Thomas Holdaway
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPWith an especially strong record covering the retail, telecoms, and energy sectors, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is well versed in a plethora of property litigation matters for public and private sector clients. Bristol’s James Rees, described as ‘a very experienced and knowledgeable solicitor’, heads up the practice from Bristol where he is often instructed on property portfolio work involving landlord and tenants. Sasha Hinton further strengthens these areas, with experience covering a range of lease renewals and dilapidation claims, as well as issues relating to rights of way, rights of light, and title disputes. Vicki Young, who divides her time between Bristol and Southampton, has wide-reaching experience, including handling possession claims and service charge disputes, with Bristol’s Thomas Holdaway focusing on regeneration projects for local authorities alongside renewable energy projects. The addition of Bristol associate Sophie Driscoll in 2024 has further strengthened the team’s residential property litigation offering.
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Testimonials
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‘Very strong property litigation team with a lot of experience of infrastructure related disputes.’
‘James Rees is a very experienced and knowledgeable solicitor – calm and authoritative – exactly who you want to have on your side in a property dispute.’
‘The Real Estate team are known for their strength in commercial property matters but also for their knowledge of utilities, easements and wayleaves.’
‘James Rees is very experienced and is a great team leader. He has very good judgement and always has ideas.’
‘They have a strong commercial property offering across different offices around the UK. Having their property litigation team based in different offices means that they can deal effectively with disputes that involve local parties or properties. There is also good knowledge of insolvency process, and they are therefore strong in dealing with property-related insolvency litigation.’
‘James Rees - a senior partner with years of experience who is very knowledgeable and strong tactically.'
- 'Sasha Hinton - a partner who works tirelessly for her clients and gets things done.’
Key clients
- Ministry of Justice (Estates Directorate)
- NHS Property Services Limited
- National Grid
- New Look Retailers Limited
- River Island Clothing Co. Limited
- Npower/E.ON
- RO Group
- Majestic Wines
- AA
Work highlights
- Advised the Automobile Association Services Limited (the AA) in support of the recently concluded agreement to surrender its Head Office at Fanum House, Basingstoke, to its Landlord, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
James Rees
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sasha Hinton
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPVicki Young
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Rees