Commercial law firm Darwin Gray has added further appointments to its litigation and corporate law teams as it experiences unprecedented growth across the business.
The full-service firm, which has offices in south and north Wales, has expanded its teams, office space and range of services during the strongest period of growth in its 24-year history.
Darwin Gray’s commercial disputes team has grown by almost 300% since 2024.
During the past 12 months, the department has recruited Senior Associate Vanessa Lovell, Associate Rohey Jomadar, Solicitor Melody Nyarang’o and Paralegal Siriol Hughes.
The appointments have strengthened the firm’s expertise across areas including high-profile property disputes, contested wills and probate matters, and commercial contract disputes.
Head of the commercial litigation team, Patrick Murphy said: “It’s been fantastic to welcome so many new joiners to the firm, and in particular to my team. It has been an exciting period of growth for us in litigation, as we strengthen our offering and expertise to continue to deliver the exceptional quality and service that our clients have come to expect.”
The firm’s corporate and commercial team has also expanded following the appointment of Associate Siobhan Johnson.
Her corporate law experience adds to the team’s capabilities in corporate transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
Head of the corporate and commercial team, Stephen Thompson, said: “We’re so pleased to have Siobhan on board. Her experience and expertise bring a fresh dynamic to the team. We have seen huge growth in the M&A work we’re doing for clients and we are looking forward to building on this further.”
Alongside its external appointments, Darwin Gray has continued its organic growth strategy by promoting Siôn Fôn and Siobhan Williams to Partner.
Siôn specialises in property litigation, while Siobhan advises on complex mergers and acquisitions and strategic commercial agreements.
The firm’s growth has also received industry recognition. Darwin Gray has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the Business In Wales Awards and Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the Insider Dealmakers Wales Awards.
