Steele Raymond has bolstered its property litigation team with two new recruits at the firm’s Bournemouth office.

Earlier this year, the team welcomed senior associate Lauren Meade, and recently added solicitor Farouk Vahdati.

Farouk, a Bournemouth and Solent University alumnus, joins from Warner Goodman LLP.

He advises landlords and tenants on a range of residential and commercial property matters, specialising in lease extensions, boundary disputes and adverse possession.

Lauren, who came to Steele Raymond from Womble Bond Dickinson, is experienced across all aspects of property litigation, with expertise in asset management work.

She specialises in commercial landlord and tenant disputes, focusing on lease renewals, dilapidations, and forfeiture and possession proceedings.

Lauren is also a member of both the Property Litigation Association and the Bournemouth Property Association.

David Crockford, partner and head of property litigation at Steele Raymond, said: “I’m immensely proud to lead a hand-picked team of exceptional quality litigators in what’s become a busy practice.

“Over the last two years, we’ve strengthened the team and are now well-placed to provide our clients with responsive, tailored services to help them resolve complex matters effectively and favourably.”

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