Focusing on contentious construction matters, Berry Smith represents clients in construction disputes before the TCC, in arbitration and in adjudication. Members of the team are well-versed in multi-party claims concerning construction issues and professional negligence. The firm also handles non-contentious matters relating to development schemes. The head of the practice, Iwan Doull, specialises in construction claims, including those relating to alleged dilapidation. Antony Gibbons represents clients, including contractors and high-net-worth individuals, in adjudication and adjudication enforcement.
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Testimonials
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- They were exceptional, in particular Iwan Doull, a total professional with huge amounts of experience and knowledge, supported by associate Cerys Laskey. I cannot express how good they are in their field of work. This is the team you want fighting your corner, and I would not hesitate in highly recommending this firm and these individuals.
- Simon Care - insightful, clear-thinking, and erudite. Chris Jones - a calm voice in a storm of legislation. Cerys Laskey - client-focused and quick to learn new legislation.
- Berry Smith is a broad church that offers a multitude of services, which often overlap to provide the client with a seamless experience on complex projects. Projects are led by experienced partners who delegate appropriately to ensure costs are managed and contained, where possible.
- Key quality is a focus on client relationships and service. They punch well above their weight against large national firms.
- Iwan Doull and Tudur Vedo are key performers. They are a joy to work with, very commercial, and achieve excellent results.
- Berry Smith is an independently owned practice that employs great people you want to deal with, who provide responsive, high-quality advice with commercial realism.
Key clients
- Resolution Homes Ltd
- William Powell Builders Ltd
- RKC Ltd
- Saville Construction Limited
- Advance Project Management Limited
- Tony G Harris & Sons Building Contractor Ltd
- Oakleaf
- Chalmers & Co (Sussex) Limited
- Weldlec Limited
Work highlights
Acted for construction and development company, Chalmers and Co (Sussex) Ltd, in defending a claim in the Technology and Construction Court brought against it by property owner for allegedly defective works on a luxury development in Sussex.
Acting for construction company, Savilles (London) Ltd, in defending a claim in the Technology and Construction Court, for allegedly defective works relating to the extension and conversion of a large property in London into apartments.
Acted for construction company, Tony G Harris & Sons Building Contractor Limited, at a multi day trial in London, claiming unpaid sums due under a construction contract and counterclaim for allegedly defective works.
Practice head
Iwan Doull
Other key lawyers
Antony Gibbons