Blog | Davitt Jones Bould

Aug 16, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* Hughes v Incumbent of the Benefice of Frampton-on-Severn and Others

In this newsflash episode, Richard delves into easements and the claim for a prescript right in regards to Hughes v Incumbent of the...

Aug 11, 2021

Episode 8: Unpacking Overage & Clawback

Join Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, as he unpacks the fundamental cases that form the backbone of real estate law. In this...

Aug 5, 2021

Stonehenge Tunnel Scheme DCO approval quashed by High Court

The Stonehenge tunnel scheme has once more been thrown into the limelight, as the decision by the Secretary of State for Transport to...

Aug 5, 2021

Episode 7: Unpacking Alienation, Alteration & User Covenants

Join Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, as he unpacks the fundamental cases that form the backbone of real estate law. In this...

Aug 2, 2021

Listed Buildings with Nigel Hewitson

In this episode of The Real World, we interviewed DJB Partner, Nigel Hewitson, to find out everything you've always wanted to know about...

Jul 21, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* Poundland Ltd v Toplain Ltd

In this newsflash episode, Richard updates us on post-COVID changes in leases and the recent County Court case of Poundland Ltd v Toplain...

Jul 21, 2021

The Virtual World with Hoyin Cheung

In this episode of The Real World, Hannah is joined by Hoyin Cheung, CEO & Founder of Remo, the global virtual event hosting platform. In...

Jul 20, 2021

National Planning Policy Framework Updated

Amendments were made to the NPPF yesterday (Tuesday 20th July 2021) to reflect emerging government policy positions. DJB Partners Nigel...

Jul 16, 2021

Episode 6: Unpacking the Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants

Join Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, as he unpacks the fundamental cases that form the backbone of real estate law. In this...

Jul 11, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* Capitol Park Leeds Plc v Global Radio Services

Another bonus newsflash episode delving deeper into recent case law. This time, Richard discusses when a tenant can successfully...

Jul 1, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* Monosolar IQ Ltd v Woden Park

In this newsflash episode, Richard warns against glossing over rent review provisions, specifically to look out for aggregating rent...

Jul 1, 2021

We're finalists! Legal Team Award, EG Awards 2021

We're finalists at this year's EG Awards for the Legal Team Award! When DJB was founded 22 years ago, we were resolutely focused on...

Jun 30, 2021

Episode 5: Unpacking 2021 Commercial Lease Case Law

Join Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, as he unpacks the fundamental cases that form the backbone of real estate law. In this...

Jun 30, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* S Frances Ltd v Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd

You may have heard us discussing this case before - in this newsflash episode, Richard discusses the new County Court decision on the...

Jun 29, 2021

Nigel Hewitson Joins as Partner

We are delighted to announce that Nigel Hewitson has joined us as a Partner. Nigel’s areas of expertise include planning, compulsory...

Jun 25, 2021

Cross-Class Cram Downs with Vivienne King and Jonathan Warner-Reed

This episode of The Real World follows a recent webinar hosted with Legal Business on Cross-Class Cram Downs. The webinar, featuring...

Jun 22, 2021

Episode 4: Unpacking Disposal of Development Land

Join Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, as he unpacks the fundamental cases that form the backbone of real estate law. In this...

Jun 22, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* Update on Remedies for Non-Payment of Rent

In this newsflash episode, Richard unpacks the government announcements around remedies for non-payments of rent, discussing the short...

Jun 4, 2021

The Road to Real Estate Part 2, with Phillip Plato

On today’s episode of The Real World, we take a walk down the 'road to real estate' with our guest Phillip Plato, Managing Director of...

Jun 1, 2021

Episode 3: Unpacking Break Clauses

Join Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, as he unpacks the fundamental cases that form the backbone of real estate law. In this...

May 26, 2021

The Road to Real Estate Part 1, with Phillip Plato

On today’s episode of The Real World, we take a walk down the 'road to real estate' with our guest Phillip Plato, Managing Director of...

May 25, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* TFS Stores V Designer Retail Outlet Centres

We are back again with another bonus newsflash episode, which follows a key judgement handed down by the Court of Appeal on 14th May 2021...

May 19, 2021

DJB Shortlisted For Two Industry Awards

We are delighted to announce that the firm has been shortlisted for both Real Estate Team of the Year and Boutique Law Firm of the Year...

May 19, 2021

*NEWSFLASH* Hurstwood Properties Ltd V Rossendale Borough Council

In a break from the usual format, we're bringing you a bonus newsflash episode, unpacking the recent Supreme Court judgment of 14th May...