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Berry Smith has a specialist practice led by the ‘very reliable’ Iwan Doull, who handles civil and commercial disputes. Recent work has shifted to construction, planning and dilapidation issues. New clients include Storage Giant, which it represented in a High Court claim, and Principality, which it advised on potential injunctive proceedings brought by William Hill.

Darwin Gray’s ‘personable, highly professional, practical and tenacious’ practice head Rhodri Lewis was instructed by Barratts in litigation against Welsh Water. The practice handles commercial and residential property disputes, and gained new clients including the Barry Waterfront Consortium. Donald Gray is also recommended.

At Eversheds LLP, ‘very able, thorough and knowledgeable litigator’ Kathryn Cook acts for public sector and blue-chip clients such as the Forestry Commission, GSK, the Highways Agency and Segro. The firm advises on agricultural land use for renewables.

Geldards LLP’s Ed Meggitt advises on the full range of property disputes. The firm represented Chevron on a £2m dilapidation claim, and successfully settled breach of covenant claims for Tesco. Other clients include Welsh Water, the Assembly Government and ABP.

Hugh JamesNeil Morgan has strong property litigation experience, and recently advised on the high-profile Merton Green town and village green dispute brought by local residents, with the High Court ruling in favour of Barratts. Senior associate Rebecca Rees focuses on the public sector, and advised Newport City Homes on debt relief orders.

JCP Solicitors’ Rory Hutchings’ experience includes agriculture-related issues. Sarah Davies made partner in 2010 and specialises in commercial and civil property disputes. Recent work includes commercial and residential landlord/tenant cases.

Morgan Cole’s advice is ‘unfailingly appropriate and accurate’. Practice head Siân Jones has been focusing on public law rights in residential matters, and associate Russell Price acted on various insolvent portfolios. On the social housing side, the firm advised Cardiff YMCA and Cardiff Community Housing.

Providing ‘exemplary’ service, Morgan LaRoche Limited’s practice is led by property litigation specialist Jason Williams. Recent instructions include a £3m damages claim, and high-value claims at the High Court regarding farm-sharing agreements.

Gamlins has particular experience in civil property disputes.

Harding Evans LLP’s clients include sports clubs and charity/estate trustees. It defended a £1m-plus High Court claim, and is advising local interests on compulsory purchase legislation regarding the Newport regeneration scheme. Zep Bellavia leads the practice.

Hutchinson Thomas’ Peter Morgan advised on a variety of civil claims. The firm is also currently representing the proprietors of the Neath Canal Navigation in ownership disputes.

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