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Daniel Dovar

UK Bar 2026

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Tanfield Chambers
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Litigation

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Commercial and residential landlord and tenant

Real property

Property related Professional Negligence

Career

Daniel Dovar specialises in real property and leasehold law.

He advises and acts on development and land ownership, from access and restrictive covenants to boundary issues to registration problems and joint venture agreements.

His leasehold practice includes commercial and residential landlord and tenant: dilapidations claims, business tenancy renewals, enfranchisement, rights of first refusal, RTM, appointment of managers, Building Safety Act, forfeiture, tricky possession cases and service charge disputes.

The legal directories describe him as ‘superb’ and an ‘Incredible advocate’.

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association

Property Bar Association

Publications

Boundaries and Easements 7th Edition (Sweet & Maxwell)

Business Premises: Possession & Lease Renewal 7th Edition (Sweet & Maxwell)

Residential Possession Proceedings 11th Edition (Sweet & Maxwell)

Service Charges & Management 4th Edition (Sweet & Maxwell)

Megarry’s Manual of the Law of Real Property 9th Edition (Sweet & Maxwell)

Building Safety Act 2022 (Law Society)

Dovar & Sawtell on the Building Safety Act (Sweet & Maxwell)

Landlord & Tenant Review – Editor (Sweet & Maxwell)

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Daniel Dovar has a diverse commercial and residential property practice, specialising in contentious landlord and tenant matters. He is frequently sought out by clients for guidance on leasehold disputes, as well as conveyancing disputes and professional negligence matters. He also has significant niche expertise in work relating to hotels and shopping centres.

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Strengths

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  • Daniel is effective, efficient and incredibly commercial. He instils confidence in clients and is a true expert in his field.

    Real Estate LitigationUK Bar

  • He is exceptionally impressive, knowledgeable and a smooth operator.

    Real Estate LitigationUK Bar

  • Daniel is excellent. He consistently provides high quality, clear, practical and commercial advice.

    Real Estate LitigationUK Bar

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