Department profile
Berry Smith LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Wales


Berry Smith LLP

Rankings

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Litigation - Wales

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Berry Smith is regularly relied upon by small and medium-sized corporations to advise on freezing injunctions, breach of contract matters and shareholder litigation, among a wide range of other commercial disputes. The team offers a notable specialism in acting for legal expenses insurers.

Work Highlights

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  • Berry Smith defended the Welsh Government (WG) against a claim brought by Coilcolor, a former occupier of land adjoining a development site owned by WG. Colicolor alleged that its land was flooded due to the WG's development works, forcing it to cease production.

Strengths

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  • They showed excellent focus on the core issues involved and effective control of costs, along with a good, practical approach to dispute resolution.

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  • Berry Smith provides realistic and clear expectations to mitigate the loss and improve the outcome of litigation.

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  • They have a good understanding of the multifaceted issues in complex disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Iwan Doull
    Band 1Iwan Doull

    Iwan Doull

    Iwan Doull is noted for his capability in commercial dispute resolution. He frequently handles litigation involving clients in the insurance and accounting sectors.
    • Iwan is highly sophisticated, commercial and attentive.

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    • Iwan's charming manner masks a razor-sharp focus on securing the best possible outcome for his clients. His unrivalled litigation experience is married to deep strategic thinking.

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    • Iwan brought a good balance of realism, expectation and optimism to the case.

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  • Band 2Nick Parker
    Band 2Nick Parker

    Nick Parker

    Nick Parker exhibits expertise in a wide range of commercial disputes, including contractual and shareholder litigation. As well as being an accomplished litigator, he is also an accredited mediator.

    • Nick is a grandmaster of the litigation world, combining cerebral thinking with a tactician’s foresight.

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    • Nick Parker is a great lawyer to work with.

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