Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP assists clients with a broad range of property disputes concerning breaches of covenant, TOLATA cases, and property related professional negligence claims. The Brighton team is headed by Helen Bell, who routinely advises developers, commercial landlords and tenants, and private individuals. Based in Lewes, Jo Ironside is skilled at handling matters relating to lease extension proceedings and acquisition orders. Paul Rooke is also noted for his experience with dilapidation claims and boundary disputes.

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Key clients

  • Southern Water Services Limited
  • Carters Lodge Farm Limited
  • Essex Court Investments Limited
  • Harvey & Son Ltd
  • Crown Office Trading Limited
  • Portslade –by-Sea Limited
  • Hargreaves Property Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for Carters Lodge Farm Limited in dispute with neighbouring owner of lake where water escaped causing catastrophic damage to the only vehicular access to client’s farm.
  • Acted for individual clients regarding an order for sale of property under TOLATA.
  • Advised an individual client in relation to a disputed right of way application.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Helen Bell

Other key lawyers

Paul Rooke, Jo Ironside, Neisha Taylor, Marika Monaghan