United Kingdom - Wales • Real estate
Geldards LLP
The ‘talented’ team at Geldards LLP can access ’wide and in-depth knowledge in their subject matter’, ensuring that public and private sector clients receive ‘an exceptional service and results’, irrespective of the nature of the dispute. ’Very knowledgeable’ team head Ed Meggitt displays a ‘sensible attitude and business-centric approach’, and continues to advise many high-profile clients with substantial property portfolios, including on dilapidation claims. In addition, he has ’good knowledge of the water industry and its legal considerations’. Appreciated for her ability to ‘address the more esoteric points that sometimes arise – whilst maintaining sound judgement and a clear and commercially driven approach’, Nicola Lawrence is also recommended. At a senior associate level, Llinos Davies ’provides excellent service with an excellent balance of pragmatism and determination’, including for retail clients.
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‘Geldards provides a client-focused service, neatly balancing legal, commercial, practical and reputational considerations when advising their clients.’
‘The talented team at Geldards has a wide and in-depth knowledge in their subject matter. The team is extremely professional and are deeply committed to delivering an exceptional service and results.'
'Ed Meggitt brings with him a sensible attitude and business-centric approach.’
‘Ed Meggitt has good knowledge of the water industry and its legal considerations.’
‘Nicola Lawrence is an experienced solicitor with expertise in property-related litigation and is able to address the more esoteric points that sometimes arise - whilst maintaining sound judgment and a clear and commercially driven approach.’
‘Llinos Davies provides a strong service with an excellent balance of pragmatism and determination.'
‘Chloe Pridmore is sensible, responsive and highly personable.'
Key clients
- Chevron International Exploration and Production Company Limited
- Environment Agency
- Natural Resources Wales
- Boots UK Limited / Boots Opticians Professional Services Limited
- National Grid (formerly Western Power Distribution)
- Burnley Borough Council
- Resource R4 Limited
- Swansea City Council
- Blaenau Gwent Council
- Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig / Welsh Water
- Peacocks Stores Properties Limited
- Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
- WTF Limited
- Royal Voluntary Service
- Carmarthenshire County Council
- Ludlow Town Council
Work highlights
- Advised the global oil company Chevron on their dilapidations liability following the end of their lease of London premises which resulted in a favourable settlement.
- Advising the Environment Agency concerning trespass by a number of houseboat owners on the River Thames.
- Advising Boots UK on a large part of its national portfolio including all aspects of landlord and tenant matters including 1954 Act renewals, break notices, dilapidations etc
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Llinos is a Senior Associate in the Property Dispute Resolution team. She has acts for a wide variety of clients, including well-known high street retailers, charitable organisations and utility providers. Llinos advises on a wide range of property disputes and assists senior members of the team on complex and high value litigated matters. Llinos has developed an excellent working relationship with a number of national retailers and frequently advises these companies on lease renewal proceedings under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. She prides herself on understanding the commercial requirements of clients and her approach to litigation is tailored accordingly. She has experience in advising clients on recovering possession of property against former tenants and trespassers, having recently acted on behalf of a Local Authority to recover possession of its land to enable planned development to proceed in accordance with the client’s timetable.
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Nicola is a Partner in the Property Litigation team. With an emphasis on commercial property, she is experienced in all aspects of real estate and landlord and tenant practice both commercial and residential. She specialises in portfolio management for landlords, including high-value dilapidation disputes, break clause compliance, forfeiture, interpretation of lease covenants, restrictive covenants/easements, adverse possession claims, trespass and nuisance. She acts for national corporate clients, public bodies, utility companies, building societies, and equity investment companies providing advice on: Termination of commercial tenancies including advising on conditions connected to the operation of a break provision; service of statutory notices and common law notices to quit. Lease renewal proceedings, including contested and uncontested applications for a new lease. Enforcement of lease covenants, including forfeiture for non-payment of rent or other breaches of lease covenants high-value dilapidation disputes. Representing clients in the First-tier tribunal (Property Chamber) in claims for adverse possession. Representing clients in professional negligence cases, including surveyors and solicitors in connection with property transactions. Advising on nuisance claims arising from interference with easements.
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Ed Meggitt