The Manchester-based practice at Davitt Jones Bould is highly regarded for its capabilities in advising on high-value developments, acquisitions and disposals, and lease-related issues. Key names include the ‘excellent’ Zaheer Bashir, Abigail Kay who is noted for her ’fantastic commercial acumen’, and Nichola Gray. The ‘first-class and razor sharp’ Tony Fitzmaurice is well-versed in relocation projects . Madeleine Davitt oversees the group from both Manchester and London.
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‘A personal service from experienced individual solicitors.’
‘Friendly, approachable and competent.’
‘Zaheer Bashir is excellent.'
‘Abigail Kay is always engaged, helpful, and shows fantastic commercial acumen.’
‘The practice offers a variety of expertise across land and property acquisition. Friendly and approachable.’
‘Nichola Gray and Sophie Philippon-Thomas are both are passionate about the work they carry out on our behalf to achieve the outcomes we desire. They offer advice and solutions, are approachable and the collaboration is strong and valued.’
‘My main contact is Richard Holmes who I have a good working relationship with’
‘Tony Fitzmaurice is first-class and razor sharp, his vast knowledge of property gained over a long career is second-to-none.’
Key clients
- National Highways
- University of Central Lancashire
- Sim Trava
- Environment Agency
- Natural England
- Woking Borough Council
- Grainger Plc
- Westmorland Plc
- Trafford Council
- Skanska
Work highlights
- Advised National Highways on several major road schemes including the A66 development.
- Advised University of Central Lancashire on the development of two new campus buildings.
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Practice head
Madeleine Davitt
Other key lawyers
Abigail Kay; Zaheer Bashir; Nichola Gray; Sophie Philippon-Thomas; Tony Fitzmaurice; Richard Holmes; Stephen Chalcraft