Harding Evans Solicitors - Your first choice for local legal expertise - Newport, South Wales

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Harding Evans' team includes 5 duty solicitors, each approved by the Legal Services Commission - available 24hrs a day, 365 days a year for advice and representation at police stations throughout Wales and the South West. The department is committed to providing full support to its clients.

We are equipped to deal with the full range of problems that can arise in the criminal justice system. Whether you are being investigated by the Police, the DVLA, the DSS, the taxman, or need to appeal a decision, Harding Evans has experienced solicitors ready to assist you.

The department contains members of the Law Society's Serious Crime Panel. The firm tackles all issues arising from the implementation of the Human Rights Act in Britain. We are contracted to provide assistance through the Community Legal Service (formally known as Legal Aid) which means that most representation is free of charge. We also offer competitive rates if legal aid is not available.


	Name: Mike Sage - Senior Partner Email: Send Email The team is led by Mike Sage who used to prosecute matters in London at the highest level and he heads a team of court accredited duty solicitors and a range of other lawyers who specialise in criminal law.

	Name: Andrea Nash-Harding – Solicitor Email: Send Email Andrea completed her legal studies at Swansea University and Cardiff Law School. She undertakes a wide range of criminal matters in the department and is also fluent in Spanish.

	Name: Karen Penny – Crown Court Manager Email: Send Email Karen works in the Criminal Department and is responsible for all crown court work in the department.

	Name: Lindsay Tasker – Crown Court Clerk Email: Send Email Lindsay studied at the University of Nottingham and undertakes Police Station and Crown Court work including preparation of trials.

	Name: Mark Buckley - Accredited Police Station Representative Email: Send Email Mark is a key member of the crime team and has a wealth of experience across the spectrum of criminal law matters.

	Name: Ben Waters - Solicitor Email: Send Email Ben completed his legal studies at the University of Glamorgan where he also completed his LPC. He is based in the Criminal Law Department where he undertakes a varied caseload.

	Name: Francesca Bettosi - Solicitor Email: Send Email Francesca studied at the University of Wales, Swansea and is currently working in the Criminal Law department where she undertakes a range of work.

	Name: Catherine Davey - Paralegal Email: Send Email Catherine is currently a paralegal and she undertakes a variety of work in our crime department. She completed her legal studies degree at the University of Glamorgan.

	Name: Helen Anthony - Trainee Solicitor Email: Send Email Helen is currently working in the criminal department and undertakes a variety of work.