David Nuttall

David is a well-established property practitioner, “admired for his intellectual capability” (Chambers & Partners) and “very technically gifted” (Legal 500).

David has substantial experience in real estate litigation, regularly being instructed on cases in a development context and other complex matters involving neighbouring land. This often involves disputes involving boundaries, easements, covenants and Land Registration issues.

David is also frequently instructed on landlord and tenant cases. In a commercial context, this includes claims involving lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture and interpretation of covenants. He is well versed in the intricacies of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. He also has experience in expert determinations on tricky valuation matters.

In terms of residential property, David deals with all matters regarding possession, disrepair and other breaches of covenant.

Alongside matters in the county court and High Court, David also frequently appears in the FTT and Upper Tribunal. He has substantial experience in high value service charge determinations, including cladding disputes. David is also expanding his telecoms practice.

David likes to get involved with cases as early as possible, and is a pragmatic and commercial practitioner, always on the look-out for the most cost effective means of achieving the client’s objectives.

St Catherine’s College, Oxford: 2009 (BA); Nottingham Law School: 2010 (BVC).

Called to the Bar: 2010.