Stevens & Bolton LLP advises on a wide range of contentious real estate matters, including developer disputes, fire safety concerns, and lease renewals. Based in Guildford, Helen Wheddon leads the ‘very professional’ team, and is an expert at handling commercial landlord and tenancy disputes. Caroline DeLaney is skilled at handling disputes before the First-Tier Tribunal, particularly in relation to right of light claims, easement issues, and property related professional negligence claims. Praised for being ’knowledgeable’ and ‘highly experienced’, Markus Klempa advises on forfeitures, dilapidation claims, and restrictive covenants.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘All members of team are very professional.’

  • ‘The team at S&B have a great depth of knowledge and experience, combined with highly personable team members.’
  • ‘Markus Klempa team stands out as being highly experienced in the industry and very knowledgeable. He delivers advice in a relaxed yet confident way.’
  • ‘The team are always very swift to respond and provide clear, concise advice.’

  • ‘They are thorough, knowledgeable and friendly - the perfect combination. The advice and guidance are excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend them.’

  • 'All members of the property litigation team are very knowledgeable and approachable.'

  • ‘A first-class innovatively thinking firm that ensures the best advice for clients in all forms of law.’
  • ‘Helen Wheddon's expertise and advice is second to none. Her attention to detail and valuable opinion guides clients through challenges and towards a successful conclusion.’

Key clients

  • Bluebell Railway
  • Kia UK Ltd
  • Harris Reeds Ltd
  • Papa John's Ltd
  • ParentPay Ltd
  • Partner Retail Services Ltd
  • PUIG UK Ltd
  • Samsung Electronics Ltd
  • Store Property Investments Ltd
  • Time Group Holdings Ltd
  • Romansleigh Developments Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising an investor client on achieving vacant possession of a tenanted central London commercial property ahead of planned redevelopment.
  • Acting for individual claimants on their rights of light claims in relation to a substantial neighbouring development.
  • Acting for a portfolio landlord client on easements and other neighbourly issues arising from the proposed adjacent development of a new mixed-use scheme.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Helen Wheddon

Other key lawyers

Caroline Delaney, Markus Klempa, Stephanie Newton