Berry Smith is pleased to announce another excellent year of recognition in Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, the two leading independent directories of the legal profession.
Multiple departments across the firm have been acknowledged for the quality of their work, consistent client service, and technical expertise. We are proud to see so many teams commended for delivering commercially focused, practical advice to clients across Wales and the wider UK.
Real Estate (Commercial Property)
Our Real Estate team has once again been recognised for its work across secured lending, development projects and commercial property transactions.
The team is described as “knowledgeable and responsive”, continuing to advise on significant matters for financial institutions, developers and major organisations throughout Wales.
Special acknowledgement goes to:
- Martin Pursall, noted for his commercial approach and exceptional client service
- Chris Jones, recognised for advising developers on substantial residential and commercial schemes
This reflects another strong year of positive feedback for a highly regarded team.
Corporate & Commercial / Corporate M&A
Our Corporate & Commercial team continues to perform strongly, with recognition in both major directories.
The team is commended for its strategic, joined-up approach across a wide range of work including M&A, reorganisations, Employee Ownership Trusts and complex corporate arrangements.
- Andrew Bound is highlighted for his depth of knowledge, commercial insight and supportive approach.
We are grateful to our clients and professional contacts for their continued recommendations.
Employment
Our Employment & HR team has again been recognised for providing commercially minded, responsive and solutions-focused support to employers across Wales.
The team advises on day-to-day HR matters, TUPE, discrimination, restructuring and employment litigation.
Notable feedback this year includes praise for:
- Sarah Alford – described as approachable, calm and commercially oriented
- Michael Shutt – recognised for being knowledgeable, supportive and professional
- Caitlin Rees – commended for outstanding and responsive service
This reflects the strength, growth and reputation of the team.
Family / Matrimonial
Our Family team continues to earn recognition for its work across complex financial matters and children cases. Clients value the team’s clear communication, compassionate approach, and high level of expertise.
The team received positive feedback for its professionalism, efficiency and collaborative approach, particularly within our Bridgend office.
Commercial Litigation
Our Commercial Litigation team has once again been acknowledged for its work on complex, high-value commercial disputes for both public and private sector clients.
The team is known for its strategic insight, strong client care and consistent results in matters involving contractual disputes, shareholder disagreements and multi-party litigation.
Key individuals received excellent feedback for their commercial awareness, clear advice and high standard of advocacy.
Professional Negligence
Our Professional Negligence team, recognised as one of the leading practices of its kind in Wales, continues to receive praise for its depth of expertise and capability in claims involving solicitors, accountants, surveyors and other professionals.
Clients highlighted the team’s strategic approach, technical knowledge and strong track record in complex negligence claims.
Property Litigation
Our Property Litigation team continues to earn top-level recognition for its work across easements, restrictive covenants, landlord and tenant disputes, and development-related litigation.
Clients noted the team’s no-nonsense approach, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex issues in contentious property matters.
Mediation (UK-wide)
Berry Smith has again been recognised for its mediation capability, with praise for the firm’s ability to handle a wide range of commercial disputes through effective, well-managed mediation processes.
Construction
Our Construction team continues to be recognised for its technical understanding and commercial perspective on disputes involving defects, dilapidations and professional negligence issues.
The directories highlighted the team’s clarity in explaining complex matters and its strong understanding of the commercial realities in the construction sector.
Contentious Trusts & Probate
Our Private Client Disputes team has continued to build a strong reputation, with recognition for its handling of disputed wills, Inheritance Act claims and estate-related conflicts.
Clients praised the team for its responsiveness, supportive approach and clear communication in sensitive and often complex matters.
Debt Recovery
Our long-established Debt Recovery team has once again been acknowledged for supporting clients through all stages of the recovery process, from pre-action engagement to enforcement.
The team continues to be relied upon by organisations across Wales for effective, commercially focused debt recovery solutions.
Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate
Our Private Client team has been recognised for its experience and guidance on estate administration, lifetime planning and support for high-net-worth individuals.
Clients commented positively on the team’s availability, clear advice and strong understanding of personal and tax-related matters.
A Year of Achievement
Berry Smith is proud to see such broad recognition across the firm, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our teams throughout the year. We are grateful to our clients and colleagues who provided feedback to Chambers and The Legal 500, helping to highlight the strength and quality of our services.