Clarke Willmott LLP regularly handles household name property portfolio work, an array of landlord and tenant litigation, and development disputes. Additionally, the team’s expertise in site clearance is sought after by a number of major clients in the retail sector. Bristol-based practice head Graham McIntyre‘s varied case load includes restrictive covenant issues and easements. Nicola Seager has a strong focus on commercial landlord and tenant relationships, while her Taunton colleague Simon Freeman has extensive experience of property-related litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Other names to note include telecoms specialist Kary Withers, who is handling a growing number of code-related mediations, and Naomi Cunningham, noted for her expertise in residential development disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘Clarke Willmott LLP have worked on our property portfolio for a significant number of years and we have built up a significant level of trust in their ability to give good authoritative advice on all property related matters.’
‘Working with Graham McIntyre and Nicola Seager, they have provided expert and knowledgeable advice throughout and at all times provided commercial and practical solutions to any issues we instructed them on.’
‘Clarke Willmott are always so approachable and easy to work with. Always happy to speak plainly and set everything out clearly so there are no ambiguities are misunderstandings. They work fast and are very responsive.’
‘Naomi Cunningham and Nicola Seager are fantastic and great to work with. Always available and responsive and easy to talk to regarding specific issues.’

Key clients

Amber Valley Council
Ashville Group
Barratt Homes
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Burger King Limited
C G Fry & Sons Ltd
Crest Nicholson
Crosside Property Limited
Dial Holdings Limited
Eagle One
Farrow & Ball Limited
Fat Face Limited
The Guinness Partnership
Harbour Arch Quay Limited
Hyde Group
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
London & Quadrant Housing
Lidl Great Britain Limited
Mapeley Estates Limited
Marcol Group
Mileway
Orvis Group
The Peabody Trust
P G Group
Persimmon Homes
Rotolok Holdings Limited
Sovereign Housing Association
Stonewater
Summerfield Developments Limited
Summerfield Estates Limited
Sutton Harbour Group
The Trustees of the Rotolok (Holdings) Lyd (1979) Pension Fund
Vistry

Work highlights

Acting on Mileway’s extensive portfolio of last mile logistics real estate dealing with multiple forfeitures, lease renewals and sizeable dilapidations claims.
Acting for Lidl opposing a lease renewal application by a competitor to enable Lidl to expand its store.
Represented Bath Recreation Limited successfully opposing an application to appeal to the Supreme Court in Bath Rugby Ltd v Greenwood & Others v Bath Recreation Ltd.