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Berry Smith LLP

Professional Negligence

UK Guide 2026 : Wales

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Berry Smith LLP

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Professional Negligence - Wales

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Berry Smith LLP has a strong claimant-focused team that handles claims against solicitors, accountants and surveyors. The firm has particular expertise in all matters relating to ATE insurance, as well as matters involving property and investments. It also handles actions against solicitors over claims relating to personal injury. The firm's client base spans private individuals, insurers, construction contractors and commercial businesses on a regional and national scale.
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Work Highlights

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  • Berry Smith represented Blaenau Gwent County Council in a claim against a national provider of asbestos surveying services, MSS, arising from MSS's failure to identify asbestos prior to the demolition of the local authority’s main leisure centre.

Strengths

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  • They have serious expertise, which is difficult to find in the local legal market.

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  • Berry Smith punches above its weight and has some really good people.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Iwan Doull
    Iwan Doull

    Iwan Doull

    Iwan Doull is head of the firm's department and provides representation in claims against legal professionals on behalf of insurance companies.

    • He is a first-rate solicitor in every respect that I have seen.

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    • Iwan really fights for his clients.

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