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Dolmans Solicitors

18A MERTHYR ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 1DG, WALES
Cardiff CF14, Cardiff CF10

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

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Cardiff and South Wales, tier 5

Dolmans Solicitors’ clients include public sector groups and regional manufacturers. Justin Harris advised Swansea Council on a joint venture agreement regarding the Liberty Stadium.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation , Dolmans Solicitors is a third tier firm,

Dolmans Solicitors is recommended for its professionalism, client care and comprehensive advice. Practice head Alison Henders-Green advises lending institutions and local authorities, and Philip Bradley is recommended. Recent work includes shareholder disputes and professional negligence cases.

Human resources

Within Employment: Cardiff, tier 4

Dolmans Solicitors focuses on the public sector and police authorities. Senior partner Adrian Oliver handles discrimination issues. Associate Jennifer Cottle advised Principality on restructuring matters.

Within Health and safety , Dolmans Solicitors is a first tier firm,

Delivering ‘exceptional service’, Dolmans Solicitors’ team is led by Peter Bennett. It represents local authorities and other public and private sector interests, including on industrial disease claims.

Insurance

Within Personal injury: claimant, Dolmans Solicitors is a third tier firm,

Dolmans Solicitors’ complex PI claimant work is led by Philip Bradley, who is ‘very organised, very pragmatic, and has sound judgement’. Recent cases include a six-figure occupational disease settlement.

Within Personal injury: defendant, Dolmans Solicitors is a first tier firm,

Dolmans Solicitors’ eight-partner team, led by senior partner Adrian Oliver, is ‘hardworking and very thorough, and gives clear advice’, primarily advising local authorities and particularly police forces. Oliver and Melanie Standley continue to advise South Wales Police on the Lynette White murder inquiry. Peter Bennett leads on occupational disease matters.

Within Professional negligence, Dolmans Solicitors is a third tier firm,

Dolmans Solicitors is experienced in claims against solicitors and other professionals, including financial advisers and architects, through Philip Bradley and Alison Henders-Green.

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Private client

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, Dolmans Solicitors is a third tier firm,

Dolmans Solicitors focuses on wills and inheritance tax planning matters.

Public sector

Within Public sector , Dolmans Solicitors is a second tier firm,

Dolmans Solicitors’ Justin Harris advises on legislation, procurement and joint venture agreements. Key client Swansea Council was advised on pension fund matters, management matters relating to Liberty Stadium, and successful employment tribunal appeals. Adrian Oliver advises police authorities.

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Cardiff, tier 5

At Dolmans Solicitors, associate Ryan David acts for plcs, local authorities and lenders, recently acting on industrial, residential and commercial transactions. Clients include Kingfisher Homes and Venture Wales.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Media and entertainment, Dolmans Solicitors is a third tier firm,

Dolmans Solicitors’ David Boobier has advised theatre and TV companies on company formation and contracts. Associate Jen Cottle advises sports professionals on TV and media appearances.

Within Sport , Dolmans Solicitors is a second tier firm,

Providing ‘responsive, thorough and well-informed’ advice, Dolmans Solicitors acts for various Olympic and Paralympic athletes and regional bodies on commercial matters and disputes. Philip Bradley combines private client and sports sector experience, and Clare Hoskins advises on injury claims.

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