Blog | Davitt Jones Bould

Mar 14, 2022

Unpacking Local Authority Best Value Considerations & Enforceability of Overage

Following our Local Authority webinar on 27th January, entitled 'Local Authority Best Value Considerations and Enforceability of...

Mar 7, 2022

*NEWSFLASH* Gabb v Farrokhzad [2022]

In this newsflash episode, Richard addresses the relatively infamous Gabb v Farrokhzad [2022], a residential case dispute over a £3.25m...

Feb 24, 2022

Former real estate partner at Hogan Lovells joins DJB

We are delighted to announce that John Condliffe has joined DJB as a Partner, returning to law after taking a year out to study business...

Jan 31, 2022

Planning for Drones

In this episode of The Real World by Davitt Jones Bould, Lizzie sits down with Gill Eaton, Urban Planner at Iceni Projects and James...

Jan 28, 2022

*NEWSFLASH* Global 100 Ltd v Laleva

In this newsflash episode, Richard delves into guardian schemes in relation to the recent, and first on this subject Court of Appeal case...

Jan 28, 2022

*NEWSFLASH* W(No.3) GP (Nominee A) v JD Sports Fashion

In this newsflash episode, Richard discusses the recent case transcripts from the October 22nd County Court case, W(No.3) GP (Nominee A)...

Jan 20, 2022

What does 'nutrient neutrality' spell for new-homes delivery?

Amid a UK housing shortage, 10,000 homes in Portsmouth and Southampton went on hold in 2020 and now, according to research by Savills,...

Jan 11, 2022

*NEWSFLASH*: Bath Rugby Ltd v Greenwood

In the first newsflash episode of 2022, Richard updates us on the recent developments and background of the Bath Rugby v Greenwood [2021]...

Jan 11, 2022

Unpacking Alienation, Alteration and User Covenants: The Problems and Solutions

Following on from our recent webinar on Alienation, Alteration and User Covenants: The Problems and Solutions, Richard discusses cases...

Dec 22, 2021

Unpacking Easements: Implied Rights, Service Charge and Cladding Issues

Following on from our webinar on Easements: Implied Rights, Prescription and Access Problems, Richard goes into detail on some cases...

Dec 22, 2021

Unpacking Repairs, Service Charge and Cladding Issues

Following on from our recent webinar on Repairs, Service Charge and Cladding Issues, Richard goes into further detail on several cases to...

Dec 17, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* EWS1 Certificates

In this newsflash episode, following on from our recent webinar on Repairs, Service Charge and Cladding Issues, Richard discusses...

Dec 8, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* Atmore Centres v TFS Stores

This newsflash episodes follows swiftly in the footsteps of the recent Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill, looking the recent judgment in...

Dec 8, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* The Commercial Rent Coronavirus Bill

In this newsflash episode, Richard Snape discusses the latest Commercial Rent Coronavirus Bill, which follows on from the previously...

Nov 15, 2021

Michelle Powell joins as a Partner

Michelle Powell joins DJB as a Partner, formerly of Wedlake Bell, Nabarro and Dentons. Michelle has over close to 20 years’ experience in...

Nov 5, 2021

The Times Recognise DJB in its Best Law Firms List 2022

We are delighted to be commended in the 2022 edition The Times Best Law Firm list for our Commercial Property and Landlord & Tenant work....

Oct 28, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* Wynne-Finch v Natural Resources Body for Wales

In this newsflash episode, Richard discusses the unusual area of law surrounding minerals attached to land and their possession in light...

Oct 27, 2021

Autumn Budget 2021

DJB CEO Peter Allinson gives his reaction to today's budget: "This is an optimistic budget from a Chancellor buoyed by...

Oct 22, 2021

Episode 11: Unpacking Service Charges

Following on from our recent webinar on Residential and Mixed-Use Developments: Building Control, Cladding & Legal Considerations,...

Oct 22, 2021

Episode 10: Unpacking Key Issues Affecting Easements - The Characteristics of an Easement

Following on from our recent webinar, in this episode Richard discusses the use of easements, such as under an intensification of use as...

Oct 22, 2021

Episode 9: Unpacking Post-Pandemic Commercial Lease Issues

In this episode on Post-Pandemic Commercial Lease Issues, Richard discusses how to maximise profit and rental with keep-open clauses, the...

Sep 21, 2021

The CCS WPS with Natalie Ball-Jones and Sean Gardner

In this episode we discuss the panel agreement providing a simple and compliant route to market for public sector organisations seeking...

Aug 17, 2021

Grid Locked - EVs and Power Distribution with Steve Loveridge (Part B)

In this two part episode of The Real World we are joined by Steve Loveridge, a Senior Consultant with over 40 years' experience in the...

Aug 17, 2021

Grid Locked - EVs and Power Distribution with Steve Loveridge (Part A)

In this two part episode of The Real World we are joined by Steve Loveridge, a Senior Consultant with over 40 years' experience in the...