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Womble Bond Dickinson announces key appointment strengthening residential expertise
16 Apr 2024
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has announced the appointment of Julia Thomson as a Partner to enhance its delivery of high quality social housing and housebuilding support. With a distinguished 25-year career advising across the living sector, Julia brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, particularly in complex residential projects, acquisitions for development and management of all other aspects of the development process.
Ground rent claims against solicitors – the end of the road?
15 Apr 2024
Following the release of the judgment in Frampton & Frampton v MLP Law Limited, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP has successfully defended a firm of solicitors in relation to a 2017 conveyance concerning the advice given to the Claimants in relation to ground rent provisions in a long leasehold property. The legal profession has long been fighting these claims and this judgment follows two recent judgments that reached similar conclusions on breach and loss (Snow v Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP (unreported) and Edwards v Howells Solicitors (unreported)). Tim Barr and Amaney Ehtash at WBD were acting for MLP Law and Jack Steer from 4 New Square was successful defence counsel.
New homes for refugees in Bristol to be created by flagship £2.5m public and private sector deal
12 Apr 2024
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised on the creation of a unique partnership which will make available new high-quality housing for Ukrainian refugees while paving the way for future affordable housing schemes in Bristol.
12 flats in the city has been purchased with the aim of providing local, affordable housing for refugees in a manner which has seen private and public investment combined with support from leading social enterprise ACH (Ashley Community & Housing).
12 flats in the city has been purchased with the aim of providing local, affordable housing for refugees in a manner which has seen private and public investment combined with support from leading social enterprise ACH (Ashley Community & Housing).
Women and the planning sector: industry experts explore topic in WBD's 'Planning Unplugged' podcast
04 Apr 2024
How is the planning sector impacting women and how do we do better?
In the latest episode of WBD's 'Planning Unplugged' podcast series, our host and managing associate James Clark is joined by legal director Sarah White, senior lecturer in planning at Leeds Beckett University Dr. Karen Horwood, and PHD researcher at the University of the West of England Jenna Dutton to talk about how the planning system and its impact on women has been shaped by history, what positive examples of planning for women could look like, and what the sector needs to take the next step.
In the latest episode of WBD's 'Planning Unplugged' podcast series, our host and managing associate James Clark is joined by legal director Sarah White, senior lecturer in planning at Leeds Beckett University Dr. Karen Horwood, and PHD researcher at the University of the West of England Jenna Dutton to talk about how the planning system and its impact on women has been shaped by history, what positive examples of planning for women could look like, and what the sector needs to take the next step.
Airport revival now boarding as WBD advises on lease agreement for Doncaster Sheffield Airport
02 Apr 2024
It's one step closer to getting planes in the skies of Doncaster once more after international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) helped advise the City's council on the agreement of a headlease for Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
A 125 year headlease has been completed by the City of Doncaster Council to take over the Airport site following over a year of discussions and negotiations with the existing landowner the Peel Group, with the Council intending to sub-let the Airport site to a new operator.
A 125 year headlease has been completed by the City of Doncaster Council to take over the Airport site following over a year of discussions and negotiations with the existing landowner the Peel Group, with the Council intending to sub-let the Airport site to a new operator.
Womble Bond Dickinson partner becomes president of Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society
26 Mar 2024
The Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society has announced the election of Womble Bond Dickinson's (WBD) Nigel Emmerson as its new President, following its annual general meeting (25 March).
WBD launches network to support the next generation of retail in-house surveyors and property managers
14 Mar 2024
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has launched a new network aimed at in-house surveyors, property managers and other property professionals working in the retail sector who are at the start of their careers, currently studying or transitioning to a new role.
The end of Multiple Dwellings Relief: a blow to Build to Rent
07 Mar 2024
The ability to apply for Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) is essential to the delivery of vitally needed housing by the Build to Rent (BTR) sector. How concerned should you be by the recent Spring Budget announcing the abolition of MDR for transactions with an effective date on or after 1 June 2024?
Spring Budget 2024: top tax takeaways
07 Mar 2024
Following the Chancellor's Spring Budget announcement on 6 March 2024, Ronan Lowney, Tax Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, shares his top takeaways from his area of expertise.
Womble Bond Dickinson experts share their views on Spring Budget at North East Chamber of Commerce event
06 Mar 2024
On 6 March 2024, Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) experts shared their thoughts following the Chancellor's Spring Budget announcement, at the North East Chamber of Commerce's event.
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