Meet the Gilbert Davies Team

Nerys Jones

Head of Wills & Probate

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Nerys Jones

Head of Wills & Probate

Nerys is a Director of Gilbert Davies Solicitors and Head of the Wills and Probate Department.

Nerys qualified as a Solicitor in 1987 and has been a Partner with the firm for over 30 years.

Nerys also deals with the acquisition and disposal of farms as well as all aspects of residential property transactions.

Louise Harding

Managing Partner

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Louise Harding

Managing Partner

Louise is a Director and the Managing Partner of Gilbert Davies Solicitors.

Louise joined Gilbert Davies Solicitors in 2013 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2014. Louise was made a Director in 2019 and became Managing Partner in 2024.

Louise has a wealth of experience in the areas of Family Law and Dispute Resolution. She is an accredited member of The Law Society’s Family Law panel and a member of Resolution.

Arwel Jones

Head of Conveyancing

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Arwel Jones

Head of Conveyancing

Arwel is a Director of Gilbert Davies Solicitors and Head of the Conveyancing Department.

Arwel started work at Gilbert Davies Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitors in 2013 and qualified in 2015. Arwel became a Partner of the firm in 2021.

David Thomas

Consultant

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David Thomas

Consultant

David is a Consultant and former Managing Partner of Gilbert Davies Solicitors. David retired as a Director in 2024, having been a Partner at the firm for 28 years.

David has over 30 years’ experience in dealing with all aspects of Residential and Commercial Property matters and advising families in relation to Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning.

Shonah Dowler

Solicitor

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Shonah Dowler

Solicitor

Shonah is a Solicitor in the Wills and Probate Department.

Shonah qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and worked in-house as a Solicitor for a large financial institution before joining the firm in 2017. Shonah has a wealth of experience with Will drafting, Lasting Power of Attorneys, Trust, Estate Administration and Probate.

Shonah is an Affiliate member of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, the professional body for the trust and estate profession) and is currently undertaking the STEP Diploma to become a full member.

Louise Terry

Paralegal

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Louise Terry

Paralegal

Louise has worked in the legal sector for over 20 years and has recently undertaken her CILEX qualification. Louise is now a CILEX qualified Paralegal.

Louise provides support among a variety of departments and has a particular interest in the areas of Probate and Family Law.

Ellie Glover

Conveyancing Executive

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Ellie Glover

Conveyancing Executive

Ellie qualified from the University of Aberystwyth with a First-Class Honours Degree in Law in 2024. Ellie joined the firm soon after and now provides support to the Conveyancing Department and the Wills and Probate Department.

Tom Jarman

Intern

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Tom Jarman

Intern

Tom is due to qualify from Bangor University in the summer of 2025 where he is predicted to qualify with a First-Class Honours Degree in Law. Tom joined the firm in April 2025 having undertaken some work experience with the firm last year.

Tom has a particular interest in Conveyancing, and he hopes to qualify as a Solicitor in this area.

Testimonials

‘Amazing service. As a first time buyer nothing was too much trouble and they took the time to explain everything to me. Everything was dealt with really quickly and efficiently and prices were upfront and clear. Would highly recommend’

N. Owen

'Having both sold and purchased properties through Gilbert Davies, I could not have asked for a better service. Arwel was always at the end of the phone when needed and was visibly proactive at all stages of the transaction’

H. Jones

'Arwel could not have done more for us as first time buyers. He was patient, thorough and very responsive, even when our first house buying attempt fell through due to the sellers issues, he continued to work tirelessly to get us our amazing house, always very professional. Could not thank him enough and Gilbert Davies & Partners should be very proud to have him'

D. Smith

‘Gilbert Davies & Partners have been our solicitors for many years. During this time, they have handled all of our legal matters efficiently and in a timely manner. They are easy to deal with and are always available to speak to when we have legal queries we need answering. I would highly recommend them’

L. Hamer, Director - Quality Pipe Supports (QPS) Ltd

‘Extremely helpful would certainly use their services again'

J. Jacks

‘I have used Gilbert Davies Solicitors to act for me as I was getting divorced. Louise Harding and her staff took my case on and acted for me over approximately 3 years. I found Louise Harding to be prompt and efficient meeting all expected timelines. Her knowledge and sound advice was instrumental in getting fair results during a very difficult time for me and my children. I would be very happy to recommend Louise Harding and her Company to act for anyone who is in need of such services’

S. Burgoyne

‘Very lovely staff, great advice and service’

D. Smith

'Excellent service as always’

N. Bishop

''Attentive. Quick to offer advice. No faff or snobbery. Very good group of laywers'

L. Willis

'Louise has been more than a Solicitor to me – a confidant, listener, therapist, counsellor all rolled into one. Louise has got me through a very bitter financial resolution following my divorce. Louise supported me the whole way through and I will always be grateful for that'

B. Cooke

‘Very good service and able to liaise under difficult circumstances’ 

K.Yar

‘Excellent’ 

L.Corfield

‘Extremely helpful would certainly use their services again’

J.Jacks