Property litigation

Geldards LLP

Geldards LLP provides 'sound and to-the-point advice' to private and public sector clients across a wide array of disputes, running the gamut from advice on rights of way disputes and adverse possession, through to commercial landlord and tenant disputes regarding dilapidations and rent arrears. Leveraging 'vast experience combined with wisdom and a client-friendly manner', team head Ed Meggitt's own practice is reflective of the overall diversity of work handled by the team, being as comfortable handling ongoing property portfolio matters for retail clients as he is advising on abstruse legal issues relating to water law, including recent advice to the Environmental Agency involving the right of boat owners to moor on the Thames. 'At the top of her game', Nicola Lawrence provides 'thorough and commercially driven advice' to commercial landlords on portfolio management matters, as well as regularly advising local authorities across an array of property litigation. Senior associate Llinos Davies is 'responsive, knowledgeable and easy to deal with' and continues to develop particularly strong ties with national retailers, which she regularly advises on lease renewal proceedings.

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'They provide sound and to-the-point advice.'
'They are well embedded into the world of property and environmental litigation. They have particular expertise in water law cases.'
'The client-focused and highly experienced team provides quality commercial advice across its national practice.'
'Ed Meggitt has vast experience combined with wisdom and a client-friendly manner.'
'Ed Meggitt has a really personable approach; is extremely knowledgeable about the local property sector and market; always deals with matters proactively; provides clear and concise legal advice; and values and expertly manages input from property professionals.'
'At the top of her game, Nicola Lawrence provides thorough and commercially driven advice, with clients trusting her to act on the most complex issues.'
'Llinos Davies is responsive, knowledgeable and easy to deal with.'

Key clients

Natural Resources Wales
Wales Millennium Centre
Environment Agency
Welsh Government
Swansea City Council
The Barnet Group
National Grid (Formerly Western Power Distribution)
Inspop.com Limited
WTF Limited

Work highlights

Advising Swansea City Council on commencing proceedings for forfeiture of the lease following breaches of covenant by its tenant at Swansea Airport.
Advising the Environment Agency on commencing proceedings for possession concerning a stretch of the River Thames.
Defending Wales Millennium Centre against a claim for statutory nuisance concerning its alleged use of its digital media screen.

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