With a strong foothold in the energy and utilities sectors, the property litigation team at Weightmans stands out for its strength advising on the full range of contentious property matters, including enforcements of covenants, possession claims, wayleave issues, and the infringement of property rights. Christopher Graham leads the practice and is a key contact for energy sector clients, with notable expertise advising on disputes related to injunctive relief. The core team also includes Jill Dalkin, who handles business tenancy renewals and service charge disputes, and Mark Reeves, who acts for landlords and tenants on dilapidation claims and breaches of lease covenants.

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Key clients

  • Bellway Plc
  • Bellway Homes (North East) Limited
  • Northern Powergrid (North East) Plc
  • Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) Plc
  • Camerons Brewery Limited
  • Northern Electric Plc
  • South Shore Developments Limited
  • AND Group Limited
  • University of Sunderland
  • Northern Trust Company Limited
  • Yorkshire Electricity Group Plc
  • Nucleus Holdings Limited
  • Kent County Council

Work highlights

  • Advising an electricity distribution client following receipt of various notices to remove apparatus impacted by a major rail infrastructure project, including potential cost liability quantified at circa £10m.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christopher Graham

Other key lawyers

Jill Dalkin, Mark Reeves