Darren Bowen

Partner
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Property Disputes
Will & Probate Disputes
Agriculture
Private Wealth

Darren is Head of the Property & Probate Dispute Teams, he is an expert litigator specialising in contentious probate, property disputes and agricultural disputes.

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Darren is highly experienced, tenacious, and an excellent communicator providing pragmatic advice to clients on various types of disputes including contentious probate, property disputes and agricultural disputes. Darren specialises in property-related disputes primarily in respect of adverse possession, rights of way, right to light, boundary disputes, easements (including rights by long use) and restrictive covenants.  

Darren is extremely experienced in dealing with claims before the County Court, High Court,  First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber - Residential Property), First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber - Agricultural Land and Drainage), First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber - Land Registration First-Tier Tribunal).

Another of Darren’s specialist areas of expertise is contentious probate and will disputes. His work includes advising on areas such as lack of testamentary capacity claims, undue influence claims, lack of knowledge and approval, claims against executors, Inheritance claims, and challenges to Wills.

As a result of Darren’s experience of dealing with wills, trusts and probate disputes, and his knowledge of the agricultural sector, Darren has a particular specialism of proprietary estoppel claims based on promises made that the farm would pass to them.

He is a member of the Property Litigation Association, the Agricultural Law Association, and the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association.

Darren joined Leathes Prior in 1994, qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in December 2007, and became a Partner in 2010. He is a longstanding member of the firm’s Management Committee and is also the current Finance Partner and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).

  • Joined Leathes Prior in 1994
  • Qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in December 2007
  • Became a Partner in 2010
  • Longstanding member of the firm’s Management Committee
  • Current Finance Partner and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA)
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What our clients say

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

We know no way of thanking you enough for the wonderful success you have achieved 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.

Client feedback

Thanks to Georgia, Darren and all of your colleagues. This has been a very difficult few months but your advice and hard work has made it a lot less painful than it otherwise would have been.

Client feedback

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.

Client feedback

In Darren Bowen the firm has a highly skilled property litigator who is respected by surveyors, land agents, landed estates and counsel, and whose expertise covers agricultural property disputes, particularly those involving probate matters.

Legal 500

We can not thank Darren enough for the way he handled our claim. He was an extremely calming influence and led us through every step of the way with the upmost respect and trust. We would highly recommend using Darren and indeed Leathes Prior in general and we are grateful for their professionalism and hard work.

John and Laura Ruddy

I am writing to say that the service provided by Darren Bowen was excellent. His communications and explanations were very clear and I felt well guided by him throughout the dispute.

Client feedback

Handles property and agricultural disputes and is also well versed in acting on probate matters. He has good judgement and is able to communicate well with clients. He is also able to see the overall picture and manage the litigation.

Chambers & Partners

I am the Estate Manager at Somerleyton Hall in Suffolk. Leathes Prior have always given exceptional service and that service has always been pinpoint accurate. Highly recommend this firm.

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