It has been a year since Conall Ryan joined Cartridges Law as Partner and Head of the Estate Planning team, bringing with him more than two decades of experience in wills, probate, estate administration, inheritance tax planning and agricultural estates. As a...
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Sabina Smith celebrates successful first year at Cartridges Law
Exeter divorce solicitor Sabina Smith has marked a successful first year as a Partner at Cartridges Law. Since joining the firm in January 2025 to lead the divorce and finance work, her team has gone from strength to strength as Sabina has attracted a steady flow of...
Ending the presumption of parental involvement: what it means for families
A major shift is happening in the Family Courts in England and Wales. For decades, the law has worked on the principle that it is usually best for children to have contact with both parents, known as “presumption of parental involvement”. However, the government has...
Leading by Example: Nicky Mein awarded Highly Commended for DASLS Leader of the Year Award
We are proud to announce that Cartridges Law Partner Nicky Mein has been awarded Highly Commended for Leader of the Year at the 2025 Devon and Somerset Law Society Awards. Nicky first joined the firm in 2007 and went on to become a Partner, then Managing Partner,...
Cartridges Law welcomes Sabina Smith
Cartridges Law welcomes new partner and family law specialist Sabina Smith We are delighted to welcome Sabina Smith, who joins Cartridges Law as a Partner, heading up Divorce and Finance within our Family team. Having practised in family law for almost thirty years,...
Heidi Davey appointed to Children’s Panel
Heidi Davey, an Associate at Cartridges Law, has achieved accreditation to the prestigious Law Society Children’s Panel, meaning she can now represent children in court.
Hannah Quick: DASLS 2024 Nominee
"Positive", "inspiring" and "an outstanding lawyer", are just a few words which apply to Hannah Quick, Family Law Lawyer at Cartridges Law. At just 30, Hannah has already achieved great success in her career. In 2023 she was admitted to the Law Society’s Children...
How to legally change your name
Can I change my name? Did you know that there’s no legal process required if you want to start using a different name? However, if you want to use your new name on official documents such as your passport or driving license, you will need to provide evidence to prove...
Christmas child arrangements: a guide for separated parents
Tips for managing child arrangements over the festive period Even if your child arrangements work smoothly the rest of the year, Christmas can be a source of tension for many families trying to balance time with children. Our experienced Family team have shared their...
Cartridges Law solicitor appointed to Children’s Panel
Cartridges Law’s Hannah Quick has been appointed to the Law Society Children’s Panel – an accreditation which means she can now represent children in court. The Children Law Accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing children in...
Prospects for Care Leavers
February 18th marks Global Care Day – a celebration for the rights of children and young people with care experience. At Cartridges Law in Exeter, many of our lawyers are used to working in and alongside the care system. We want to ensure that all young...
Meet the Team: Clare Philbrock
"A solicitor should advise you about the strengths and weaknesses of your case and help you to see the situation from the other party's point of view."Clare Philbrock - Consultant Solicitor Telephone: 01392 286767Email: clare.philbrock@cartridgeslaw.co.uk Name: Clare...








