People first: wellbeing, flexibility and agility in action Sarah Galley, our Head of Operations, in the Cambridge University Land Society has shared her reflections on how real estate firms can adapt and act with purpose, not panic, to market change. Click here to read the full article . Find out more about Sarah here .  Sarah Galley  (Head of Operations) E: sarah.galley@djblaw.co.uk In Sarah’s role as Head of Operations, she is responsible for overseeing the continual develo

Economy, community and nature all need to work together. Christopher Kerr, our Head of ESG, says, “There is more to our growing blue economy than meets the eye,” highlighting the importance of balancing economic growth with thriving communities and healthy marine ecosystems. Click here to read the full article on page 64 Find out more about Chris here .  Christopher Kerr  (Partner) E: chris.kerr@djblaw.co.uk Christopher heads up Davitt Jones Bould's Environmental, Social and

BE News asked leaders from across the built environment industry to summarise 2025 in one word and share their hopes, fears and expectations for 2026. Our Chief Executive, Peter Allinson, commented on his thoughts regarding the previous and upcoming year. You can read the full article by clicking here. Find out more about Peter here .  Peter Allinson  (Partner) E: peter.allinson@djblaw.co.uk As the firm’s Chief Executive Peter has historically focused on developing innovative

Since its introduction in 2012, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been revised no fewer than six times, with each iteration attempting to refine the balance between growth, sustainability, and local autonomy. Now the government has published a new draft NPPF for consultation. This has been described as the “most radical” shift yet, intended to streamline the system and provide greater clarity and certainty. But just how radical is the proposed NPPF? And will i

A new Davitt Jones Bould survey of over 100 senior local government real estate professionals has found that local government reorganisation (LGR), in which councils in two-tier areas – i.e. those governed at both County and District/Borough/City levels – will be replaced by a single-tier system of unitary authorities, will have a negative impact on regional estates management. 46% of respondents – which included heads of asset teams, in-house lawyers and surveyors – said tha

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss a recent County Court decision handed down in November concerning Azam v Violet Developments LLP & Ors. Richard explains the complex background behind the dispute, involving the delayed completion of a major residential and commercial redevelopment in East London, the financial difficulties faced by the developer, and the subsequent forfeiture procee

From the 10th-21st of November the 30th annual United Nations climate meeting took place in Belém Brazil. Our head of ESG Chris Kerr comments:

In this Newsflash episode , Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the recent County Court decision in Ministry of Sound v British and Foreign Wharf Ltd , a case centred on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The dispute concerned the site of the Ministry of Sound nightclub, and explores the legal tests governing redevelopment break clauses, the balance between tenant security and landlord develo

The judgment in Epping Forest District Council v Somani Hotels Ltd provides significant guidance on the application of Section 187B of the TCPA 1990. The court’s refusal to grant the injunction was based on the principle that injunctive relief should only be granted when it is necessary and proportionate. While the court indicated that the council may have had a reasonable basis to allege a breach of planning control (whilst being critical of the exercise of delegated powers)

While the appellant will feel vindicated that an appropriate assessment was riled not to be required in relation to effects on a Ramsar site, the Court also ruled that, where Habitats Regulations do apply, an appropriate assessment and measures to ensure nutrient neutrality can be required at discharge-of-conditions stage.

The Claimant filed a claim for judicial review after the Council granted prior approval for the construction of three large polytunnels and related hard infrastructure on farmland pursuant to permitted development rights. The proposed development site is in the vicinity of the Claimant’s listed building, The Gage, and Bayford Wood, designated ancient woodland.

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the Upper Tribunal decision in Kingdom Hall Trust v Peter Robert Davies. They unpack the complexities of prescriptive easements, focusing on the requirement for a capable grantor and how charitable land status impacts the ability to claim easements. Richard and Lizzie discuss: • The background and legal fiction behind prescriptive easements and “los

Next month marks the 30th edition of MAPIC, the main global transactional hub for retail property players. Held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on November 4-5, the two-day event is an ideal opportunity for those working in the retail property sector to address the industry’s evolving challenges.

The Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited decision in the C G Fry case. The decision affirms that an appropriate assessment under the Habitats Regulations should be carried out, and nutrient neutrality measures required, after the grant of planning permission, at reserved matters or when discharging pre-commencement conditions, where there are effects on a habitats site protected under the Habitats Regulations. However, the Court also held that the Habitats Regulati

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the Upper...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to analyse the recent...

Head of ESG, Chris Kerr features in Local Government lawyer, responding to reports that the Government plans to curtail environmental protections in a bid to speed up infrastructure projects:

In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to answer some of the audience questions from our latest...

In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to answer some of the audience questions from our latest...

Multiple factors including inflation, and digital disruption have reshaped UK retail. Forward-thinking occupiers are adapting with new leasing models and experiential stores. As the market evolves, legal considerations around leases, compliance, and strategy are critical for businesses entering or expanding in this fast-evolving retail landscape. Here's what businesses need to know when considering entrance or expansion in this quickly evolving market.

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the Court...

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...

Commercial property partner, Richard Holmes and Nichola Gray recently completed a lease for Nell's Pizza's new location in MediaCity, Manchester.

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the...