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...
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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 31, 2023
*NEWSFLASH* Hush Brasseries Ltd v Rlukref Nominees (UK) One Ltd
Tune in to explore a unique forfeiture case with Lizzie Collin and Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould. The pair...
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
Davitt Jones Bould supports Habitat for Humanity in APPG and Audit Wales Representations
Today the APPG for Ending Homelessness and for Housing Market and Housing Delivery have launched their joint report and call on the...
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 13, 2023
Unpacking Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants
Following a recent webinar on restrictive covenants and their enforceability, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones...
Jan 13, 2023
Retail Landscape Overview 2022 with Abigail Kay
The retail landscape has experienced some unique challenges and opportunities in 2022 in response to the ever adapting commercial...
Jan 9, 2023
*NEWSFLASH* Sutton v Baines
Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, sits down with Lizzie Collin to discuss the recent case of Sutton v Baines...
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 21, 2022
Cop15: Historic Deal Struck to Halt Biodiversity Loss
Delegate nations at COP15 achieved their aim of agreeing a post-2020 global biodiversity framework with clear targets and actions on...
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...
Dec 19, 2022
Habitat for Humanity with Tessa Kelly - The Real World
Having being established in 1976 to address the challenges of the global housing crisis, Tessa Kelly, Director of Development at Habitat...
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 28, 2022
Autumn Statement: Need for Certainty in Planning
"It is anticipated that in the coming years, more than half of England will be covered by a devolution deal." DJB Planning Partner...
Nov 25, 2022
COP27: Cities & Transport are Strategic Priorities
Cities a key strategic target at COP27 The key message coming out of COP27 is that city wide improvements must be prioritised to...
Nov 23, 2022
COP27: Key Takeaways for the Real Estate, Construction & Planning Sectors
The built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of carbon emissions and as such real estate is a vital part of a global...
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 21, 2022
COP27 Day 12: The Conference Ends
COP27 has come to an end. An historic 'loss and damage' fund was agreed after some tough negotiations between developed and developing...
Nov 18, 2022
COP27 Day 11: Negotiations Continue
Photo credit: UNFCCC 2022 COP27 was due to end today (Friday 18th November 22) but with negotiators clashing on several difficult issues,...
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...
Nov 17, 2022
COP27 Day 10: Solutions Day
Photo credit: UNFCCC 2022 Today was Solutions Day at COP27. Solutions Day brings together government representatives, businesses and...
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