With ‘exceptional commercial awareness’, Berry Smith is a notable choice for employers and contractors bringing or defending claims relating to a variety of construction disputes, including with regard to alleged defects and dilapidation issues. Many of the cases also include overlapping allegations of professional negligence, an area of expertise for ’outstanding’ team head Iwan Doull.
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Testimonials
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- 'The lawyers at the firm are able to concisely explain complex legal arguments to the lay person.'
- 'Iwan Doull is outstanding.'
Key clients
- Arag Plc
- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Work highlights
Acted for Stone Supplies (Bristol) Ltd in defending a £5.4m claim brought against it in the High Court by a national housebuilder.
Practice head
Iwan Doull
Other key lawyers
Lauren Parsons; Antony Gibbons