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SWANSEA-BASED law firm JCP Solicitors is expanding with the acquisition of Port Talbot-based Howe & Spender Solicitors.

Howe & Spender managing partner Ian Spender will be joining as a director in the lifetime planning team of the newly merged firms on completion of the deal in August, with director Souiful Alam having joined as a director in the commercial property team at JCP Solicitors earlier this year.

The team will maintain all private client and property work currently undertaken by Howe & Spender and expand the commercial and private services available.

The acquisition represents JCP Solicitors' continued growth strategy and adds to its existing offices in Swansea, Carmarthen, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Cowbridge and Haverfordwest.

In its last financial year JCP posted revenues of £11m. For its current 2025/26 financial it is forecasting revenues of £13m.

Hayley Davies, chief executive of JCP Solicitors, said: "We are delighted to announce this merger with Howe & Spender, representing our growth strategy in action as we continue to expand across south Wales.

"We are looking forward to working with the team at Howe & Spender to further develop our offering for clients in Port Talbot and the surrounding area, while also providing progression opportunities for colleagues and creating new career pathways in the region.

"What is more, we are proud that this merger will support the long-term development of Port Talbot."

Mr Spender said: "Having provided first-class legal services to Port Talbot and the surrounding areas for 130 years, with client care always being our priority, joining forces with JCP Solicitors is a fantastic strategic development for both businesses.

"Our team at Howe & Spender brings a wealth of legal expertise and knowledge of conveyancing and lifetime planning matters to the JCP Solicitors' client offering. All our current, private client work will continue under the newly merged brand."