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Welcome to Berry Smith
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Call us on 029 2034 5511 (Cardiff) or 01656 645 525 (Bridgend)
We are a firm of substance, with expertise and experience in a wide range of areas, enabling us to provide effective advice and representation to businesses, individuals and public sector clients.
We are an established independent firm of solicitors. With our head office in Cardiff, and offices in Bridgend and London we act for business, individual and public sector clients throughout Wales, England and beyond.
We help clients solve their problems and achieve their desired outcomes by helping them think things through, and by putting in place effective strategies. Always honourable and acting with integrity, telling our clients the truth. We are in a client relationship for the long haul, not just the short term. Many of our clients have instructed us for decades.
Reliably on our client’s side with their interests at heart, we identify precise working arrangements deciding what milestones and progress reviews are needed, as well as what budget is available. Our job is to provide high quality and effective legal advice and representation in order to provide full support to our clients.
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Latest News
It’s not too late to call in the experts!
2 October 2024
Considering how the Supreme Court’s TUI -v- Griffiths decision could assist litigants seeking permission for expert evidence late in the day. The recent UK Supreme Court judgment in the case of TUI -v- Griffiths has attracted significant attention and discussion amongst litigation practitioners due to its implications for how the Court will treat expert evidence. […]
Employment: Allocation of Tips
1 October 2024
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (‘the Act’) comes into force on 1 October 2024. It seeks to address complaints about employers unfairly retaining or dividing tips. The Act regulates how employers allocate tips by introducing obligations to ensure that workers receive tips, gratuities and services charges in full and that tips are allocated […]
An employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment
1 October 2024
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force on 26 October 2024. It amends the Equality Act to create (a) a new duty on employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment of their staff, and (b) a power for the Employment Tribunal to uplift sexual harassment compensation by […]
The importance of having Terms and Conditions
26 September 2024
Terms and conditions (T&Cs) are an essential agreement which form the legal basis upon which businesses trade with each other and their customers. Although it is not a legal requirement for every business to have T&Cs, having a set to rely on in the event of a dispute will place your business in a stronger […]
Building Safety in Wales: Written Statement from Welsh Government
25 September 2024
Welsh Government have published an updated statement on the progress of the much-anticipated Building Safety (Wales) Bill. The Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced following the tragic events of Grenfell Tower to substantially improve the safety standards of residential buildings, along with granting residents and homeowners greater rights, powers, and protections. Welsh Government plan to […]
Berry Smith corporate team ranked 4th legal advisors in Wales in the Experian MarketIQ HY 2024 report
20 September 2024
The Berry Smith corporate team have been recognised as one of the top 10 legal advisors in Wales, according to the MarketIQ HY1 2024 Experian UK M&A Report. The team are thrilled to have retained their position as 4th ranked legal advisors in the Experian UK M&A Review for the first half of 2024, following their […]
Funding & Investment – Options for Startups
4 September 2024
It should come as no surprise that starting a business is hard work; it takes innovation, commitment and a splash of good luck. One of the main obstacles faced by would-be startup businesses is obtaining sufficient funding to get the initial idea off the ground. You may be in a position to self-fund initially, but […]
Misuse of social media in the workplace
3 September 2024
As social media becomes more prevalent, allowing individuals to freely share their views online for all to see, it raises questions on how companies can limit what their employees publish online. To what extent employers are allowed to monitor/control their employees’ social media? Monitoring the use of social media can create legal issues if employers […]
Time Limits in the Employment Tribunal
3 September 2024
In the recent case of Wharton v Sheehan Haulage and Plant Hire Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that in unlawful deductions from wages claims, the 3 month time limit ran from the date of deduction, not the termination date of employment. In this case, the date of the deduction was after the termination date, […]
I CAN’T STAND THE RAIN!
28 August 2024
Jane Rees, Associate Solicitor at Berry Smith LLP, considers the difficulties faced by land owners affected by the flow of rainwater from higher land. It is commonly known that land owners have a measured duty of care to ensure that they do not do anything on their land that would cause damage to neighbouring land, […]
Berry Smith Celebrates Dealmaker Nominations
7 August 2024
This week, Berry Smith’s corporate team is once again celebrating the success of being shortlisted for the Wales Dealmakers Awards. The Wales Dealmakers Awards 2024 will be held at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff on the 26th September 2024. The evening will bring together corporate lawyers, finance advisers and funders to celebrate a […]
Essential Contracts Every Startup Need
6 August 2024
For the next part of the Berry Smith ‘Startup Advice’ mini-series, the team has put together a list of the essential contracts which every startup business should consider having in place. Regardless of the type of business you run, ensuring you have acquired the necessary contracts from the offset is a fundamental factor in achieving […]
What our clients say
Able to explain things
The exceptional Chris Beames has huge experience, is empathetic and able to explain things in a way that is clear and intelligible.
A B –
Very approachable
Christina is very approachable and responds very quickly to my queries. In the end, I got what I wanted
Gek L –
Couldn’t have done it without you
We are now happily settling into our new home and obviously couldn’t have done it without you, so thanks so much for all your work and help!
Keiran M –
Brilliant experience
Brilliant experience, Georgia and Sharon have been so helpful throughout, responsive to questions and kept me updated. The purchase wasn’t as straightforward as we thought but I was provided with all the advice I needed. Thank you very much!
Sophia L –
They are truly professional
Chris and Sharon have the patience to explain and communicate clearly with any questions. They will pick my calls or return my calls at any point in time and answer my questions. They are truly professionals and I will always use Berry smith LLP.
Alexander D R –
Whole process seemed seamless
Christina was a pleasure to work with – very efficient and the whole process seemed seamless and more importantly painless. I have no hesitation in recommending Christina and Berry Smith for conveyancing work.
Ravi N –
Outstanding from start to finish
Gemma was outstanding from start to finish. No question was too silly and every response was prompt. The estate agent we used even commented to us their happiness with how quickly they got responses from Gemma during this process. She did an excellent job of making it as painless as possible
Dai L –
Would definitely recommend
Christina was brilliant, very friendly and professional and moved very quickly for us. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Christina for all of your help.
Bianca W –
Thoughtful balanced and clear
Georgia is extremely good at keeping me informed and her explanations are thoughtful balanced and clear.
Kate M-B –
Experts in the field.
They are very responsive, experts in the field and very good to deal with. They are commercial minded as well and make the transaction very smooth.
S D – Business Client
Professional, friendly legal team.
Professional, friendly legal team. Good responsiveness and sound advice throughout the process
S B – Client
Really great people.
Excellent professional advice, really great people.
M J – Business Client
All round an excellent experience.
Excellent advice – flexible and responsive with timings and availability to reach a tight deadline – reassuring in tone and delivery. All round an excellent experience.
N J – Business Client
They never fail.
Our main reasons are the easy relationship with partners and the never-failing promptness of their response to our queries. Personal contact at all times. The considerable reliance we came to place on their general legal advice. The firm’s approach and method of working was at all times conscientious and professional
J J – Client
Never had a bad experience with them.
Always use Berry Smith for all Legal work, have done for over 15 years & will continue to do so. Never had a bad experience with them.
S P – Business Client
Very easy to understand.
I found the lawyer dealing with my case was able to assess the content of the dispute quickly and then gave easy to understand options together with risks associated with each option.
S P – Business Client
Much better than any other solicitors
Excellent service by a friendly and proactive team. From the start the guidelines clarity of the process and the team communicated well regarding updates. A much better than any other solicitors I have dealt with and a thoroughly professional team to deal with.
M J – Client
Totally professional
Whilst the contact was totally professional, I enjoyed the friendly, “down-to-earth” approach, we could talk on a human-to-human level without the technical speak that you sometimes meet with legal representatives. I also considered that there was a business like, practical attitude
S N – Business Client
Very easy to work with.
Impressed with speed of responses and overall experience. Although a relative straightforward matter, processes completed quickly and efficiently. Easy to work with.
C M – Client
Professional, great communication and very supportive
Really professional, great communication and very supportive. Email and telephone calls were always replied/returned promptly. Very knowledgeable and guidance was always readily available. I have already recommended Berry Smith to a number of friends.
S Z – Client
Friendly, polite and extremely prompt
Everyone I’ve dealt with during the process has been friendly, polite and extremely prompt, and managed to complete the conveyancing on a purchase and sale just before the end of the stamp duty holiday- couldn’t be happier!
E H – Client
Clear, concise, professional
The lady that dealt with my case, was clear, concise, professional and kept me informed at every stage. She was excellent.
A C – Client
Customer care and attention was very thorough
Customer care and attention was very thorough; there was a strong sense that the firm was determined to achieve the best outcome for its clients.
P M B – Client
All meetings were friendly and professional.
I felt communicated with and always in the loop. Any questions I had were answered promptly. All meetings were friendly and professional.
R P – Business Client
Very responsive, knowledgeable and facilitative
It was such a relief to have representation through what is otherwise a very isolating process of undergoing a MBO. Communication was great, very responsive, knowledgeable and facilitative.
C P – Business Client
Advice given was clear and concise
The advice given was clear and concise, the response to the initial contact was prompt and this has been reflected in all the work carried out. I am transferring some property between two SIPP’s and l was very pleased to find the new SIPP had appointed Berry Smith to act on my behalf.
E A – Client
High levels of experience
High levels of experience and technical ability were employed to deliver a comprehensive solution.
P F – Business Client
First class service
A first-class service. Good advice, prompt responses to all enquiries and very good value.
S W – Client
Thanks for all your support.
Thank you so much for all the help, understanding and support to reach this point, it’s been very much appreciated
A M – Business Client
Felt at ease during the process.
Very clear advice, felt at ease during process. I would be happy to use again when I require legal advice.
N R – Client
Professional & Responsive
Professional service, dealing with a single point of contact who is helpful and responsive. Also, having the weight of the Berry smith brand behind us, adds credibility to our business.
A M – AM – Business Client
Very Approachable
We felt that you had an immediate understanding of our requirements. Your response was illustrated in a way whereby we were not clouded by “Legal” jargon. Your team are very approachable.
L C – Client
I couldn’t fault the care and attention.
I couldn’t fault the care and attention given by Berry Smith Lawyers. Their attention to detail and professionalism resulted in a successful outcome to my claim, despite a few setbacks along the way.” I hope I won’t need their help again but wouldn’t hesitate to contact them should the need arise.”
A B – Client
Service provided was excellent.
First solicitor I have ever had any confidence in! I loved how easy my claim was and the service provided was excellent!
T M – Client