Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP offers a diverse range of expertise across property litigation work, including disputes related to lease renewals, dilapidations claims, forfeiture issues, trespass and adverse possession, and nuisance issues. The team is led by Nicola Charlton, who joined the firm from Pinsent Masons LLP in October 2024. Charlton has extensive experience in the general commercial property development disputes, with particular focus on complex housing and mixed-use regeneration schemes. She is supported by Fiona Graham, who specialises in high-value development disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Womble Bond Dickinson are a specialist and extremely impressive property litigation team. They bring legal expertise and great strength in depth, together with effective practical and tactical advice.'
- 'Fiona Graham is a stand-out partner, bringing great legal experience and highly effective case management skills.'
Key clients
- Akelius
- Airwave Solutions Limited
Work highlights
Advised Akelius UK Twelve Limited as landlord in relation to a dilapidations claim where there were substantial breaches of the repairing covenants in a lease with a value of circa £4m.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Nicola Charlton
Other key lawyers
Fiona Graham; Ria Wilkinson