Davitt Jones Bould

Davitt Jones Bould is the largest specialist real estate law firm in the UK, advising on the full spectrum of real estate matters including commercial property, property litigation, property finance, planning, construction, environment and other niche areas. All lawyers at the firm have a minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience and have previously held senior in-house roles or positions at leading city, international or national firms. The firm is recognised for its depth of expertise in real estate.

Davitt Jones Bould has built long-term relationships not only with direct clients but also with other law firms and professional services firms, ensuring commercial viability and client satisfaction. Its advice is sought for complex and high-profile work on landmark buildings such as 10 Downing Street, Admiralty Arch, St James’s Park, Horseguards Parade, the Old Admiralty Building, the Bomber Command Memorial, Hyde Park, the House of Lords, the Mall, Lancaster House and St Stephen’s Tavern. The firm has also advised on major projects including the London 2012 Olympic Games and the UK Health Security Agency’s estates response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Clients include central government departments and non-departmental bodies, national institutions, investors, corporate occupiers, local government and developers. Examples include The Royal Parks, Defra, National Highways, Fujifilm, Integral, Rick Stein’s restaurant group and Surrey County Council.

The firm was established in 1999 by a team of Government Property Lawyers from an executive agency of the Treasury Solicitors. It established itself as the market leader for real estate law services in the public sector before becoming a key provider to the private sector.

The firm’s services include commercial property, real estate support to other firms, property litigation, construction law, procurement law, agricultural and forestry law, public law, environmental law, investment and capital markets, estate management, landlord and tenant matters, development, regeneration projects, planning, and real estate finance and tax.

Staffing Figures
1700+ years Total aggregate post qualification experience
10 years Minimum PQE per lawyer
25+ years Average PQE