Praised for its ability to ‘cut through all of the noise of litigation to reach the main issues’, Berry Smith is a popular choice among private and public sector clients. As a ’gifted property lawyer who fights hard for his clients’, Simon Care regularly achieves success for private individuals either as claimants or defendants across a variety of property disputes, including easements, rights of way claims, and allegations of trespass. The ‘intelligent’ Lauren Parsons ’makes great pragmatic case handling decisions’, regularly providing crucial support to Care. Iwan Doull co-heads the team alongside Care and regularly represents the Welsh government in matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- 'The team is very knowledgeable and professional.'
- 'It is an excellent knowledgeable team with a no-nonsense approach.'
- 'They cut through all of the noise of litigation to reach the main issues.'
- 'Berry Smith has a high flying team which punches well above their weight.'
- 'Simon Care is a gifted property lawyer who fights hard for his clients.'
- 'Lauren Parsons is an intelligent lawyer who makes great pragmatic case handling decisions.'
Key clients
- Welsh Government
- MK11 Ltd
- Oakville (South Wales) Ltd
Work highlights
Acting for the Welsh Government in a multi-party action in the High Court, defending a claim against it for £10.7m.
Handling two separate but related High Court claims on behalf of a client for interference with parking rights/business interruption to a sports and social club in Milton Keynes that it owns and operates.
Representing clients in a dispute with National Trust relating to interference with a right of way along a 1.5 mile part of the Wales National Coastal Path.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Iwan Doull
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lauren Parsons
Practice head
Simon Care; Iwan Doull
Other key lawyers
Jane Rees; Lauren Parsons; Emma-Jayne Scullion