TWM Solicitors LLP handles an array of contentious real estate matters, from rent recovery and restrictive covenants to development disputes and forfeitures. The Guildford practice is co-headed by David Hitchcock and David Stockley. Hitchcock routinely advises on landlord and tenant disputes, while Stockley specialises in lease extensions and enfranchisement matters. Simon Burdett-Dixon is recommended for his vast experience in covenant breaches, break notices, and dilapidation claims.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The practice is able to offer a full selection of services, which are all consistently offered at the highest level. The practice is able to seamlessly deal with cases from the trivial to those of national scale.’

  • ‘Simon Burdett-Dixon is an exceptional litigator, providing his advice in a comprehensive but pragmatic and clear manner. His advice always adds value to even the most complex case.’

  • ‘Simon Burdett-Dixon and Victoria Carroll-O'Kane are both professional and dedicated. They are assuring when the client is panicking, and calming when the client is nervous.’

  • ‘They offer straight forward balanced advice combined with a good level of personal attention.’

  • ‘David Hitchcock offers excellent tactical advice, and he's calm under pressure.’
  • ‘David Stockley is a standout partner. He sets out his rationale with passion and conviction, thus facilitating decision making process.’
  • 'TWM has great subject expertise in leaseholds. They provide timely communications and understandable explanations of matters. They are straightforward, professional and friendly to deal with.'
  • ‘Simon Burdett-Dixon is effective, conscientious, and a good lawyer. David Hitchcock is very experienced and commercially savvy.’

Key clients

  • Ashley Grove and Company Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised a property investment company on the pre-emption rights and restrictive covenants over land at a value of £3m.
  • Advised a department store on breaking a lease with onerous break conditions.
  • Acted for a developer in High Court proceedings relating to the enforceability of positive covenants, securing a favourable judgment for the client.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Hitchcock, David Stockley

Other key lawyers

Simon Burdett-Dixon, Stuart Downey, Charlotte Dowding, Victoria Carroll-O’Kane, Nicole Watts, Anne Laylo