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Stevens & Bolton LLP

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The Guildford-based Stevens & Bolton LLP team demonstrates considerable strength in handling commercial landlord and tenant work, along with developing multi-site exit strategies for corporate occupiers. The firm acts for clients across the healthcare, automotive, and leisure industries, with Helen Wheddon leading the team on development work, including right of light cases and insolvency issues. Since joining the firm as partner in August 2022, Caroline DeLaney has focused on all aspects of property litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Managing associate Markus Klempa works on restrictive covenant issues and complex possession claims, while Stephanie Newton supports on development work and telecoms matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Helen Wheddon is a stand out partner for us and delivers excellent service.'
  • 'An easy going firm with excellent expertise.  We have utilised Stevens & Bolton on various matters from property to technical trust matters and their advice has been excellent and at competitive prices.'
  • 'Helen Wheddon made us feel super supported during a highly stressful time for the company. '
  • 'Helen Wheddon has a brilliant understanding of complex litigation proceedings and the ability to form a logical plan to handle client expectations.'
  • 'Caroline DeLaney stands out in her knowledge, experience, demeanour - her advice is always spot on.'
  • 'Markus Klempa has provided excellent litigation advice.'
  • 'Stevens and Bolton provide a high quality, professional and personal service.'
  • 'Markus Klempa - excellent professional advice and top class management of the case.'

Key clients

  • Bluebell Railway
  • Boundary Real Estate Partners
  • Kia Motor’s (UK) Limited
  • Papa John’s GB Limited
  • Samsung Electronics UK Limited
  • Structadene Group/Pearl & Coutts
  • Harris Reeds Limited
  • Hugo & Hudson Limited
  • Store Property Investments Limited
  • Montreaux Developments Limited
  • Day Group Limited

Work highlights

  • Representing a freeholder in a claim relating to liability for remediation costs under the Building Safety Act.
  • Advising landowners on their rights and options for a Telecoms Code renewal of an expired lease.
  • Representing a family-owned property investment group in real estate disputes across its substantial property portfolio made up of commercial and mixed-use properties in London and the South West.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Markus Klempa

Markus Klempa

Stevens & Bolton LLP

Experienced property litigator helping developers, property investors and occupiers across all sectors to manage their assets, mitigate risks and resolve disputes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Helen Wheddon

Other key lawyers

Caroline DeLaney, Markus Klempa, Stephanie Newton