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.
Testimonials
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‘DJB are one of the finest real estate companies in the country.'
‘This is a highly responsive team with real commitment to their clients' cases.’
‘Jonathan Warner-Reed is the standout individual: level-headed, infinitely patient and capable of managing the most demanding of clients.’
Key clients
- The Royal Parks
- North Somerset Council
- Rick Steins
- National Highways
- Surrey County Council
- Woking Borough Council
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Habitat for Humanity
- Office for National Statistics
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Wiltshire Council
- Department of Heath and Social Care
- Chichester District Council
- Natural England
Work highlights
- Advising The Royal Parks on all their property litigation cases arising out of the landmarks, including Hyde Park, St James’s Park, Kensington Gardens, Regents Park and Green Park.
- Successfully defeated a judicial review challenge in the High Court against North Somerset Council’s development of a special needs school for profoundly disabled children.
- Advised National Highways on over 50 property litigation cases last year.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Allinson, Madeleine Davitt