Dilapidations Strapline
Dilapidations can be a challenging and complex area of law that many clients understand to be a specialism with which they only wish to engage the most experienced and expert consultants. It is for that reason that many of our clients return to us time and again with repeat instructions based on our previous successful accomplishments in this field.
Our staff and partners maintain up to date case law knowledge in the evolving world of dilapidations. That knowledge, combined with a core understanding and expert application of extensive dilapidations statute, enables us to provide our clients with effectively negotiated maximised resolutions.
As and when lease events such as breaks or termination dates approach, we can provide stress-tested and effective strategic advice to protect the interests of our client. Given we regularly act for both landlord and tenant side (i.e. acting as both poacher and game-keeper), we are equally adept at countering arguments from both sides of the fence and pride ourselves on being one step ahead of the opposition in all scenarios. We have in house dual-qualified (surveying and property law) consultancy which is relatively unique and provides an obvious advantage for our clients.
Getting onto the ‘front foot’ is vital in dilapidations negotiations and we are experts at orchestrating this approach to the benefit of our clients. We are meticulous in our assessment of the opposition and make it our business to know their strengths and weaknesses to the advantage of our clients position. We are unwaveringly proficient and professional in our work and our sole focus is achieving the best possible outcome.
Where appropriate, we can advise on procurement and implementation of dilapidations works on behalf of our clients and execute monitoring roles where tenants undertake direct works to confirm compliance with dilapidations as necessary via our Project Services capability. We can utilise and manage other consultants including our own Building Services Engineers, external cladding consultants and further specialist consultancy as required in pursuing (or defending) dilapidations claims.
What our clients say
"JH provide key advice in ensuring we maximise quality and minimise cost across our sites, while dealing with the nuances that each Cat A space brings. We would recommend Jones Hargreaves to any corporate firm with a requirement for good quality Project Management."
"Over the last few years, Jones Hargreaves have provided an excellent service. In addition to providing sound technical advice, they have overlaid that at all times. All members of the team have been very responsive and highly effective, which has been a vital support for our growing business in the UK."
"They stayed engaged long after the contract ended, which says everything."
"Jones Hargreaves are a key supplier to LXi and a critical part of our consultant team infrastructure. Their responsiveness and turnaround times are second to none. The teams’ partner led service is of excellent quality and gives us enormous comfort that the risks associated with real estate acquisition and asset management are mitigated wherever possible. Even more importantly they are always on the end of the phone to discuss progress and strategy and provide comfort where required."
"Jones Hargreaves are advisors who we regularly appoint for due diligence, project and dilapidations instructions. We value the quality of their advice and responsiveness to requests."
"We have always found Jones Hargreaves to be responsive, diligent and commercially driven. We enjoy working with Jones Hargreaves and would happily recommend their services to others."
"We have engaged Jones Hargreaves on a number of instructions ranging from dilapidations to contract administration and have always found the team to be highly responsive, proactive and effective. We would thoroughly recommend their services."
"JH started working with Ribston undertaking acquisitions surveys and have progressed to overseeing large refurbishments projects on our behalf, including the project management of the demolition and redevelopment of a large 5-acre site, which will have a build contract on phase one of £3.5m. Jones Hargreaves deploy the skills to undertake all of their required roles competently and effectively."
"We have worked with Jones Hargreaves for a number of years on a range of instructions, primarily dilapidations surveys and the contract administration of refurbishment works. We have always found the team to be responsive, diligent and commercially driven and look forward to working with them in the future."
"Jones Hargreaves has been an exceptional partner to the Mileway team, consistently delivering high-quality work that is both timely and budget-conscious. Their commercial insight and proactive approach ensure smooth collaboration, with every project being handled with precision and attention to detail."
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