Ed Meggitt > Geldards LLP > Cardiff, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Geldards LLP
Capital Quarter No.4
Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BQ
United Kingdom

Work Department

Property Litigation

Position

Ed advises owners and occupiers of commercial properties to help manage, protect and enforce their property rights. He is a vastly experienced litigator and negotiator of mediated settlements. Ed has acted for a wide range of clients across many different sectors including retail, industrial, utilities, public sector and development, many of which are household names.

Ed is able to draw on his wide experience of handling cases, some of which have reached the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, to help identify a bespoke strategy for the best legal and/or commercial solution to a property problem.

He advises property clients on all issues arising from their estate management, including service of notices, damages claims for breach of covenants and advice on the court process for lease renewal claims. He also advises clients on disputes which may arise as an occupier or developer of land.

Activities by adjoining occupiers can give rise to a variety of claims in nuisance or trespass and easement/access disputes and Ed has unique experience in acting for landowners in resolving mass trespass situations. He also advises clients on problems arising from property related transactions including rectification of agreements and professional negligence.

Lawyer Rankings

Wales > Real estate > Property litigation

(Hall of Fame)

Ed MeggittGeldards LLP

The ‘talented’ team at Geldards LLP can access ‘wide and in-depth knowledge in their subject matter’, ensuring that public and private sector clients receive ‘an exceptional service and results’, irrespective of the nature of the dispute. ‘Very knowledgeable’ team head Ed Meggitt displays a ‘sensible attitude and business-centric approach’, and continues to advise many high-profile clients with substantial property portfolios, including on dilapidation claims. In addition, he has ‘good knowledge of the water industry and its legal considerations’. Appreciated for her ability to ‘address the more esoteric points that sometimes arise – whilst maintaining sound judgement and a clear and commercially driven approach’, Nicola Lawrence is also recommended. At a senior associate level, Llinos Davies  ‘provides excellent service with an excellent balance of pragmatism and determination’, including for retail clients.