Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 2
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(0117) 925 2020About
Provided by VWV
Property disputes can be costly, time consuming, and stressful. Our property litigation solicitors can help you through the process to resolve property disputes quickly and cost effectively. We also provide strategic advice to clients wanting to understand their obligations, rights and remedies in respect of land they own or rent. A source said that: "VWV’s client service is excellent. The advice they provide is clear and practical."
Our experienced solicitors react quickly and have close connections with barristers and other property professionals to ensure that help is on hand when you need it. We have demonstrated flexibility and client focus, with one client noting our team's "very good accessibility, prompt communication and effectiveness."
The team can support you with any property related dispute and property advisory work. This includes freehold issues and landlord and tenant issues including:
- Trespass, nuisance and damage to property
- Restrictive covenant and easement disputes
- Defects in title
- Adverse possession claims
- Overage disputes
- Contractual disputes
- Development agreement disputes
- Lease renewals and termination of leases
- Possession claims
- Rent reviews
- Rent arrears and service charge disputes
- Service of break notices and other landlord/tenant notices
- Dilapidations and repairs
- Consent to sublet, assign or make alterations
- Estate management
- Leasehold enfranchisement
- Service occupancies
Chambers Review
VWV has built a healthy reputation for handling landlord and tenant disputes of all kinds. The team advises large corporates, education and religious institutions, local authorities and government agencies on contentious matters concerning their estates. The firm is noted for its activity in connection with disputes stemming from property investments in the higher education sector and transactions involving GP surgeries.
Work Highlights
- VWV advised PwC on the operation of break options to terminate its leases to facilitate moves to alternative premises in regional offices.
Strengths
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"They generally always have a solution or will explore it further with colleagues to find the right solution."
"It's a large organisation with expertise in all matters, but you're still made to feel valued as a client and treated as an individual."
"They're user-friendly, wise, brimming with knowledge and commercial nous, and willing to go the extra mile for the client. They really do everything they can."
"They generally always have a solution or will explore it further with colleagues to find the right solution."
"It's a large organisation with expertise in all matters, but you're still made to feel valued as a client and treated as an individual."
"They're user-friendly, wise, brimming with knowledge and commercial nous, and willing to go the extra mile for the client. They really do everything they can."
Notable Practitioners
Michelle Bendall advises on complex property disputes arising in various sectors, including aviation, education, ecclesiastical and retail. She represents both public and private sector clients, and regularly assists with both leasehold and development matters.
"Michelle has assisted us greatly and provided a lot of valuable advice on complex matters."
"We appreciate her insight."
"Michelle is an expert in her field and has supported many projects while I have been in post."
"She has a very commercial and considered approach to all matters arising across our portfolio."
Daniel Hall regularly advises on commercial and residential property disputes. His clients include businesses, individuals, local authorities and government bodies.
"Daniel Hall is fantastic in every way."
"He resolved matters in a timely way and was pragmatic in his approach, identifying the costs and risks of various options."
"He really knows what he's doing."
Georgina Little is a partner in VWV's Bristol property disputes team. She is adept at assisting clients with lease terminations and renewals, as well as rent reviews and disputes over the transfer of land.
"She's a delight to work with and really effective."
"It's great to work with Georgina."
"Georgina is a standout member of the team."
Ranked Lawyers at
VWV
South West
Members
Provided by VWV
Daniel Hall
David Bird
Georgina Little
Head of Department
Philip Sheppard
Clients
Provided by VWV
Airbus Operations Limited
Bournemouth Borough Council
Crest Nicholson Group Plc
Gloucester Diocese
Homes England
JISC
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
United Reformed Church
University of Bristol
Wiltshire Council
Industries
Provided by VWV
Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Charities/Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Education
Energy
Government
Healthcare
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients/Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Utilities