ABOUT US
Davitt Jones Bould is the UK’s largest law firm dedicated exclusively to real estate.
We provide comprehensive legal advice across the full spectrum of real estate law, including commercial property, planning, construction, litigation, real estate finance, environment and other related areas. Our team comprises over 70 highly experienced lawyers, all of whom have held senior roles in leading City firms or in-house positions. With an average post-qualification experience of over 25 years, our lawyers bring unrivalled expertise and commercial insight to every matter.
Recognised nationally for our excellence, we are consistently ranked highly by the legal directories, and have been entrusted with matters of national importance, from acting as the sole external real estate advisers to the UKHSA and advising Wiltshire Council on a large extension of the town of Chippenham, to successfully defeating a judicial review challenge in the High Court against North Somerset Council’s development of a special needs school.
Our distinctive model prioritises long-term client relationships. Commercial professionals work hand-in-hand with our legal team to deliver seamless, responsive, and cost-effective service. This approach ensures continuity, value, and speed for every client.
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ABOUT OUR TRAINING
​​​ The Davitt Jones Bould Certificate in Commercial Property is a practical, flexible training programme designed to provide a strong foundation in commercial property law. Whether you’re a residential conveyancer looking to expand your expertise, a lawyer returning to practice after a break, or a paralegal or trainee seeking structured guidance, this course offers a flexible and insightful guide to the commercial property sector.
Course Structure
The Certificate is comprised of seven core modules and two introductory modules that set the legal context. Each module is grounded in real-world application and has been developed by our specialist Professional Support Lawyer in collaboration with senior practitioners at the firm.
Modules are interactive and include:
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Practice Points – takeaways to inform day-to-day legal work
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Thinking Points – questions and scenarios to build legal reasoning and commercial awareness
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Personal Insights – reflections from lawyers with decades of experience
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Practical Extracts – case studies from our legal team
The course is delivered in a hybrid format, making it accessible whether you are working in private practice, in-house, or preparing to return to the profession.
The Certificate includes two introductory modules to set the legal context, followed by seven core modules covering key aspects of commercial property law. Each module focuses on real-world application and commercial awareness.
MODULES
Introductory Module Part 1 (English Legal System)
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Repair & Disrepair in Commercial Leases
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LTA 1954
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Introductory Module Part 2 (Introduction to Land Law)
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Rent Review
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Service Charge and Insurance
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Introduction to Leases - The Anatomy of a Lease
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Termination and Renewal of Commercial Leases
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Site Acquisition and Development
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