Daniel works in the property disputes team advising on the full range of contentious issues facing owners and occupiers of commercial or residential property.

He acts for local and national businesses, individuals, local authorities, primary healthcare and central government departments.

He can help with several property litigation queries, including:

• Landlord and Tenant advice including
  
  
  • Security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant ACT 1954
  • Rent review advice
  • Dilapidations
  • Applications for consent to assign/sublet and alter
  • Rent arrears
  • Forfeiture
  • Possession advice
  • Disputes relating to occupational licenses
• Estate Management
• Adverse possession
• Restrictive covenants and easements advice
• Overage disputes
• Development disputes
• Rights to light issues

Daniel has a particular interest in contentious matters arising from the management of clients' commercial property estates, from blue chip portfolios to single units, usually in the context of Landlord and Tenant matters involving lease renewals, dilapidations, rent and service charge arrears or unreasonably withholding consent.

Daniel advises acquiring authorities on the compulsory acquisition of land for major infrastructure projects, on compensation arising from such acquisitions and, if necessary, the disposal of acquired land post scheme.

Having gained commercial conveyancing experience before qualifying into the property litigation team, Daniel understands the practical commercial issues facing many property owners and occupiers. As a litigator, Daniel has experience of the County and High Courts, Property Tribunals and Alternative Dispute Resolution processes. Daniel's practical and measured approach encourages resolution, whilst ensuring that if court proceedings are necessary, the case is comprehensively and robustly prepared.

Daniel is based in our Bristol office, but can support you nationally.