Displaying ‘a strong can-do attitude’, Geldards LLP runs the property litigation gamut, handling matters ranging from rights of way and adverse possession advice through to commercial landlord and tenant disputes regarding dilapidations and rent arrears. ’Superb’ team head Ed Meggitt acts for well-known retailers on the management and protection of their property interests, as well as for public sector clients, including the Environment Agency, which he regularly advises on nuisance and trespass matters. As ‘someone you definitely want on your side’ in litigation, Nicola Lawrence acts for local authorities and handles commercial landlord and tenant disputes, while Llinos Davies has been active in 1954 Act lease renewal proceedings.
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- 'There is a strong can do attitude that maps the pathway to solutions with adequate consideration of all the options. Their service is reliable, their communication is excellent, and their support services are very efficient.'
- 'Nicola Lawrence is clued up, switched on and efficient - someone you definitely want on your side.'
- 'Nicola Lawrence brings professional insights and advice whilst remaining engaged with how the issues might be affecting us on a personal level.'
- 'Ed Meggitt and Nicola Lawrence are superb: thoughtful, kind, expert and caring.'
Key clients
- Natural Resources Wales
- Associated British Ports
- Environment Agency
- North Quay Management Limited
- Swansea City Council
- The Barnet Group
Work highlights
Advising the Environment Agency (EA) and succeeding on a claim for possession concerning a stretch of the River Thames. The claim is against various vessel owners who the EA allege were trespassing on the relevant part of the River Thames and were obstructing normal navigation rights.
Advising Swansea City Council and commencing proceedings for forfeiture of the lease following breaches of covenant by its tenant at Swansea Airport.
Defending a claim where the claimants seek an order for injunctive relief; damages and an ongoing indemnity for £1m arising from alleged damage caused by the management of a woodland.
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Practice head
Ed Meggitt
Other key lawyers
Nicola Lawrence; Llinos Davies