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Welcome to Berry Smith
Your trusted legal partner.
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
Good luck to Team Berry Smith
16 April 2024
The Berry Smith FC team are descending on Leeds for the @BusinessFives National Football Finals. Following a victorious regional event in Cardiff, the mixed team are hoping to add some more silverware to the trophy cabinet. Aside from aiming for success on the pitch, the team are proud to support @WalesAirAmbulanceCharity and are wishing to […]
Online Consumer Contracts – Are online terms and conditions incorporated into a contract?
9 April 2024
As we are living in an increasingly digital era, online shopping has become the norm meaning that businesses have to take care to ensure that their standard terms and conditions are brought to their customer’s attention sufficiently. Ensuring that terms and conditions are effectively incorporated into a contract of sale without impeding the ease and […]
Tesco loses appeal in branding battle with Lidl
9 April 2024
Avid readers of the Seasonal Berry Smith Commercial Newsletter may recall the ongoing dispute between supermarket giants Tesco and Lidl which we last covered in 2023. You can read about it HERE Previously, High Court Judge Joanna Smith concluded that Tesco’s use of the same yellow and blue colour scheme for their Clubcard Prices signage infringed […]
Brexit Import Charges Brings Inflation Fear
9 April 2024
Food inflation has fallen within the past year, with it reaching 5% in February following a high of almost 20% in March of last year. However, the introduction of post-Brexit border checks which has been delayed several times over fears they could fuel inflation, have begun to be introduced from the start of this year. Food […]
Berry Smith advises on acquisition of A & N Lewis for Cardo Group Limited
8 April 2024
Berry Smith are delighted to have advised valued client, Cardo Group Limited through another acquisition process following on from their acquisition hat-trick last year. South Wales based A&N Lewis was founded over 30 years ago and are Cardo Group’s latest acquisition in the construction industry due to their strong shared values. The acquisition will bolster […]
Cross-enforcement of two adjudications in the Technology & Construction Courts
3 April 2024
Berry Smith LLP have successfully acted for the Claimant in the cross-enforcement of two separate adjudications: Wordsworth Construction Management Ltd -v- Inivos Ltd t/a Health Spaces [2024] EWHC 617 (TCC) In an unusual move, the Court has ordered that the decisions made in two separate adjudications (arising under the same construction contract) should be set […]
New Carer’s Leave Regulations
27 March 2024
On 6th April 2024, the new Carer’s Leave Regulations come into force. The Regulations will give employees a right to take up to one week of statutory unpaid carer’s leave within a 12 month period to care for or to arrange care for dependants with long-term care requirements. In order to be eligible for carer’s leave […]
New Protection from Redundancy Rights
27 March 2024
On 8th March 2024, the new Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations come into force. The Regulations will change the way paternity leave is dealt with, particularly in relation to the require On 6th April 2024, the new Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act (the “Act”) comes into force. The Act serves to provide further protection […]
Adjudication Enforcement and Genuine Attempts to Settle
19 March 2024
In Sleaford Building Services Limited v Isoplus Piping Systems Limited, a dispute between the parties had been referred to adjudication at which it was found that Sleaford should pay Isoplus £323,502.32. Following the passing of the deadline for payment, and being on notice that Sleaford would contest the decision, Isoplus made an offer to settle […]
Berry Smith – Champions of Cardiff at Business Fives event
15 March 2024
After a long break away from the world of football, a team from #Berry Smith returned to the pitch at the Business Fives Cardiff tournament. Alongside competing against and networking with fellow Cardiff based companies, @Business Fives provides the opportunity to raise and win some well-deserved money for various charitable causes. After an afternoon of […]
Instant Win Lotto player won £10 not £1m, Court of Appeal Rules
14 March 2024
Lauren Parsons, Senior Associate at Berry Smith, considers the recent ruling in Parker-Grennan -v- Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd EWCA Civ 185. Background In 2023 Mrs Parker-Grennan claimed against Camelot in relation to an Instant Win Game she had played on the National Lottery website. The game gave players a chance to win between £5 and […]
Apple Breaches EU Law
6 March 2024
Apple has been fined a penalty of over £1.5bn by Brussels as a result of breaching competition laws. The fine has come following an investigation which found that Apple had purposely limited competition from music streaming services such as Spotify. Originally, the penalty was forecasted to be four times less than the final figure, leading […]
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