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Business Solicitors in Cardiff
Business solicitors in Cardiff providing practical, commercially focused legal advice for companies, SMEs and growing organisations.
Commercial Legal Support for Businesses
Our business solicitors in Cardiff advise companies of all sizes, from ambitious start-ups to established SMEs and PLCs operating across Wales, England and beyond. We provide clear, commercially focused legal support that helps you make confident decisions, manage risk and unlock growth opportunities.
Clients choose Berry Smith for pragmatic advice that reflects real business priorities. We combine technical legal expertise with a practical understanding of commercial pressures, delivering solutions that are proportionate, strategic and aligned with your objectives. Whether you need ongoing support as an outsourced legal function or specialist advice on a specific transaction or dispute, we adapt to your requirements and budget.
Corporate Transactions and Business Growth
Our team works as an extension of your business, offering responsive communication, decisive guidance and measurable value at every stage.
Speak to our business solicitors in Cardiff today to arrange an initial discussion and discover how we can support your next move.
Business Guides and Further Information
We have created a range of practical guides offering useful background information on topics frequently affecting businesses. These are available below or via our Guides Index at the top of the page. The content is intended for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For tailored support and advice specific to your circumstances, please contact our team to discuss how we can assist your business.
For those looking for ongoing support from experienced business solicitors in Cardiff, our team is always available to provide tailored legal advice when needed.
Get in Touch Today
Our experienced team combines technical legal expertise with strong commercial awareness, delivering clear and practical advice aligned with your business goals. Whether you need support with a transaction, contract or dispute, we are ready to provide strategic, results-focused guidance.
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
The Right to Offend? Freedom of expression in the workplace
1 September 2026
As public debate surrounding topics as diverse as the Israel-Gaza conflict and gender identity have become increasingly polarised, workplace discourse has become increasingly fraught. These wider societal developments have left many employers questioning the extent to which employees can freely express their political opinions in the workplace and the pitfalls of trying to limit such […]
EHRC updated Code on Single-Sex Services and Spaces: What Employers Need to Know
1 September 2026
The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (“EHRC”) updated Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations came into force on 5 August 2026 (“the Code”), replacing the previous 2011 version. While the Code is not directed at employers and does not alter the law itself, it provides important insight into how the EHRC interprets […]
Pensions on Divorce: Don’t Overlook One of Your Most Valuable Assets
26 August 2026
When couples separate, attention often focuses on the family home, savings and arrangements for children. However, one of the most valuable assets in a marriage is frequently overlooked: pensions. In many cases, a pension can be one of the most valuable assets, and be worth more than the family home. Failing to consider pension provision […]
Late payment crackdown: what the Government’s new proposals mean for businesses
25 August 2026
Background The 2024 Labour Manifesto committed to tackling late payment so that small businesses and the self-employed are paid on time. That commitment was reinforced on 31 July 2025, when Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched Backing your business: our plan for small and medium-sized businesses, placing late payment reform at the centre of the Government’s […]
From Plush Toys to Powerful Trade Marks: What the Jellycat Dispute Means for Your Business
17 August 2026
When you think of intellectual property disputes, cuddly toys probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet one of the UK’s best-loved toy brands, Jellycat, has found itself at the centre of a significant legal battle that highlights just how valuable brand protection can be. The company has launched High Court proceedings against […]
The CMA’s Growing Focus on Subscription Models: A New Compliance Challenge for Businesses?
17 August 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (the ‘CMA’) is investigating whether Microsoft misled customers about subscription options, causing them to pay more. The probe concerns whether Microsoft clearly explained subscription options after changes to Microsoft 365 personal and family plans. The changes affected monthly and annual plans, now including Copilot and other features. From January 2025, […]
Not Fit for Purpose: Legal Remedies for Defective Products
17 August 2026
A defective product is rarely just an inconvenience. For a business, it can mean stalled production, missed deadlines, unhappy customers and, in the worst cases, real financial damage. That risk falls hardest on SMEs, where there’s less room to absorb the cost of a bad batch of components or a supplier who won’t engage. Knowing […]
How will the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 impact data protection complaints for employers?
13 August 2026
A significant change to UK data protection law came into force on 19 June 2026 following the introduction of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”). Berry Smith’s Commercial team have published an overview and explanation of the key changes of the DUAA expected in 2026, a link to the article can be found […]
Probationary periods and unfair dismissal
6 August 2026
Currently, employers often regard probationary periods as a relatively low risk way to screen performance and offer a trial phase for new employees. For example, a survey in 2025 by the HR compliance platform Brightmine showed that around 60% of organisations currently use a six-month probationary period, with probationary extensions more common than terminations (accessible […]
July is Disability Pride Month! How best can employers support disabled staff?
6 August 2026
July marks Disability Pride Month, a time for us to celebrate and spotlight the achievements, experiences and contributions of disabled people and raising awareness of the continuing importance of accessibility, inclusion and equality, not just in the workplace, but the wider community too. Disability Pride Month encourages us to recognise that disability is a natural […]
The Price of Making Customers Stay: Virgin Media’s £28 Million Fine
29 July 2026
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28 million after finding that the telecoms provider repeatedly made it difficult for customers to cancel their contracts. The regulator concluded that Virgin Media had likely mishandled millions of customer calls. Between 1 January 2022 and 11 September 2024, Ofcom found that Virgin Media call handlers used tactics that delayed […]
Exploiting Your IP: Turning Ideas into Income
22 July 2026
Most businesses sit on intellectual property without ever asking what it’s actually worth. A distinctive product name, a piece of software, a manufacturing process, a set of designs, these are assets in the same way as premises or equipment, yet they’re routinely left to gather dust rather than put to work. Given the right structure, […]