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Darren Bowen

Partner

Darren joined Leathes Prior in 1994. He is a partner in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team. Darren is a Chartered Legal Executive.

Darren’s work covers general litigation matters with a particular emphasis on property disputes, professional negligence, partnership disputes, contentious probate and general contract disputes. Darren also has considerable experience of commercial and general immigration. Darren regularly appears as an advocate before the County Court.

Darren has a particular interest and specialism in Agricultural disputes. Darren is a member of the Agricultural Law Association and also the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association.

Darren assists clients with whole host of property claims including building/construction disputes, boundary disputes, easements, covenants, landlord and tenant matters including commercial, residential and agricultural tenancies, rent arrears, forfeiture, distress, disrepair, dilapidations, claims before the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal, claims before the Agricultural Lands Tribunal, claims before the Land Registry Adjudicator, assured shorthold tenancies, assured tenancies, Rent Act claims, breach of tenancy agreements and possession proceedings including claims against squatters.  

Darren has experience of professional negligence disputes including claims against lawyers, claims against the medical profession, claims against surveyors, claims against accountants and claims against structural engineers.

Darren’s work in probate claims includes lack of testamentary capacity claims, undue influence claims, lack of knowledge and approval, claims against executors and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims.

Darren’s experience of commercial and general immigration matters includes business and employment visas and visas for children and spouses.

Darren also works closely with the Insolvency team and assists with litigation matters arising within insolvency.

"Structured and prompt," Darren's "growing reputation" has recently been recognised by the Legal 500 guide to the legal profession (2011).

''We know no way of thanking you enough for the wonderful success you have acheived for us. You said just over a year ago that you would relieve us of our burden and you have done just that. Please accept our sincere congratulations and our grateful thanks."
[Mr and Mrs Chambers]

"Your guidance and support throughout was very much appreciated. If needed, I would not hesitate to contact you for future professional advice."

"Thank you for all the work you've carried out on this [land] dispute for us; we are delighted at the successful outcome."                                                            [Tony Needham, Town Clerk, Dereham Town Council]

Comments from a client engaged in a dispute over the purchase of a horse:

“I’d dealt with Leathes Prior before on business issues, but had no idea that they also had specialists in equine issues. Darren Bowen and his team were very quickly on board, reassuring us of our rights and position. Together we worked out a plan which was implemented, all within two days.

I’m happy to say we received a full refund from the seller and Leathes Prior's costs were very fair.”