Senior Partner, Adrian Oliver, has retained his recognition in the ‘Hall of Fame’ for the category of Personal Injury: Defendant and 'excels in defending claims brought against police forces.'

 

Managing Partner, Justin Harris, is now recognised in the ‘Hall of Fame’ for the category of Personal Injury: Defendant. Under the guidance of the ‘urbane but steely’ Justin Harris, the firm also continues to grow its offering in the private sector, picking up a raft of catastrophic motor injury work.

 

Peter Bennett, Partner, is again ranked as a ‘Leading Partner’ in the category of Personal Injury: Defendant. The ’exceptional’ Peter Bennett excels in employers’ liability defence work for public and private sector clients, including in the context of industrial diseases/accidents, work which he combines with niche sports-related litigation, including his high-profile representation of the Welsh Rugby Union defending early onset dementia group litigation brought by former professional (and amateur) rugby players.

 

Simon Evans is once again ranked as a ‘Leading Partner’ in the category of Personal Injury: Defendant. The ‘skilled and knowledgeable’ Simon Evans has a ’steady eye on the tactics’ in any given case, including as it relates to catastrophic injuries and large-scale litigation.

 

Clare Hoskins, Partner, is now recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ for the category of Personal Injury: Defendant. Clare Hoskins has a ‘great understanding of local authority claims’, as well as handling complex matters brought against social services for alleged failure to protect children from abuse and neglect.

 

Melanie Standley and Amanda Evans are again recognised as ‘Next Generation Partners’ in the Personal Injury: Defendant category. Melanie Standley excels in defending claims brought against police forces, while Amanda Evans has a focus on representing local authorities in the defence of their social services claims.

 

Tom Harris is again recognised as a ‘Leading Associate’ in the category of Personal Injury: Defendant. ’Up-and-coming star’ Tom Harris continues to grow the firm’s offering in the private sector, picking up a raft of catastrophic motor injury work.

 

Dolmans has also retained Tier 2 status in Health & Safety, with Peter Bennett again being recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ within this category. Dolmans is active for prominent insurer clients across numerous industries, with additional strength representing public sector clients. Peter Bennett leads the department, and has experience in the full gamut of health and safety cases, including workplace fatalities. Working alongside Bennett are Claire Jacobsen, who has regulatory expertise in environmental law, and Jamie Mitchell, a key name for inquests, including those relating to asbestos exposure. ‘The team is knowledgeable, attentive, resourceful, etc all the types of attributes one would expect from a "Grade A+" law firm.’ ‘Peter Bennett is a master of the game. An encyclopaedic knowledge of H&S law. He knows all the right people too, barristers, experts etc. Peter will give it to you straight, whether good or bad news, and break down complex subject matter so it is easily understandable for us lay people.’

 

Tier 2 status is also retained in Sport. Dolmans is best known for its work on behalf of national governing bodies and organisations, advising on regulation, governance, and commercial matters. Clare Hoskins has strong connections in the sector and continues to sit on the board of the Commonwealth Games Wales as a legal adviser. Tom Harris also handles work for the client, including in relation to a kit partnership with Adidas for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026.

 

The Property Litigation team similarly retains its Tier 2 status. Leveraging strong ties with insurers and local authorities, Dolmans handles a range of private and public sector property disputes throughout south Wales. Simon Evans is one of the main contacts, and as well as handling disputes surrounding party walls and disrepair, he has developed a strong reputation advising on public nuisance claims relating to flooding, light pollution and Japanese knotweed infestations. As part of his litigation offering, team head Philip Bradley regularly handles boundary disputes and claims involving trespass and damage to property.

 

Dolmans is recommended in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate & Commercial and Personal Injury: Claimant, with Philip Bradley once again recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ and described as very experienced and always thorough, thoughtful and well-prepared.

 

Adrian Oliver, Senior Partner, said: “Dolmans continue to respond to the ongoing support of our clients which enables the firm to hold its position as the most respected practice in Wales in the field of Personal Injury: Defendant. The firm works closely with our clients to ensure that the trust vested in us as their preferred professional representatives is discharged in the most efficient and responsible manner.

 

It is a pleasure to see so many individual members of the team being recognised for the hard work they put into resolving problems for our clients.”