Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Client SatisfactionLeveraging its multidisciplinary strengths in the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors, Watson Farley & Williams LLP illustrates proficiency in building safety and cladding disputes, in addition to property-related insolvency matters. Known for his ‘incisive expertise’, Dev Desai leads the team with experience in landlord and tenant disputes and property-related professional negligence actions. ’Prompt and efficient’ Alexander Mulroney handles forfeiture and dilapidation disputes, while ‘superstar’ Rupi Chandla focuses on mortgagee possession claims and lease renewals.
Testimonials
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‘The team has an excellent mix of backgrounds, experience and expertise with an emphasis on major commercial disputes. Experience in both non-contentious and disputes work give the team a fuller perspective. The team has international experience in depth.'
‘I would like to highlight Dev Desai and his team - Rupi Chandla and Alexander Mulroney. They possess a strong understanding of property issues specific to our core sector. This specialized knowledge allowed them to anticipate and address challenges unique to us. Further they understand a client's business goals and tailor legal strategies to achieve them. This focus on commercial outcomes sets them apart from lawyers solely focused on legal technicalities.’
‘Dev Desai - highly valued & incisive expertise. Cuts through the options. Alexander Mulroney - prompt & efficient, thorough service.’
‘They have been approachable and friendly whilst being professional and helpful.’
‘Rupi Chandla is a superstar - she stands a cut above her peers. She is an excellent communicator, always on top of the details and a step ahead, extremely good at handling tricky clients and opponents, and always while keeping her cool.'
‘The litigation and property teams were helpful, well managed and responsive. They were always practical and able to think laterally.’
‘Dev Desai is very bright and takes a strategic approach. He is direct and upfront with everyone involved in a project. His level of service is excellent: he is courteous, responsive, quick and efficient.'
‘I worked with Dev Desai, Alexander Mulroney and Rupi Chandla. They were very accomplished and easy to work with, providing clear instructions and working as a team cohesively.'
Key clients
- BP Investment Management Limited/Ropemaker Properties Limited
- The Advertising Association
- Eastern Pyramid Group Corporation SA
- The Guide Association
- Nordea Bank
- Optimus Wind Limited
- Collier Contracts Limited
- South Coast Furnishing Company Limited
- De Villiers South West Ltd
- Smart Living Properties Group
- Generation Investments Limited
Work highlights
- Successfully representing the pension fund in High Court forfeiture proceedings against Tile Giant and its administrators at Interpath.
- Acting in a contested boundary dispute against London Underground, which resulted in a swift settlement and completion of urgent safety works.
- Representing a Swiss commercial bank in enforcing charges over prime London premises, totalling GBP58m via possession proceedings and LPA receiverships.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dev Desai