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We have vast experience in providing legal advice, assistance and representation to a wide variety of businesses, ranging from start-up’s and small businesses to large SME’s and plc’s based in Wales and England and trading across a wide variety of areas.
We combine an approachable, unstuffy and supportive service with detailed legal expertise. We understand commercial and practical imperatives and that legal requirements are a means to an end – not the other way round. We can tailor our services according to our client’s needs and budget.
Some of our business clients use as an outsourced legal department and many instruct us on a project basis, knowing that we can provide a high quality service.
Do not hesitate to contact us for an initial discussion as to how we may assist your business.
Business Guides and Further Information
Business Sector Guides
We have produced a number of guides to provide helpful background information on a variety of topics that are often relevant to businesses. These can be accessed below or via our Guides Index at the top of the page. These guides provide initial information and not legal advice – please contact us to discuss your requirements and how we may be able to help.
Latest News
Revisiting the Essentials: Limitation of Liability
29 April 2025
When drafting commercial contracts, we must anticipate and address potential risks. However, not every eventuality is foreseeable. This is where limitation of liability clauses step in, providing a framework to manage and allocate risk between parties. In simple terms, liability means the responsibilities each party has under the contract, and who is held accountable if […]
How should employers approach neonatal care leave and statutory neonatal care pay?
28 April 2025
On 6 April 2025, new statutory entitlements to neonatal care leave (“NCL”) and neonatal care pay (“NCP”) came into force and apply to children born on or after that date. Whilst the details of these entitlements are beyond the scope of this article (please consult the following if you are interested: https://www.berrysmith.com/news/neonatal-leave-and-pay/), it is worth […]
Time limits in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Rights Bill
28 April 2025
On 10th October 2024, the Labour Party introduced its Employment Rights Bill (the Bill) before Parliament following its pledge made during the 2024 general election to introduce the bill within 100 days of taking office. One of the Bill’s most consequential measures for both employers and employees is its proposal to increase the existing time […]
Tesla’s Stock in Reverse: Shareholder Rights and the Road Ahead
14 April 2025
In recent months, Tesla has found itself in the headlines for reasons extending far beyond its electric vehicles or innovation roadmap. A combination of political controversy surrounding Elon Musk, slumping sales, and market scepticism has triggered a sharp decline in Tesla’s share price—down nearly 41% year-to-date as of mid-March 2025, with European sales particularly hit […]
Deal-Making in 2025: Merging Trends with Strategic Acquisitions
14 April 2025
As we move further into 2025, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape across the UK and Ireland is showing strong signs of resurgence. After several challenging years marked by inflation, rising interest rates, and market uncertainty, momentum is returning—and with it, a wave of innovation in how deals are structured, financed, and executed. Whether you’re […]
From Box-Ticking to Big Thinking: A Potential Reform to Corporate Governance
14 April 2025
Why It Matters for Business, Lawyers, and Investors Alike For years, corporate compliance has suffered from a bit of an image problem. Among many decision-makers, it’s still seen as a necessary—but ultimately burdensome—cost, a tick-box exercise that dampens productivity and eats into profits. But with the climate crisis, widening social inequality, and corporate scandals from […]
Berry Smith Advises on Successful Sale of Ceaton Holdings to Senseco Security
14 April 2025
Berry Smith is pleased to announce its role in advising Angie Beasley on the sale of Ceaton Holdings Limited to Senseco Security Limited, a leading provider of fire and security solutions. Ceaton Holdings, based in Cardiff, is a respected security services company offering design, installation, service, and maintenance of fire detection, security, automated entry/exit, and […]
Can Your Commercial Contracts ‘Trump’ the Tariffs?
14 April 2025
The tariff measures introduced on 2nd April by US President Trump on imports into the United States may have significant implications for the contractual relationships underpinning international commercial transactions and supply chains. For UK businesses engaged in international trade—whether as exporters, importers, suppliers, or customers—it is imperative to understand how these developments may affect both […]
What the New Guidelines on Modern Slavery Laws Mean for Your Supply Chain
14 April 2025
The UK Government has issued updated guidance on the Modern Slavery Act 2015, marking the first substantial clarification since its introduction. While the law itself remains unchanged, the new guidelines provide clearer direction on which organisations are affected and the steps needed to ensure compliance. For businesses—particularly those with large, international supply chains—this signals a […]
Court Warns Against Ambiguity in Contractual Notice Deadlines
14 April 2025
In a recent decision, the Court has issued a clear warning to parties relying on vague or poorly worded contract terms. In MY Contracts Ltd v 74 Hamilton Terrace Freehold Ltd, the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) clarified how weekends and public holidays are treated when calculating contractual deadlines. Background In 2023, the parties entered […]
High Court Ruling: Paddy Power Ordered to Pay £1 Million Jackpot Despite Technical Error
26 March 2025
Introduction Earlier this month, the High Court ruled against the popular bookmaker Paddy Power, ordering the betting giant to pay £1 million to a Gloucestershire woman after a five-year legal battle. This case has significant implications for consumer rights and the enforceability of terms and conditions in the online gaming industry. Background Corrine Durber played […]
Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law
26 March 2025
The recent Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, which brought together leaders from various sectors to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (‘AI’), underscored the significant transformation AI is driving in businesses and their workplace practices. Whilst AI offers numerous benefits such as efficiency and productivity, it also presents businesses with potential risks and challenges that need […]