Leveraging the firm’s national network of offices, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP’s Newcastle-based property litigation practice acts for housebuilders, national companies, telecoms companies, and infrastructure providers on the full range of contentious mandates. A key individual to note in Newcastle is Rachel Templeman, who acts for private landlords and social housing groups on leaseholder disputes and possession claims, while Fiona Graham oversees the firm’s overall property litigation offering from the firm’s Leeds office. Former practice head Jen Smurthwaite left the team in 2024.
Key clients
- Mobile Broadband Network Limited
- Bernicia Group
Work highlights
- Advising MBNL regarding all aspects of management of a nationwide portfolio of telecoms sites.
- Advising Standard Life Trustee Company Limited on a variety of landlord and tenant related issues in respect of a large portfolio of commercial properties.