The ‘very efficient, helpful and knowledgeable’ Bridgend-based team at Berry Smith has an excellent reputation throughout south and west Wales for its ability to resolve complex financial remedy and children cases utilising a collaborative approach. ’Outstanding’ team head Katie McColgan provides added insight to clients by virtue of her mediation and family arbitrator accreditation. The ‘very approachable’ Benjamin Delve is also a key contact, while at a more junior level, Conor Lynn assists McColgan in a raft of complex cases, including financial remedy matters involving extensive property portfolios and instances of child abduction to another country.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very efficient, helpful and knowledgeable.'
- 'It is a top law firm with a professional, compassionate, and efficient team.'
- 'The outstanding Katie McColgan is knowledgeable and professional.'
- 'Benjamin Delve is friendly, puts you at ease, is extremely knowledgeable, knows his craft to a very high standard and is very approachable.'
- 'Benjamin Delve is an outstanding lawyer with unmatched dedication, intelligence, and perseverance. I have found him to be incredibly compassionate, highly intelligent, and deeply committed to his work.'
- 'Kate McColgan was outstanding in her care and understanding, knowledge and professionalism got me through my difficult times.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Benjamin Delve
Practice head
Katie McColgan
Other key lawyers
Benjamin Delve; Conor Lynn