Thomas Lewis

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Thomas Lewis is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution department specialising in Property Litigation. He joined the firm in 2018 as part of a merger with Ford Simey Solicitors and is based in our Exeter office. Thomas has a busy practice, regularly acting in complex matters involving all aspects of commercial and residential landlord & tenant disputes, including contested business lease renewals, breaches of lease, rent reviews, break notices, forfeiture, service charges, dilapidations, and possession claims. Other real estate work encompasses advising on restrictive covenants, adverse possession, easements, neighbour disputes and nuisance actions. His practice also includes misrepresentation and professional negligence matters. As well as broad technical knowledge, he has extensive practical experience in fighting and settling difficult disputes. His focus is upon providing proactive strategic advice in respect of litigation processes, including Alternative Dispute Resolution, with a particular interest in mediation. Most recently in 2024, Thomas successfully acted on behalf of Claimants in a County Court action by which they obtained adverse possession of unregistered woodland plus a possession order to evict a squatter. In another recent County Court claim Thomas successfully obtained a declaration in respect of a right of way and settled a boundary dispute. Thomas has a First Class law degree (LLB), a Masters degree (MA, Distinction), plus a Post-Graduate Certificate in Commercial Law (Distinction). He qualified as a Solicitor in September 2012. At University he achieved the highest marks in Years 1 & 2, won the Land Law prize in Year 2 and graduated with the second highest LLB marks having also won mooting and debating prizes. He has the Civil Higher Rights of Audience Award and is a (Student) member of Middle Temple. In 2013 he was commissioned in the Royal Naval Reserve in which he is a Lieutenant.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 516098

  • Based in Exeter, Devon
  • Licensed for 13 years

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Thomas Lewis is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution department specialising in Property Litigation. He joined the firm in 2018 as part of a merger with Ford Simey Solicitors and is based in our Exeter office. Thomas has a busy practice, regularly acting in complex matters involving all aspects of commercial and residential landlord & tenant disputes, including contested business lease renewals, breaches of lease, rent reviews, break notices, forfeiture, service charges, dilapidations, and possession claims. Other real estate work encompasses advising on restrictive covenants, adverse possession, easements, neighbour disputes and nuisance actions. His practice also includes misrepresentation and professional negligence matters. As well as broad technical knowledge, he has extensive practical experience in fighting and settling difficult disputes. His focus is upon providing proactive strategic advice in respect of litigation processes, including Alternative Dispute Resolution, with a particular interest in mediation. Most recently in 2024, Thomas successfully acted on behalf of Claimants in a County Court action by which they obtained adverse possession of unregistered woodland plus a possession order to evict a squatter. In another recent County Court claim Thomas successfully obtained a declaration in respect of a right of way and settled a boundary dispute. Thomas has a First Class law degree (LLB), a Masters degree (MA, Distinction), plus a Post-Graduate Certificate in Commercial Law (Distinction). He qualified as a Solicitor in September 2012. At University he achieved the highest marks in Years 1 & 2, won the Land Law prize in Year 2 and graduated with the second highest LLB marks having also won mooting and debating prizes. He has the Civil Higher Rights of Audience Award and is a (Student) member of Middle Temple. In 2013 he was commissioned in the Royal Naval Reserve in which he is a Lieutenant.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 516098

  • Based in Exeter, Devon
  • Licensed for 13 years

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  • Ford Simey

    Assistant

    Until October 2019

  • WBW Solicitors

    Associate

    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Forum, Barnfield Road, Exeter, EX1 1QR

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Historic Wall

Boundary dispute over ownership or non-ownership of historic wall which eventually had a better than expected outcome thanks to the efficiency and tenaciousness of our solicitor. Also excellent advice via Barrister. Very pleased and would recommend.

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Debilitating dispute brought to a successful close

I instructed WBW's principle conflicts solicitor to settle a complex and expensive property dispute. A four-year process resulted in a successful conclusion aided by tight legal drafting and timely advice.

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Great Service

Thomas Lewis gave a great service, was very professional and swiftly dealt with a disputed invoice on my behalf. Would fully recommend him and would definitely use his service again if another issue arose in the future.

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Drainage despute

Very professional service,good advice and correspondence

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Advice regarding tenant

Clear and helpful advice regarding eviction of a tenant

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