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Jun 1, 2023
How to win the town centre regeneration game
BE News' editor-in-chief Liz Hamson, together with Davitt Jones Bould (DJB), brought together a panel of leading regeneration experts,...


Apr 28, 2023
Finalists of The Lawyer Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce we are a finalist of The Lawyer Awards 2023 for Boutique Firm of the Year. Congratulations to all the DJB...

Apr 19, 2023
Finalists of Property Week's Property Awards 2023 for Legal Team of the Year - Commercial Property
We are delighted to announce we are a finalist of Property Week's #PropertyAwards in the Legal/Professional Team of the Year - Commercial...


Mar 10, 2023
Biodiversity net gain: what it means for the built environment
'The impact of the new biodiversity net gain (BNG) rules will be felt by landowners, developers (especially housebuilders), funders and...


Feb 20, 2023
Experienced commercial property lawyer, Pascale Van Zyl, joins DJB as Associate Director.
Pascale has experience advising on a wide range of commercial estate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, portfolio asset...


Feb 13, 2023
Stephen John joins DJB, bringing 41 years of experience to the firm.
Stephen has held several high-profile roles at both UK and US law firms. In 1999, he was headhunted to join Weil Gotshal Manges to head...


Feb 6, 2023
Stephen Chalcraft, joins DJB as Partner, bringing 31 years of experience.
Stephen leads DJB's Higher Education team and has a particular interest in structuring and delivering complex real estate led projects in...


Jan 30, 2023
Jennifer Hotson, a specialist in commercial property, joins DJB as Associate Director.
Jennifer’s expertise includes acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant and the full spectrum of real estate law. Most recently, she...


Jan 23, 2023
Maria Gill joins as a Partner
Maria Gill joins DJB as Partner, bringing 16 years of Real Estate expertise to the firm, having practiced at major firms including...


Jan 4, 2023
Davitt Jones Bould appoints seven senior female property lawyers
Davitt Jones Bould (DJB), the UK’s largest firm specialising entirely in real estate law, has appointed seven senior female lawyers to...


Dec 20, 2022
Supreme Court ruling in DB Symmetry Ltd and another v Swindon Borough Council
The Supreme Court has ruled that it is unlawful for a planning authority to impose a condition on the grant of planning permission...


Dec 19, 2022
Overturning of controversial development emphasises Historic England guidance
"Decision-makers on these heritage issues need to demonstrate that they have reached their conclusions in a reasonable way." DJB Planning...


Nov 30, 2022


Nov 28, 2022
Private Sector must take notice of Government's new Property Strategy
"It’s in the private sector’s own interests to work alongside government and ensure any new targets and policies are achievable,...


Nov 21, 2022
Autumn Statement: Impact on real estate and the built environment
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement, an intervention aimed at stabilising the UK economy and...


Nov 17, 2022
Supreme Court decision casts doubt on masterplan legitimacy
"“If the use of drop-in applications is now restricted, then planning departments are potentially facing a wave of major development...


Oct 17, 2022
Sean Palka joins as Partner
Experienced real estate solicitor recognised in the Legal 500, Sean Palka, joins DJB as Client Partner. Sean is a recognised legal and...


Oct 12, 2022
DJB Appointed to CCS Framework
Davitt Jones Bould (DJB), the UK’s largest firm specialising entirely in real estate law, has been named as a supplier on Crown...


Oct 10, 2022
DJB appointed to Kent Commercial Services Framework
Following a competitive process, specialist real estate law firm Davitt Jones Bould (DJB) has been appointed to Kent Commercial Services...


Oct 9, 2022
Agricultural Specialist Nicola Boaden joins as Partner
Experienced agricultural property lawyer, Nicola Boaden, has joined DJB as Partner. Nicola has experience in transactional and editorial...
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