England - South East • Real estate

BDB Pitmans

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Demonstrating significant expertise in landlord and tenant litigation and statutory noise nuisance issues, the Reading-based BDB Pitmans practice regularly advises major real estate developers and national companies. Leading the team is Phil Smith, who frequently acts for clients on contractual claims and complex property disputes, and legal director David Williams, an expert on distressed real estate situations and assignments from insolvent tenants. Associate Sophie Squire focuses on housebuilder work and break notices, while David Gwillim heads up the contentious construction side of the team, supporting public authorities and private developers.

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  • ‘My experience of being instructed by the team is that they are: incredibly hard-working, reliable, flexible and innovative in their thinking, willing to look at creative solutions, supportive, able to grapple with new areas of law and practice.’

Key clients

  • Grandir UK Limited
  • Karali Group (now Arden)
  • Bewley Homes Plc
  • Brookworth Homes (Ovingdean) Limited
  • CALA Homes Group
  • Fairview New Homes
  • Montreaux Estates
  • Clarion Housing Association
  • Brookworth Homes
  • Oakford Homes

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Phil Smith

Other key lawyers

David Gwillim, David Williams, Sophie Squire