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.

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‘The firm combines able practitioners and a relaxed and straightforward approach with a 'small firm' mentality of client care.’
‘DJB provide and instruct the appropriate level of experienced staff to match our requirements, who can cover any aspect of the case and who are always available to discuss or take immediate instruction. They propose solutions with clear recommendations and options from the beginning. They treat all of our staff, especially the inexperienced, with respect and understanding.'
'DJD provide realistic timescales and meet milestones, taking steps to unlock third party delays. They are responsive to our objectives and targets and adaptable to our request for better forecasting, such as providing a monthly progress sheet.’
‘Zaheer Bashir is an expert in the use of compulsory powers, very knowledgeable about the use of Development Consent Orders and how to use compulsory powers to acquire land interests. He is tactful, clear and totally informed. He will often take on the most difficult and complex cases until they are complete, collaborating to help us achieve the best outcome.’
‘It is a comfort to deal with a team of laser focus property lawyers who cover all aspects of property transactions and have the resources to deal with peculiar issues should they arise.’
‘Richard Holmes takes his time to understand both the client and the transaction to provide tailored advice targeted at getting the results desired in a manner that is easy to comprehend. He is a great asset to have standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you when making important decisions.’
‘Tony Fitzmaurice is a very experienced and skilled property lawyer. He is a highly respected by the consulting team. He absorbs many very complex property issues simultaneously and explains possible avenues to follow simply.’