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Darwin Gray LLP

029 2082 9100
5.0/5
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We are an award-winning, full service commercial law firm with offices in South and North Wales. Featured in The Times Best Law Firms 2023, our team delivers high-quality advice to the public, private and third sectors across England and Wales. Our highly rated solicitors will strive to understand your needs and will work closely with you to reach your goals in the most efficient and stress-free way. Over 80% of our clients come to us via a recommendation from an existing client, showing how highly our services are valued. Read more...

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Unit F12
Bangor
LL57 4FG

Unit F12
Bangor
LL57 4FG

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Available lawyers at Darwin Gray LLP

Owen John

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(27)
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Damian Phillips

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Patrick Murphy

4.9 out of 5
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Stephen Thompson

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Siobhan Williams

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Fflur Jones

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Nicole Brendel

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Rachel Ford-Evans

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Kate Heaney

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Rhodri Lewis

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Emily Shingler

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Mark Rostron

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Gareth Wedge

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Nick O'Sullivan

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Sarah Price

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Catherine Burke

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Bríd Price

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Donald Gray

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How Darwin Gray LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 99%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

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As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Darwin Gray LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 2%
Overpriced 1%
About Right 96%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 100%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Darwin Gray LLP and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Darwin Gray LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 100%
No 0%

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outcome of matter

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You can use this data to see how Darwin Gray LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 100%
No 0%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Darwin Gray LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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Nationally

Consumer
1st / 13
214th / 4704
Company & Commercial
1st / 30
19th / 4469
Housing & Property
1st / 12
568th / 4297
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 14
264th / 3565
Commercial Property
1st / 9
214th / 3375
Employment
1st / 23
40th / 3147
Regulations
1st / 8
148th / 2638
Money & Tax
1st / 5
177th / 1857
Professional Negligence
1st / 1
156th / 1222
IT & Intellectual Property
1st / 2
115th / 1072
Dispute Resolution
1st / 2
193rd / 1033
Construction
1st / 1
94th / 583
Energy & Transport
1st / 2
47th / 533

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    172

  • Very Good

    2

  • Average

    0

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    0

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Anna
Employment

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Employment Law

Anna

September 06, 2024

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Professional and friendly service

I was grateful for Damian's friendly manner and expertise in guiding me through a process I was unfamiliar with.

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Gary
Company & Commercial

Matter Type:

Corporate Law

Gary

September 04, 2024

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Share sales and Employment contracts

I have used Darwin Gray both professionally and personally. The services provided have been exceptional. The staff have always been very welcoming and helpful. The services have been excellent value for money.. Great team at DG

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Ray
Employment

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Employment Law

Ray

September 03, 2024

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Settlement support

Having been faced with uncertainty with my employer I was recommended Darwin Gray from a connection.

Damian was brilliant in helping me understand my situation, talked me through my options and helped me secure a satisfactory resolve in a way that left me feeling comfortable and confident.

If your considering Darwin Gray LLP, I strong recommend giving them a call

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Sharon
Company & Commercial

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Matter Type:

Corporate Law

Sharon

August 05, 2024

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Great service

Really helpful and proactive in keeping the project on track. Thorough approach with clear communication throughout.

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John Lloyd-Jones
Employment

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Matter Type:

Redundancy

John Lloyd-Jones

July 27, 2024

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Redundancy

To go through the final redundancy document

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Simon
Company & Commercial

Matter Type:

Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Simon

July 26, 2024

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Complex Bankrupcty Funds Issue

Mark provided a very thorough service going above what would usually be expected in assisting investigations and tracing funds. Was a very long process and provided clear guidance throughout.

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Clare Hill
Employment

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Matter Type:

Settlement Agreements

Clare Hill

July 26, 2024

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Settlement agreement

Damian was super helpful from the moment I made initial contact. I needed to move quickly & within 24 hours we had 2 separate version reviews & consultations, and the advice provided was succinct, professional & extremely valuable. I couldn’t have asked for a better service.

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Julia Young
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Wills

Julia Young

July 21, 2024

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Settling of an Estate

This is the second time we have used Nick O’Sullivan and we have found him to be efficient , approachable and everything you expect from an excellent solicitor. We have booked him again for his services.

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Susan Watkins
Company & Commercial

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Matter Type:

Commercial Litigation Matters

Susan Watkins

July 19, 2024

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Excellent

My husband has been ill and Rhod dealt with our case, relieving further stress from me
The case was dealt with in a calm, respectful, thorough and professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend DG
We are extremely grateful and would like to extend our thanks to Rhod Lewis and his team, always returning our calls and making time for us

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Kay

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Kay

July 06, 2024

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Advice and assistance in relation to Insolvency matters

Having been highly satisfied with the services of Darwin Gray on other matters I had no hesitation in looking for advice and support on this most recent occasion. Both Kate and Mark professionally navigated the realities, complexities and frustrations encountered but all importantly assisted me in reaching a satisfactory resolution. I cannot thank them enough and would always recommend Darwin Gray to others.

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David
Employment

Matter Type:

Employment Law

David

August 27, 2024

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David

The service I received from Darwin Gray was exceptional. Owen was quick to respond to any correspondence and helped me through the entire process. He explained each part of the agreement with me to make it as easy as possible to digest each part of the agreement with me.

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Martyn
Employment

Matter Type:

UK Employment Laws

Martyn

August 07, 2024

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Martyn

Prompt and professional service. Many thanks again, Brid

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Simon
Employment

Matter Type:

Employment Law

Simon

June 03, 2024

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Simon

Darwin Gray (specifically Owen John) were very professional and efficient in their advice for an employment matter. Owen was very helpful and always responded promptly. I would have no hesitation recommending Owen and Darwin Gray, indeed I came to Owen through a friend's recommendation.

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Rees
Employment

Matter Type:

Employment Law

Rees

September 13, 2023

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Rees

I used Darwin Gray recently and found their service to be outstanding, and great value. Owen John was both extremely responsive and also incredibly patient and thorough in his explanations of the finer details. I would not hesitate to recommend this law firm. 5 stars well deserved.

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Patricia
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Property Disputes

Patricia

June 26, 2022

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Patricia

(Translated by Google) We as a family would highly recommend this company. They are professional, supportive, honest and highly experienced in their field. For us, Siôn Fon and Rhodri Lewis looking a fantastic team. Thank you so much that it was a stressful road and we would not have seen the end of it without you.

Thank you very much to you both, this was a very long process and without the support and best help of Siôn Fon I would be very sober on us, please don't ask for help from this team, 100 % you will get the best.

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We as a family would highly recommend this company. They are professional, supportive, honest and highly experienced in their field. For us, Siôn Fon and Rhodri Lewis we’re a fantastic team. Thank you both so much it was a long stressful road and we would not have seen the end of it without you.

Diolch yn Fawr iawn I chi’ch dau, mi oedd hon yn broses hir iawn a heb y cefnogaeth ar cymorth gora a gafwyd gan Siôn Fon mi fysa sobor iawn ar na ni, peidwch a oidi i ofyn am cymorth gan y tim yma, 100% mi gewch y gora.

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Description

Darwin Gray is a commercial law firm that works with clients from the public, private and third sectors. We have offices in South and North Wales and are committed to providing excellent legal support and advice to those who need it. When we’re not advising clients, you’ll find us running events, delivering training, and sharing our expertise in the media. Supporting our clients in the best way possible is what matters most to us. Getting to know you and your business is vital so that we can focus on the things you care about. You might be an employee going through a dispute at work, an ambitious start-up looking to break into a new market, or an established company looking to protect its assets and business. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution when it comes to the law. But once we understand what you’d like to achieve, we can advise you on the best way forward to get the right solution for you and your business.

Practice areas

Commercial Contracts, Commercial Disputes, Commercial Property, Company / Corporate Law, Data Protection, Debt Recovery, Employment & HR, Franchising, Insolvency, Intellectual Property, Property Disputes, Regulatory Law, Sport, Welsh Language Standards

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pay Issue
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
  • Professional Negligence
    • Accountants
    • Architects
    • Barristers
    • Engineers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional Negligence law
    • Professional trustees
    • Surveyors
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Construction
    • Building contracts and professional appointments
    • Construction
    • Construction and engineering dispute resolution
    • Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
    • Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
    • Development agreements
    • Development loan facilities
    • Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
    • Engineering contracts
    • Facility maintenance agreements
    • Framework agreements
    • Guarantees and bonds
    • In-house training
    • Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Energy & Transport
    • Energy
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Computer and IT Law
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • GDPR
    • Trade Marks and Designs
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
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