DMH Stallard LLP’s real estate dispute resolution group uses a ‘collaborative team approach’, drawing upon its resources from the Guilford and Gatwick offices to handle property-related professional negligence claims and contentious issues relating to development sites. Practice head Emily Wood boasts over 20 years’ experience working on commercial real estate disputes, while ’professional and tenacious’ Tina George specialises in enfranchisement and lease extension work. James Picknell has expertise in handling landlord and tenant disputes, and Cheraine Williams focuses on dilapidation claims and contested 1954 Act lease renewals.

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‘A true team as they provide full service in a seamless delivery.’
‘James Picknell has incredible insight and is able to distill complex concepts to clear statements.’
‘The practice adopts a realistic approach to each case, avoiding pursuing endless cul-de-sacs, but relentlessly pursuing the client's best interests.’
‘Tina George is professional, experienced and tenacious but remains friendly in her approach. She is very thorough is researching all possible avenues to identify the best route ahead.’
‘James Picknell has a forensic eye for detail and a great analytical mind. He is quick to analyse any problem and get to the root issues, with a methodical and structured approach to resolution.’
‘Very responsive. They are hands-on and efficient. Nice to work with as part of a team.’
‘Service provided is always a collaborative team approach to achieve the end result ensuring all staff within a team are involved.’

Key clients

Crawley Borough Council
Wealden & Rother District Council
Cats Protection Trustees Limited
St Catherine’s Hospice Limited
Dorrington PLC
Cadogan Estates PLC
Orbit Housing Association Limited
QBE Insurance Group
Liverpool & Victoria

Work highlights

Representing a consortium of green energy clients in a challenge against the Valuation Office relating to the current methodology of business rating in the area of anaerobic digestion.
Acted for a local authority in a dispute relating to a site over which a telecoms operator sought to exercise rights under the Telecoms Code, securing an order for its removal, and then reaching a favourable settlement for the client.
Acting for a property investor in Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) proceedings relating to the risk of losing its interest in a valuable property.