Under the leadership of Madeleine Davitt, Davitt Jones Bould is well-equipped to advise on the full spectrum of property disputes, counting rights of light claims, development disputes, and dilapidations among its instructions. Jonathan Warner-Reed is recommended for his expertise in the leisure sector, acting for property investors, corporates, and hotel groups. Helen Close offers guidance to owners and occupiers on a breadth of matters, particularly landlord and tenant litigation, whereas Maeve Bonner engages closely with major institutions on issues relating to estates, including acquisitions and contested dilapidations.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent all-round service, considered and sound advice on all aspects of cases from start to finish.’
‘Jonathan Warner-Reed - a great all-rounder.'
‘Dedicated team for property, planning and associated legal work. Excellent service and expert knowledge.’
‘Very good on the law combined with strategic naus.’
‘Jonathan Warner-Reed is very good. Handles clients well. Knows his stuff.’
'I have been instructed by Jonathan Warner-Reed on a dilapidations case. I thought he was excellent. Easy to work with. And generally a good lawyer.'
Key clients
- The Royal Parks
- North Somerset Council
- Rick Steins
- National Highways
- Surrey County Council
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Habitat for Humanity
- Office for National Statistics
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Chichester District Council
- Natural England
Work highlights
Acted for the respondent in the Court of Appeal case: Mackenzie v Cheung and Infinity.
Advising celebrity chef Rick Stein on his restaurant portfolio.
Advising National Highways in relation to the full spectrum of property litigation issues such as trespass claims, rent arrears, s8 notices, and s21 notices.
Practice head
Madeleine Davitt
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Warner-Reed; Maeve Bonner; Helen Close