DWF
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DWF is well known for its work with corporate occupiers, telecoms operators, and public sector bodies, advising on a wide spectrum of contentious property matters. Jonathan Smith leads the team from Newcastle. Co-head Stuart McCann frequently handles agricultural land disputes and has acted on claims linked to major infrastructure projects. Thomas Armstrong plays a central role in the firm’s strong telecoms offering, with specialist expertise in managing telecoms mast estates. Alex Hughes also draws on her telecoms knowledge to advise across a broad range of property-related disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Stuart McCann is calm, client-focused and resourceful.’
- ‘DWF have an awesome grasp of property issues, and an enviable list of clients, all of whom are drawn to the commanding position that DWF occupy in the market.’
Key clients
- Tesco
- EE
Work highlights
Instructed to act on an exclusive basis for Costa in relation to all real estate litigation matters.


