VWV‘s contentious practice straddles healthcare, education, public sector and infrastructure work. The ’hugely impressive’ Michelle Bendall steers the team; engaged by private and public sector clients alike, her practice spans Landlord and Tenant Act issues, rent arrears, and overage disputes. Daniel Hall leads on much of the team's specialist infrastructure work, working with a varied clientele that includes pipeline operators and utilities providers. Work related to repossessions stands out as a recent focus for Georgina Little, while Philip Sheppard is a key contact for education and charities matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team manage to make the experience of being involved in a dispute remarkably stress-free, with clear advice, constant focus, excellent availability, efficient systems and reasonable rates. I would definitely recommend.’
‘Michelle Bendall is hugely impressive. She is clearly very experienced, sets a clear strategy, is hands-on in delivering that strategy, and achieves excellent outcomes. Michelle inspires confidence and is a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Their breadth and depth of knowledge is impressive. A very approachable group of professionals that are always there to help.’
‘Very reactive and able to explain complex legal matters in a clear and concise fashion.’
‘Very easy to work with.'
'Extremely approachable and always provide sound commercial advice very effectively.’
‘Michelle Bendall is excellent and reacts very quickly, providing sound commercial advice tailored to our needs.’

Key clients

Airbus Operations
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Dorset Council
University of Bristol
United Reformed Church
Dudley Building Society
Environment Agency
London Diocesan Board for Schools
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Work highlights

Assisted the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency with its management of its nationwide portfolio.
Advising on PricewaterhouseCooper's property portfolio including advice on dilapidations, service charge disputes and end of lease arrangements.
Advising Dorset Council on a development agreement where one of the proposed developers was in breach and assisting the Council throughout the process.