Francis

Throughout its history Francis & Co has seen many changes: the quill pens, high stools and desks of yesterday giving way to carbon paper before arriving at today's computer-age technology. The Francis family dynasty practiced law for over two centuries. George Carwardine Francis, born in 1855, was admitted as a solicitor in 1878. His father before him was also a solicitor and the crown receiver for the Forest of Dean, but never worked in private practice. George's son Guy qualified in 1911 and his two sons Richard and George admitted to the roll of solicitors in 1947 and 1956 respectively worked at the firm throughout their working lives. A strong family tradition underpins this solicitors practice.

Francis & Co's client base is predominantly within the Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire areas but does extend much further afield. Many generations of clients continue to use the firm. Some clients' families can be traced back throughout the history of the firm.