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Environmental Policy

Berry Smith understands the importance of the sustainability and protection of the environment. We recognise that our business activities have an impact on the environment and we are therefore committed to minimising that impact.

The aim is, wherever possible, to:

  • Minimise the consumption of energy, paper and water;
  • Reduce the use of plastic, and particularly single use plastic, to the absolute minimum;
  • Minimise the amount of waste produced;
  • Seek to enhance the use of energy efficient, low carbon measures, recyclable components and renewables;
  • Promote and raise awareness of good environmental practices among staff – we have joined the Legal Sustainability Alliance and have a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
  • Where possible maintain our office locations close to public transport routes and services to minimise our impact through transport;
  • Encourage staff to use sustainable modes of transport to and from work and meetings/events;
  • Set realistic objectives and targets, and monitor and record our activity against these, with a view to continually improving our environmental performance.

The participation and co-operation of all employees is vital to the success of this policy.

This Environmental Policy Statement will be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.

January 2023

Our Services

What Our Clients Say

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

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