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BAY HOUSE, TAWE BUSINESS VILLAGE, PHOENIX WAY, SWANSEA, SA7 9YT, WALES

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Wales

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Cardiff and South Wales, tier 4

Morgan LaRoche Limited’s notable client base in West Wales includes UK subsidiaries of Shimano, Schaeffler and Ameco Group. William Barletta heads the practice, which advised Solo Service and Regional Hearing Services on acquisitions, and acted on the sale of Hallmark Healthcare’s multimillion-pound care home portfolio.

Crime, fraud and licensing

Within Licensing, Morgan LaRoche Limited is a first tier firm,

Morgan LaRoche Limited focuses on applications and appeals for clients in the hotels, public house and sports sectors.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation , Morgan LaRoche Limited is a third tier firm,

Shrewd and business focused’, Morgan LaRoche Limited’s practice head Jason Williams has ‘good 
business acumen and is a pleasure to work with’. Recent cases include high-value breach of contract disputes. Andrew Manners has expertise in regulatory and fraud matters.

Finance

Within Banking and finance, Morgan LaRoche Limited is a third tier firm,

A ‘forward-thinking practice’, Morgan LaRoche Limited provides ‘excellent professional, local knowledge’. Led by William Barletta, it acted for a private investor on SME and plc ventures, and has 
panel appointments to Principality, Nationwide and NatWest.

Human resources

Within Employment: Elsewhere in Wales, Morgan LaRoche Limited is a first tier firm,

At Morgan LaRoche Limited, practice head Timothy Jones primarily acts for employers, on contentious and non-contentious matters, and his ‘strength is his understanding of the commercial realities and the need to compromise as a result of them’. Clients include SMEs, national businesses, RSLs and charitable 
organisations.

Within Health and safety , Morgan LaRoche Limited is a second tier firm,

Morgan LaRoche Limited’s Andrew Manners represents corporate and institutional clients, and is also appointed to the ARAG panel. The practice recently assisted a chemicals production plant in relation to injury caused by explosion, successfully avoiding prosecution.

Overview

Within Regional review,

Mid-tier firms demonstrate specialist expertise to actively compete with regional heavyweights. Darwin Gray opened a Newport office and continues to develop strengths in commercial and property litigation. Capital Law LLP is increasingly competitive in the media and IP fields. In Swansea and West Wales, Morgan LaRoche Limited, Douglas-Jones Mercer and JCP Solicitors, Harding Evans LLP and Hutchinson Thomas act for key corporate and commercial clients in the locality and beyond.

Private client

Within Agriculture and estates: South Wales, Morgan LaRoche Limited is a first tier firm,

Morgan LaRoche Limited has ‘strong technical ability’, with William Waters noted for his ‘extensive local knowledge’ and experience advising on large estate portfolios. Recent instructions include SPS entitlement claims, and a High Court security of tenure 
case.

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Elsewhere in Wales, Morgan LaRoche Limited is a first tier firm,

Morgan LaRoche Limited draws instructions from across the UK and is led by Kevin Thomas (appreciated for his ‘first-class knowledge and communication skills’). Retail and healthcare are key sector focuses. The firm advised Focus (DIY) on its retail portfolio, and Llanelli Waterside Joint Venture on regeneration matters.

Within Construction , Morgan LaRoche Limited is a second tier firm,

Stephen Mundy leads the contentious and non-contentious practice at Morgan LaRoche Limited, which is instructed by lenders such as Julian Hodge Bank. It also recently handled a multimillion-pound project.

Within Planning and environment, Morgan LaRoche Limited is a second tier firm,

Morgan LaRoche Limited’s recent work has focused on contentious issues, such as representing a not-for-profit group in objecting to Assembly Government planning appeals relating to biomass power stations. Kevin Thomas heads the practice.

Within Property litigation , Morgan LaRoche Limited is a second tier firm,

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.

Within Social housing, Morgan LaRoche Limited is a second tier firm,

Morgan LaRoche Limited’s team includes practice head Jonathan Hughes and senior associate Ann Thomas, who focus on areas including secured lending and development. The firm is lead adviser for Treasury & Finance for work regarding a new RSL in East Wales.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Intellectual property , Morgan LaRoche Limited is a third tier firm,

Morgan LaRoche Limited has recently advised local clients on copyright matters and trademark applications, and biotech companies on IP protection.

Within IT and telecoms, Morgan LaRoche Limited is a second tier firm,

Morgan LaRoche Limited advises on licensing and distribution agreements.

Within Sport , Morgan LaRoche Limited is a second tier firm,

Underpinned by a strong commercial reputation, Morgan LaRoche Limited advised local rugby clubs and West Wales Football Association on contentious matters. William Barletta leads the team, which includes the well-regarded Rosemary Morgan.


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