Working across the healthcare, logistics, and residential sectors, Stevens & Bolton LLP’s scope of work includes possession claims, building safety and leasehold enfranchisement disputes, and real estate-related insolvency claims. The property litigation group is led by the ‘professional and pragmatic’ Helen Wheddon, who concentrates on commercial property disputes, including breach of covenant claims, dilapidations and lease renewals. Caroline DeLaney handles rights of light and overage claims, the ’stand out’ Markus Klempa advises on covenants and vacant possession strategies, and Stephanie Newton focuses on break rights and forfeiture disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The practice is unique in terms of their strength in depth. If a member of their team is away for even a day, another team member is on hand to deal with the instruction. This is almost unheard of these days - the other firms of solicitors we work with do not have a colleague briefed and ready to stand in during days out of the office or holidays.
‘In their litigation team, Markus Klempa is a stand-out individual in terms of delivering high quality and commercially astute advice in a very personable and easy to understand way.'
‘We have employed S&B for a number of years. They have undertaken property, litigation and planning work for us. They are always prepared to try and hit any deadlines that are involved. The support provided by their staff has been appreciated.'
‘Always responsive and concise in their advice.'
‘Markus Klempa in particular has been of tremendous assistance to me in my property management role.'
‘Very sensible approach to complicated matters, pragmatic and commercial advice dispensed which goes a long way to alleviate concerns we had in some situations.’
‘Helen Wheddon - very professional and pragmatic and able to adapt to however a particular situation turned out.'
Key clients
- Bluebell Railway
- Kia UK Ltd
- Harris Reeds Ltd
- Papa John's (GB) Ltd
- ParentPay (Holdings) Ltd
- Partner Retail Services Ltd
- PUIG UK Ltd
- Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd
- Store Property Investments Ltd
- Time Group Holdings Ltd (in administration) and Romansleigh Developments Ltd (in administration)
Work highlights
- Advising an investor client on achieving vacant possession of a tenanted Central London commercial property ahead of planned redevelopment.
- Acting for individual claimants on their rights of light claims resulting from a substantial neighbouring development.
- Acting for a portfolio landlord client on easements and other neighbourly issues arising from the proposed adjacent development of a new mixed-use scheme.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Helen Wheddon