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Temple Heelis’ team has a strong presence in the Lake District, particularly within the hospitality and leisure sectors. Led by Peter Dodd, a specialist in rural land and property, the team acts for high-net-worth clients, including landed estates and agricultural businesses undergoing diversification. Richard Moore handles both contentious and non-contentious rural matters, advising on boundary disputes, rights of way, and lake encroachment issues, alongside commercial and governance matters. Private client specialists Robert Kornas and James Hamilton are supported by Lauren Bowness, who advises rural high net worth clients on wills, trusts, and estate administration.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'This team handled a long-distance real estate purchase for me, under extreme time pressure, in an area of intricate complexity, and completed the deal on the very ambitious date promised. Altogether a 100% satisfactory result under difficult circumstances. Clearly this team has local expertise not available elsewhere.'
- 'Peter Dodd offered no nonsense transparency, clear communication, and delivered a successful and on-time completion with nothing overlooked. An outstanding specialist service from an outstanding individual.'
Key clients
- Eriann Holdings Ltd
Work highlights
Advised a high-net-worth rural client on the division of an existing property with complicated ‘flying freehold’ and ‘creeping freehold’ issues, ensuring the properties were future-proofed for the client’s beneficiaries to retain or sell them in the future.