England - South East • Real estate
Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP
Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP’s property litigation department has vast expertise in commercial dilapidation disputes, TOLATA cases, and lease renewals. The ‘approachable and professional’ team operates out of Brighton, East Grinstead, and Lewes, with ’standout’ practice head Helen Bell bringing over 30 years’ experience in handling landlord and tenant disputes to the team. Jo Ironside focuses on complex lease extensions and acquisition orders. Associates Marika Monaghan and Paul Rooke handle right of way claims and boundary disputes, and possession actions, respectively. Nick Stockley joined from Dawson Hart in November 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘The property litigation team here is very approachable and professional offering calm, measured and commercial advice.’
‘Helen Bell - exceptional. Her speed and efficiency is second to none. Difficult clients do not phase her. Extremely knowledgeable.’
‘Marika Monaghan is astute, thorough and dedicated to her clients.’
‘I have always found Marika Monaghan to be an excellent property solicitor. Frequently her clients have never been involved in litigation previously; Marika takes considerable care to take them through the process, ensuring that they are aware of the risks and expense of litigation and the stress involved and giving sensible advice on potential outcomes. Her client care is excellent.’
‘Jo Ironside and her department are probably one of the best and most experienced leasehold enfranchisement teams outside of central London. Nothing is too complex for them and clients are very much in safe hands.’
‘Helen Bell is a standout extremely dedicated property litigator. Helen is very astute in her case management and strategy and her client care is excellent. It is rare for Helen not to get an excellent outcome for her clients and much of what she does comes from repeat business.'
'Paul Rooke is developing an enviable reputation as a litigator and is extremely proactive in his case management.’
‘Helen Bell - incredibly driven, thorough and extremely knowledgeable. Never leaves a stone unturned!'
Key clients
- Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd
- Britekey Limited
- Essex Court Investments Limited
- Portslade-by-Sea (Investments) Limited
- 33A Brunswick Square (Hove) Limited
- Hadstone Limited
- Crown Office Trading Limited
- Hargreaves Properties Limited
Work highlights
- Acted on behalf of building contractor Britekey to recover unpaid invoices for refurbishment works and successfully defended a counterclaim for £250,000 alleging defects to workmanship and overcharging.
- Advising residential leaseholders of their rights to claim against their freeholder for failure to keep the roof in repair causing damage to their property and personal injury due to mould.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Helen Bell