Described as an ‘exceptional legal mind’, Nitej Davda heads the team at Cripps. Based in Tunbridge Wells, Davda has longstanding experience in commercial landlord and tenant disputes as well as professional negligence claims relating to both property and construction. Miles Paffard handles real estate disputes across a variety of sectors, including retail, infrastructure, and hospitality. Mike Scott and Richard Housley are standout lawyers in the team. Scott is recommended for developer disputes, right to light claims, and restrictive covenants, while Housley is skilled with matters relating to property insolvency and leasehold enfranchisement.
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Testimonials
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‘They offer a personal service, and they have a highly knowledgeable team.’
‘The team has excellent technical knowledge in a specialist liability area, in particular regarding right to light.’
‘They are clear, thorough, and have a commercial focus. They consideration all angles, are responsive to client needs, and focus on solutions.’
‘Nitej Davda easily handles difficult issues and challenging situations. His analysis is shrewd analysis. He's a very safe pair of hands.’
‘Gail Morris understands exactly what the client needs. She gives great advice and acts quickly.’
‘Nitej Davda is absolutely first-class. He's an exceptional legal mind, allied with commercial nous and a phenomenal work ethic. His advice is invariably smart, nuanced, and practical. He's a seriously impressive lawyer.’
‘This is a rolls Royce team. They are easily the best in the South East. Mike Scott and Miles Paffard are both outstanding with a depth of knowledge and client care skills that are second to none. The firm also benefits from the size of the real estate team; there is no aspect of real estate that they could not cover.’
‘Mike Scott has an encyclopedic knowledge and is a great tactician. Miles Paffard has a first-rate understanding of his client's business needs and takes a practical approach to the outcome in all his cases.’
Key clients
- M&G Prudential
- Federated Hermes
- Kennedy Wilson Europe
- Cadogan Estates Limited
- ERGO Versicherung AG
- Various Borough Councils
- Park Holidays UK Limited
- Tristan Capital
- Wates Developments
- South East Water
Work highlights
- Acted on a number of complex rights to light claims relating to major developments in West London.
- Acting for the claimants in ongoing High Court litigation against three nationwide developers.
- Advised a local authority on a matter relating to a tenant’s break notice.
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Practice head
Nitej Davda
Other key lawyers
Miles Paffard; Mike Scott; Richard Housley; Gail Morris