England - South East • Real estate
Paris Smith LLP
Headed by David Eminton, the Southampton-based property litigation practice at Paris Smith LLP is typically instructed by national retail companies, HNWIs, and charities to handle all aspects of contentious property matters. Nicola Davies is an expert on landlord and tenant disputes affecting commercial and residential property. Solicitor Lucy Taggart focuses on residential work for private individuals, while Lisa White deals with commercial lease renewals.
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Testimonials
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‘Nicola Davies is a very competent litigator.’
‘Paris Smith have a very good reputation and knowing they were on our side, I felt we stood a good chance of a resolution and also it conveyed to the plaintiff we were serious. They have the resources to assist.'
‘David Eminton- with 20 plus years as a solicitor under his wings, his experience and legal knowledge showed as we met with the opposing solicitors. As the meeting progressed, I felt I had the better legal mind and came out the other end with a good resolution.’
‘Paris Smith handled the matter efficiently, closing it down quickly.'
‘I was impressed by Lucy Taggart taking time to really understand the problem.'
‘This is a stand-out property litigation team in the area offering strength in depth from top to bottom.’
‘David Eminton and Nicola Davies in particular are consummate professionals, yet easy to deal with. They have a deep understanding of the law and the property litigation process and at the same time a very down to earth manner.’
Key clients
- Lumen Technologies UK Limited
- The Co-Operative Group Limited
- Hillier Garden Centres
- Ballymore Group
- Hobbycraft Trading Limited
- Southern Fisheries Limited
- YMCA (Fairthorne Group) Limited
- Bourne Leisure Group (including Haven Leisure Holiday Parks)
- Associated British Ports
- University of Southampton Science Park
- Quay Warehousing Limited
Work highlights
- Representing YMCA Fairthorne Group in residential landlord and tenant disputes.
- Advising Hobbycraft Group on its strategic approach to securing lease renewal, including handling court proceedings for a new lease should the parties be in a negotiating deadlock.
- Advised Lumen Technology on rights under the Electronic Communications Code and the interrelation between the Code and the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Eminton