Danielle Dyer is a Senior Associate in the Litigation team at Phillips Law Solicitors, a Legal 500-recognised and SRA-regulated law firm. Danielle advises clients across Basingstoke, Farnborough, Winchester, Hampshire, Surrey and the surrounding areas on a wide range of contentious probate and property dispute matters.

Danielle is driven by injustice and wanting to help others. Danielle works closely with a range of clients, including beneficiaries, executors and trustees, and helps them navigate through highly sensitive times when a dispute arises following the death of a loved one involving the validity of wills, Inheritance Act disputes, executor and trustee disputes, proprietary estoppel and disputes concerning the administration of estate.

Complementing this expertise, Danielle also has a strong background in property and land disputes, and Danielle regularly acts for individuals, businesses and companies on disputes relating to residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, commercial lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, beneficial ownership, trusts of land, boundary disputes, rights of way and adverse possession.

Danielle qualified as a Solicitor in 2016 in an established London law firm, and she was part of the litigation team recognised in the Legal 500 as “tenacious and determined in achieving the best possible outcomes for clients”. Danielle has developed significant experience in property litigation and contentious probate matters and has worked in firms in London and Surrey before joining Phillips Law Solicitors.

Specialist Expertise

Danielle advises on a range of contentious probate and property litigation matters, with a particular focus on:

·       Inheritance Act Claims

·       Will Validity Disputes

·       Trust Dispute

·       Removal of Executors and Breach of Duty

·       Proprietary Estoppel

·       Orders for Sale

·       TOLATA Claims (Trusts of Land and the Appointment of Trustees Act 1996). This is often related to agreements and division of property following the breakdown of a cohabitee relationship or can be related to the occupation of property following the death of a loved one.

·       Commercial Landlord and Tenant Disputes, including forfeiture, breach of covenants and lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

·       Residential Landlord and Tenant Disputes, including possession claims, tenant’s rights of first refusal and breach of covenant, receivership.

·       Rights of Way Disputes

·       Boundary Disputes

·       Adverse Possession

Danielle advises clients from a wide range of backgrounds and supports individuals, businesses and companies through every stage of the matter, including court proceedings and, if necessary, going to trial.

Approach

Danielle feels fortunate to possess the expertise to support those who find themselves in particularly difficult and emotive times. Danielle recognises and understands that all disputes are emotionally challenging times for clients, and Danielle adopts a compassionate but pragmatic approach which enables clients to feel at ease when discussing their personal lives and matters with her.

Danielle will talk you through your options, the process involved, her recommendations and the best approach for you. Danielle seeks to resolve matters in the most constructive way possible, including resolution by way of negotiation or mediation, and Danielle’s practical but robust approach means she is prepared to advance or defend a claim in the court arena.

Danielle prides herself on having meticulous attention to detail and being client-focused.

FAQs 

Is Danielle experienced in Contentious Probate Matters and Property Disputes?

Yes. Danielle regularly represents Claimants and Defendants in Inheritance Act Claims (claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975). Danielle also acts in Will Validity Disputes, for example, if there are capacity or undue influence concerns.

Yes. Danielle regularly represents landlords or tenants of long residential leases, or Assured Tenancies. Danielle acts in repossession matters, including preparing and serving Section 8 notices and obtaining court orders for possession. Danielle also advises on restrictive covenants and enforcing restrictive covenants. Danielle also acts for homeowners in relation to boundary disputes, rights of way disputes and adverse possession.

Is Danielle a regulated solicitor?

Yes. Danielle is an SRA-regulated solicitor at Phillips Law, upholding and providing clients with assurance of professional standards and regulatory protection.

Speak to Danielle Dyer

Obtaining legal advice at an early stage can help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.

Contentious Probate Matters

If you require advice or assistance in relation to being left out of a Will, the validity of a will, executor or trustee duties or any other issues that have arisen following the death of a loved one, do not hesitate to contact Danielle Dyer directly for a confidential discussion.

Property Disputes

If you require advice or assistance in relation to regaining possession of a property (residential or commercial), commercial lease renewals, lease obligations and covenants, rights of way disputes, boundary disputes, beneficial interests, or orders for sale, do not hesitate to contact Danielle Dyer directly for a confidential discussion.

Tel. number: 01256 968074

Email: [email protected]