Madeleine Davitt > Davitt Jones Bould > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Davitt Jones Bould provides ‘highly skilled and very professional advice‘ across a range of development mandates that require an understanding of contentious and non-contentious residential and retail schemes, s106 agreements, compulsory purchase orders, and investment portfolio management. The practice is co-led by Madeleine Davitt, a key contact for major residential projects, and Malcolm Iley , who is noted for his expertise in procurement and compulsory purchase work. Further key contacts in the team include Yohanna Weber, who provides environmental advice in connection with major public sector projects, and Philippa Hipwell, who is recommended for her ability to assist councils with major investment undertakings. Stephanie Hall is also a name to note.

Noted for its expertise advising on corporate occupier and development mandates across the capital, Davitt Jones Bould is praised for providing ‘excellent service across the board’. Madeleine Davitt, Peter Allinson, and John Condliffe lead the team and the latter is knowledgeable of distribution hub developments and lease liabilities. Teresa Kamppari Baker often assists developers and hotel companies, as well as leisure and retail operators, while Louisa Swanton is seasoned in renewable energy projects and rural property transactions. Gillian Lewis, Sean Bulman and Philippa Hipwell are adept in development, in addition to landlord and tenant mandates, and Melanie Greer-Walker caters to business sales and purchases, portfolio management and refinancing matters. Mary Anderson is an expert in property finance and banking.

The highly experienced planning team at Davitt Jones Bould is led by Madeleine Davitt, who handles significant planning projects. Yohanna Weber has demonstrable expertise handling DCOs and Transport and Works Act and compulsory purchase orders, with a particular strength in urban regeneration projects and the promotion of NSIPs. Bringing his experience advising both local authorities and private clients, John Qualtrough advises on CIL matters and handles judicial reviews and statutory challenges. The practice advises on landmarks across the country and Nigel Hewitson is an expert in listed buildings. With public-sector experience, Stephanie Hall acts in CPO-related matters, highway mandates, and local government law issues.

Noted for its expertise advising on corporate occupier and development mandates across the capital, Davitt Jones Bould is praised for providing ‘excellent service across the board’. Madeleine Davitt, Peter Allinson, and John Condliffe lead the team and the latter is knowledgeable of distribution hub developments and lease liabilities. Teresa Kamppari Baker often assists developers and hotel companies, as well as leisure and retail operators, while Louisa Swanton is seasoned in renewable energy projects and rural property transactions. Gillian Lewis, Sean Bulman and Philippa Hipwell are adept in development, in addition to landlord and tenant mandates, and Melanie Greer-Walker caters to business sales and purchases, portfolio management and refinancing matters. Mary Anderson is an expert in property finance and banking.

Noted for its expertise advising on corporate occupier and development mandates across the capital, Davitt Jones Bould is praised for providing ‘excellent service across the board’. Madeleine Davitt, Peter Allinson, and John Condliffe lead the team and the latter is knowledgeable of distribution hub developments and lease liabilities. Teresa Kamppari Baker often assists developers and hotel companies, as well as leisure and retail operators, while Louisa Swanton is seasoned in renewable energy projects and rural property transactions. Gillian Lewis, Sean Bulman and Philippa Hipwell are adept in development, in addition to landlord and tenant mandates, and Melanie Greer-Walker caters to business sales and purchases, portfolio management and refinancing matters. Mary Anderson is an expert in property finance and banking.

Davitt Jones Bould is best known for advising local councils in litigation matters surrounding locally and nationally significant projects, including such national landmarks as St. James’ Park and Hyde Park. Maeve Bonner advises clients on the full-range of property issues, including disposals, contentious break notices and dilapidations. Jonathan Warner-Reed is frequently involved in prominent cases concerning rights of light, adverse possession and judicial review. Peter Allinson and Madeleine Davitt, who work across the firm’s national offices, are at the helm of the offering.

Davitt Jones Bould‘s founder, the experienced Madeleine Davitt, leads its Manchester practice. The team continues to assist some of the UK’s biggest landowners on such key projects as the major road scheme developments in and around Manchester, for National Highways, a matter Nichola Gray and the ‘tactful, clear and totally informed’ Zaheer Bashir are advising on. The ‘highly respected’ Tony Fitzmaurice ably manages a broad range of complex portfolios. Richard Holmes regularly works on high-profile developments for key clients. Net-zero specialist partner Stephen Chalcraft joined from Shakespeare Martineau LLP in January 2023.