team at Howe & Spender in the firm’s Port Talbot offices, there is scope for future expansion for additional apprentices, trainees and qualified roles.
Howe & Spender Director, Ian Spender, will be joining as a Director in the Lifetime Planning team of the newly merged firms on completion of the deal, with Director Souiful Alam having joined as a Director in the Commercial Property team at JCP Solicitors earlier this year. The Port-Talbot based team will maintain all private client and property work currently undertaken by Howe & Spender and expand the commercial and private services available, to provide clients with a full range of legal expertise.
The merger represents JCP Solicitors’ continued growth strategy, with offices already established across Swansea, Carmarthen, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Cowbridge and Haverfordwest.
Hayley Davies, CEO at JCP Solicitors, said: “We are delighted to announce JCP Solicitors’ merger with Howe & Spender, representing our growth strategy in action as we continue to expand across South Wales.
“Our people are our priority, and we take careful consideration when it comes to mergers and acquisitions as we look for those who meet our values, the JCP ethos, culture and client-first focus. We are looking forward to working with the team at Howe & Spender to further develop our offering for clients in Port Talbot and the surrounding area, while also providing progression opportunities for colleagues and creating new career pathways in the region.
“What is more, we are proud that this merger will support the long-term development for Port Talbot. Now is the time for businesses to consider investment in the town; the region is rife for regeneration opportunities as the business community diversifies. We will be delighted to support commercial and private clients across all areas of law, playing a key role in the regeneration of this resurgent seafront town.”
Ian Spender, Managing Partner at Howe & Spender and soon-to-be Director in the merged firm, said: “Having provided first class legal services to Port Talbot and the surrounding areas for 130 years, with client care always being our priority, joining forces with JCP Solicitors, a renowned Welsh law firm, is a fantastic strategic development for both businesses.”
“Our team at Howe & Spender brings a wealth of legal expertise and knowledge of conveyancing and lifetime planning matters to the JCP Solicitors’ client offering. All our current, private client work will continue under the newly merged brand.
“Overall, this merger brings new investment to the region and represents an exciting new chapter for the business. It is fantastic to see the legal sector in Port Talbot continue to grow, and we are confident this merger will support new and existing clients and local businesses to access expert legal advice and guidance on their doorstep.”
JCP Solicitors and Howe & Spender will merge on 11 August 2025.
