De Maids Solicitors & Advocates

02/08/2022

We are so proud of you and everything you achieved. You have left a lasting legacy ❤️

Bernard de Maid died on July 21 following a short illness

27/07/2022

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Bernard de Maid, our much loved Father and Bampy. Bernard passed away on Thursday, 21st July after battling a short illness with determination and bravery and spent his final weeks surrounded by his family and loved ones.

As most will be aware, Bernard loved a good old• knees up so if you knew Bernard and would like to join us in celebrating his life, please do. Everyone is welcome.

The funeral will be on Friday, 5th August, as follows:

• 11am - Church Service at St Albans Church (Swinton St, Splott)

• 12pm - Cremation Service at Thornhill Crematorium

• 12.30pm - Celebration of Bernard's life at St Peters Rugby Club (Minster Rd, Penylan) with lots of food, drinks, reminiscing and music (including a live band 5pm - 7pm).

Feel free to share this with anyone you think may be interested in joining the funeral.

Family flowers only please - If you would like to make a donation, please do here:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bernard-demaid

04/10/2021

Well-established in the local market, de Maids Solicitors & Advocates is 'hardworking and committed to achieving the best result for the lay client' throughout the life-cycle of a criminal case, from initial instructions and representation at the police station, through to trial, and if necessary on...

04/10/2021

We are proud to confirm that we have been ranked in the top tier of the The Legal 500's recommended law firms in the Crime and Fraud category in Wales.

We are also proud that Matthew de Maid has been named as a leading individual in the same category, as well as Stephen Jones names as a rising star!

Well-established in the local market, de Maids Solicitors & Advocates is 'hardworking and committed to achieving the best result for the lay client' throughout the life-cycle of a criminal case, from initial instructions and representation at the police station, through to trial, and if necessary on...

29/03/2020

Coronavirus protection inadequate - concerns for lawyers and detainees

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-52083392

23/03/2020

https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/review-of-court-arrangements-due-to-covid-19-message-from-the-lord-chief-justice/

Events have continued to move at great speed. I indicated during the course of last week that we would keep them under review. As the Prime Minister has been telling the country, the spread of COVID- 19 has continued to accelerate. The clear message from Government is to take all precautions to avoi...

16/07/2019

Well done to Welsh Labour and the Welsh Government - this is the step in the right direction that has been needed!

***New project will help support prison leavers into housing in Cardiff***

The Labour-led Welsh Government has announced £273,000 to support men leaving prison in HMP Cardiff and women leaving prison in HMP Eastwood Park, including 10 places provided by Cardiff Council.

More here: https://gov.wales/new-project-will-help-support-prison-leavers-housing-cardiff-and-rhondda-cynon-taf?_ga=2.168658211.346286861.1562847202-93031768.1547222301&fbclid=IwAR2uCubphPnVRrrEPPe9fTpU1CezKxBuypykA5AMx5wX4a0T32B5nzlX3yw

20/12/2018

Nice to be included in this! Thank you Wales Online .

"The ‘hardworking, diligent and thoughtful’ team at de Maids Solicitors & Advocates has an ‘outstanding reputation in south Wales’ and is ‘we-llequipped to handle all levels of crime, right up to the most serious sexual abuse and homicide’. "

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17/12/2018

A big Sunday thank you to De Maids Solicitors & Advocates for being our Angel for Day and helping us to make a difference today.

07/12/2018

Some of Cardiff’s most vulnerable homeless people are set for an “unforgettable” Christmas thanks to 12 of the city’s leading law firms. Rough sleepers who are supported by Cardiff-based homelessness charity the Huggard Centre will benefit from a newly launched charitable initiative from exp...

07/12/2018

Well done Cardiff Law School Innocence Project! ⚖️

Dwaine George was found guilty of shooting dead a teenager