The 'hardworking and very able' claimant-focused team at Berry Smith handles 'cases across a broad spectrum of complexity', with sufficient strength-in-depth to allow specialisation against different types of defendant. Leveraging 'exceptional forensic skills and attention to detail', team head Iwan Doull is a 'very persuasive advocate' for clients bringing claims against legal and accounting professionals, including for after-the-even-insurer ARAG in claims brought against solicitors who negligently advised their insureds. Tapping into his exceptional property litigation credentials, the 'very impressive' Simon Care excels in handling claims against property professionals and is a key member of the team that also includes senior associate Harry Moyle, who is particularly skilled at handling construction-related professional negligence claims.
Testimonials
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- 'They are highly regarded throughout the profession and regularly act for a wide range of clients. They can handle cases across a broad spectrum of complexity including high value ones.'
- ‘It is a hardworking and very able team.'
Key clients
- Blaenau Gwent County Council
- ARAG Plc
Work highlights
- Acting for a local authority against a national provider of asbestos surveying services in a high value claim for failing to properly identify asbestos in Council leisure centre.
- Representing ARAG Plc in a dispute with national firm of solicitors Knight Plc for their unpaid fees and cross claim for professional negligence.