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How Darwin Gray Llp Compares

Value for money

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This firm - 98%
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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.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Darwin Gray Llp on ReviewSolicitors.

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 0%
Overpriced 33%
About Right 66%

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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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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Darwin Gray Llp and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

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.

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

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Client Reviews

5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    155
  • Very Good

    2
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    0

Overall experience

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

Matter Type:

Commercial Litigation Matters

Sele

April 17, 2024

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Skilled and Empathetic Solicitor

Navigating through life's challenges, especially during times of vulnerability, requires resilience and often the support of others. The period following the loss of a loved one is particularly trying, and the impact of global events like the Covid-19 pandemic can compound personal grief with professional uncertainty. In such times, the role of a skilled and empathetic solicitor can be pivotal. A solicitor like Siôn Fôn, who combines professional expertise with interpersonal skills, can make a significant difference. His ability to communicate effectively, show empathy, and pay attention to detail not only helps in presenting a case effectively but also in providing much-needed support and understanding. It's heartening to hear that his dedication led to a favourable resolution, reflecting the importance of having the right guidance during such critical moments.

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Sunil Venkat

Matter Type:

Property Disputes

Sunil Venkat

August 30, 2023

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Getting possession of my property

Sfon and his team which was made up of Mike and Ciara were very helpful in understanding my situation about the problems I was facing with my tenants and provided me advice and direction as to what was necessary and how things would play in our initial call, and the updates were at the right periods of time to keep me informed at all levels, I would recommend them and would reuse their services again.

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Richard

Matter Type:

Property Disputes

Richard

August 07, 2023

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Dispute resolution

We have used Siôn Fôn over the past months to resolve a dispute with our tenant, Sion has guide us through the whole TORT process and also through some difficult times with other stakeholders .His advice was proactively responsive and dare I say brave with our difficult case.

We are now hopeful the process is drawing to a close but rest assured if we need any more advice, we wont hesitate to contact him for efficient and effective advice.

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Marc

Matter Type:

Litigation - Breach of contract

Marc

May 30, 2023

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Excellent service!

Sion was excellent throughout the process providing clear advice that was easy to understand. Would have no hesitation in using Darwin Gray again, highly recommended!

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Patricia

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Dispute resolution - civil mediation

Patricia

July 19, 2022

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Fantastic solicitor

We were lucky enough to gain Siôn Fôn’s services to represent us, he is very thorough, listens to what your needs are, he’s honest and will tell you if your expectations can be reach or not.
Very good communication nothing was to much trouble for him, always available.
There’s a stigma that solicitors will fleece you, I can honestly tell you Darwyn Gray are definitely not in this category.
I can highly recommend Siôn Fôn, and as his first language is Welsh this was indeed an added bonus for us.
Diolch yn Fawr iawn am bob dim Siôn.

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Martin Pitman

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Matter Type:

Sales and Purchases

Martin Pitman

April 11, 2024

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Absolutely Fantastic Service

First time we have used Darwin Gray and would certainly use again. Siobhan Williams is a fantastic Senior Associate. She handled the sale of our business, kept us informed at all times, was really helpful, really simplified the process and always fought our corner. Her communication was second to none, even responding late into the evenings. I cannot rate Siobhan highly enough, fantastic service.

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Gareth Bishop

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Matter Type:

Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Gareth Bishop

April 04, 2024

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Knowledgeable, friendly and reasonable Insolvency Specialist Solicitor

Having used Darwin Gray on a number of insolvency related issues I have always found Kate and her team to be extremely professional, and able to provide very clear advice. They will always look to find a solution without the need (if possible) to resort to litigation in order to keep costs down and maximise recoveries for the estate.
Kate and her team are also very friendly and easy to discuss matters with.
I would highly recommend Kate and her team for any insolvency related matters.

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Ms Moore

Matter Type:

Employment Law

Ms Moore

April 04, 2024

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Great professionnal and personal service

Great professional and personal service, I would highly recommend

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Paul R

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Matter Type:

Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Paul R

March 13, 2024

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Annulment

Katie was 1st class from start to finish in what was a very stressful time.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Employment Law

Anonymous

March 12, 2024

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Legal advice

Excellent service and always available and accessible for advice.

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Andrew

Andrew

July 15, 2023

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Andrew

I have used Darwin Gray for two issues recently - firstly suing a builder who walked off a job - Sion helped me negotiate and receive a settlement in an awkward case and before the need to go to court. He was helpful, approachable and provided great advice to guide me on the right track in chasing this.

Secondly Siobhan and Stephen assisted with a commercial transaction involving sometimes complex and urgent interactions with govt. regulatory bodies as well as a tight overall deadline. They were very responsive and helpful in dealing with a myriad of issues created by several parties (buyer, seller, government, agents and solicitors) being involved in the process.

Overall very happy with their help and approach and will return - hopefully not too soon!

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Madryn

Matter Type:

Dilapidation Claims

Madryn

May 01, 2023

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Madryn

(Translated by Google) Quality service in specialist areas, and available in Welsh. Responds promptly and moves things forward without unnecessary delay.

(Original)
Gwasanaeth o safon mewn meysydd arbenigol, ac ar gael yn y Gymraeg. Ymateb yn brydlon ac yn symud pethau ymlaen heb oedi di-angen.

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Kali

Matter Type:

Boundary Disputes

Kali

December 08, 2022

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Kali

My sincere gratitude to Mr Siôn Fôn for his unwavering support and guidance throughout my very difficult case, which thanks to him and my barrister ended in a victory. He was always prompt and professional, with a conceptual understanding of the law which exceeded every expectation. He has been there every step of the way and provided an efficient, empathic and simply excellent service. I would highly recommend Siôn to anyone.

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Matthew

Matter Type:

Property Disputes

Matthew

September 13, 2022

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Matthew

Amazing service once again by the team from Darwin Gray. Especially Siôn Fôn who provided a professional and pragmatic approach to the task in hand. Thanks again guys keep up the great work.

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Patricia

Matter Type:

Neighbour Disputes

Patricia

July 20, 2022

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Patricia

5* highly recommend this firm, very honest, listens to your needs, very friendly, guides you through every step, fantastic communications. Our solicitor was Siôn Fôn his first language is Welsh which is a bonus. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Siôn

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About this branch

Description

Darwin Gray is a commercial law firm that works with clients from the public, private and third sectors. We’re proud to call Cardiff our home, and are committed to supporting organisations and communities in and around the city. And 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. Cwmni cyfraith fasnachol yw Darwin Gray sy’n gweithio gyda chleientiaid o’r sector cyhoeddus, y sector preifat a’r trydydd sector. Rydyn ni’n falch o alw Caerdydd yn gartref i ni, ac rydyn ni wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi sefydliadau a chymunedau’r ddinas a thu hwnt. A phan na fyddwn ni’n cynghori cleientiaid, byddwn ni’n cynnal digwyddiadau, darparu hyfforddiant, ac yn rhannu ein harbenigedd yn y cyfryngau. Cefnogi ein cleientiaid yn y ffordd orau bosib yw’r hyn sydd bwysicaf i ni. Mae dod i’ch adnabod chi a’ch busnes yn hanfodol fel y gallwn ganolbwyntio ar y pethau sy’n bwysig i chi. Efallai eich bod yn weithiwr sy’n wynebu anghydfod yn eich gwaith, yn gwmni newydd uchelgeisiol sydd am dreiddio i farchnad newydd, neu’n gwmni sefydledig sydd am ddiogelu ei asedau a’i fusnes. Does dim un ateb sy’n addas i bawb pan ddaw hi at y gyfraith. Ond unwaith y byddwn ni’n deall yr hyn rydych chi am ei gyflawni, gallwn eich cynghori am y ffordd orau o ddod o hyd i’r datrysiad cywir ar eich cyfer chi a’ch busnes.

Practice areas

Commercial Property Employment & HR Corporate and Commercial Dispute Resolution Debt Recovery Insolvency Intellectual Property Data & Data Protection Regulatory Compliance Franchising

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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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