"We used HPJV Solicitors for the conveyancing on the sale of our house after finding that their prices were the most competitive in the area. We were extremely pleased to find that the service they offered was also really excellent too! "
"Jemma was prompt and professional throughout. Managed my expectations and was honest relating to potential outcomes. Very happy with the service. "
"Thank you for a fantastic representation last night, Daniel was very good with Lexi. In getting the matter dealt with so quickly."
"Rachel and her team at hpjv were excellent. Rachel was exceptionally diligent and expedited the whole process expertly. I could not recommend their services more, and Rachel was excellent at meeting my needs and representing my best interests as a first-time buyer. Having had to move solicitors a number of times due to poor or inadequate service, Rachel and the hpjv team were outstanding in comparison and it was a relief to have found them!"
"Mr Ben waters represented me in a case. I could not have done it without him absolutely fantastic always answered everything I contacted him and used a lot of his time and effort too help me. Can't thank you enough. Highly recommend for anyone trust me. Thank you Ben Waters."
"Really helpful firm and Colin was great start to finish. Very knowledgeable and competent. Would recommend to anyone unfortunate enough to be in a situation requiring a criminal solicitor."
"Really helpful and competent firm. With me start to finish and readily available when needed. Highly recommend."
Ben Waters
Ben qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and has almost 20 years’ experience as a criminal defence lawyer. Ben joined hpjv solicitors in 2013 and became a Partner in 2017.
Ben is the head of the criminal department.
Ben is a police station and court appointed duty solicitor. Ben has a wealth of experience in representing clients in all categories of criminal law, from minor, although sometimes complex, motoring offences to more serious offences as theft, robbery, burglary, violence and murder. Ben is regularly instructed in South Wales and the South West to represent those charged with motoring offences which could result in them losing their driving licence. Such cases include trials, special reasons and exceptional hardship arguments as well as applications for the early return of a client’s driving licence.
Ben is a Solicitor – Advocate who is qualified to represent clients appearing in the Higher Courts (Criminal Proceedings) such as the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). Indeed, Ben has secured acquittals for clients in the Crown Court for offences of drug trafficking, robbery, serious violence and motoring offences. In notable cases, Ben represented a client in Liverpool Crown Court for a multi-million pound conspiracy to supply drugs. The trial lasted more than 3 months and the client was found not guilty. Ben has also been a led junior in cases involving serious drugs trafficking, manslaughter, attempted murder and murder. Ben has also represented clients in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) and has successfully argued for a reduction in their sentences.
In his spare time, Ben enjoys playing and watching sports and holds a 3rd degree black belt in Kickboxing.
