Joanna Purnell

Joanna Purnell BA

Partner

Jo

Joanna Purnell joined Nicol Denvir Purnell as a trainee in 1988, qualified in 1992 and became a partner in 1997.

Since qualification Jo has specialised in family law and heads the private law family department.

Jo specialises in all issues surrounding separation and divorce with particular emphasis on the financial aspects of separation.

Throughout her career Jo has been committed to resolving family issues by agreement where possible and is one of only a few Resolution trained collaborative lawyers in Wales.

Having over 25 years experience in family law, Jo not only has a comprehensive knowledge of the law but also a strong understanding of how relationship breakdown can affect individuals in the long term.

Her strong and sensible approach means that clients can feel assured that they will receive a fair and conflict free outcome following their separation.

Jo is a Resolution accredited specialist, specialising in children law, finances and domestic violence and an advanced member of The Law Society's Family Law Panel specialising in finances and children law.

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Joni May Treharne

Joni

Joni May Treharne LL.B (HONS.)

Partner

Joni May Treharne joined Nicol Denvir Purnell as a trainee solicitor in 1997 and since then has practised exclusively in family law. She qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and became a partner in the firm in 2002.

Joni specialises in private family law. She is highly experienced in dealing with all aspects of separation and divorce, including children issues following separation.

She covers all aspects of this difficult area of law and in particular has an excellent understanding of the financial issues surrounding a couple's separation.

Clients feel reassured by Joni's efficient nature and in-depth knowledge of the law. Joni is a member of Resolution and is on The Law Society's Family Law Panel.

Joni is committed to finding amicable resolutions to the issues arising out of relationship breakdown.

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Tony Donnelly

Tony

Tony Donnelly LL.B (HONS.) (Wales)

Partner

Tony Donnelly qualified as a solicitor in 1986. He has been a partner with Nicol Denvir Purnell since 1998.

Tony is a highly regarded family lawyer in South Wales, who specialises in children law and in particular public law work.

He frequently acts for children, children's guardians and parents in complex and sensitive court proceedings. Due to his experience and extensive knowledge of the law, Local Authorities have also requested that Tony represent them in proceedings as their agent.

Tony is a member of The Law Society's Children Panel enabling him to represent children in serious and difficult cases. Tony is also an accredited High Court advocate.

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William Tucker

Will

William Tucker LL.B (HONS.)

Partner


William joined Nicol Denvir Purnell in 2008 and after completing his training contract qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and became a partner in 2017.

William has trained in the family law and chid care departments giving him experience in all areas of family law.

William specialises in child care matters offering advice, assistance and representation to parents and families in all aspects of social services involvement with their children.

William is a member of The Law Society's Children Panel and has experience representing children in care proceedings and private law matters via their guardians.

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Ceri Prince

Ceri Prince

Paralegal

Ceri

Ceri joined the firm in 2015. She is a Paralegal in the Public Law department.

Prior to joining the firm Ceri worked for a law firm in Cardiff in their family department. Her role was to support fee earners and she gained invaluable experience in Family Law with particular emphasis on Public Law. She saw clients and generally assisted fee earners in providing an excellent service.

Ceri joined Nicol Denvir Purnell as a Personal Assistant/Secretary to one of the partners. Ceri dealt exclusively with Public Law cases, all funded by Legal Aid and she quickly became invaluable, supporting and assisting the partner. Nicol Denvir Purnell’s care team is always extremely busy and all members of the team play an essential role and Ceri quickly became a team player.

In October 2018 Ceri was offered the position of Paralegal. Ceri supports Emma English and Danielle Shreeve who are fee earners in the care department. Ceri deals with parents and grandparents and other relatives who are involved in care proceedings or who have some social services involvement in their lives. She attends PLO and other Children’s Services meetings, she sees new clients, and she takes instructions from clients and generally assists the care department.

Clients are able to speak to Ceri about their cases when the fee earners are at court and Ceri plays an invaluable role in the Care (Public Law) department.

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