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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,...
Jun 1, 2023


Unpacking High street rental auctions & the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
In this episode of Unpacking the Case, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to...
May 18, 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 28, 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...
Apr 19, 2023


*NEWSFLASH* B&M Retail Ltd v HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Ltd
In this newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent...
Apr 19, 2023


*NEWSFLASH* Bucknell v Alchemy Estates (Holywell) Limited
In this newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, to discuss the recent case of...
Apr 19, 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...
Mar 10, 2023


UN High Seas Treaty: 20 years of negotiations lead to historic deal to protect international waters.
A landmark new treaty was agreed upon by 193 nations in New York, ending a 20-year wait to create a new framework to protect 30% of the...
Mar 7, 2023


*NEWSFLASH* Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings v Blacks Outdoor Retail
Following a recent case concerning service charge provisions, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at...
Feb 20, 2023


*NEWSFLASH* Leasehold Flat Management Post-Grenfell
Following changes to enquiry forms and the lender's handbook, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at...
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 20, 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 13, 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...
Feb 6, 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 31, 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 30, 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 23, 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 13, 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 9, 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...
Jan 4, 2023


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 21, 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 20, 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
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