About

Lancasters Solicitors is a well established legal practice based in Pontypridd. The practice provides a broad range of specialist service to private individuals and businesses.

The practice is authorised and regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA No.: 564574).

James Ross Lancaster LL.B. LL.M.

James obtained his Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws in London and Cardiff before obtaining his Diploma of Legal Practice at The College of Law in Chester. He was admitted to the Rolls as a solicitor in 1999.

During his studies, James qualified as a Citizen’s Advice Bureau adviser, trainer and manager before he was engaged by the Home Office between 1993 to 1996.

He has since advised on the Miner’s Respiratory Disease Litigation, resided as a Partner with Spicketts in Pontypridd, a Senior Supervising Solicitor with Morgans in Cardiff and a Partner and Director with Fwdlaw Associates.

Throughout 2007, he briefed Assembly Ministers, the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister whilst engaged with the Welsh Assembly Government.

James has contributed and spoken on a number of matters on Welfare Law and has lectured and tutored law students at London, Cardiff and Swansea Universities.

James has experience in matters of Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Debt & Insolvency Law, Employment Law, General Litigation, Landlord & Tenant Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Welfare Law, Wills & Probate.

He has successfully represented clients in the Civil and Criminal courts and Welfare and Employment Tribunals throughout the UK.