Simon qualified as a Solicitor in 1993 and joined Nelsons in 1999.
Simon has extensive expertise in property disputes, rights of way claims, landlord and tenant disputes and commercial disputes.
Areas of Expertise
- Property disputes
- Boundary disputes
- Adverse possession
- Restrictive covenants
- Emergency injunctions
- Planning issues and appeals
- Squatters’ claims
- Rights of Way claims
- Access and easement disputes
- Enforcement of rights of way
- Advising and representing clients at public rights of way enquiries
- Landlord and Tenant disputes
- Rent arrears claims for commercial and residential landlords
- Forfeiture and relief from forfeiture claims
- Distraint and dilapidations claims
- Commercial lease renewals
- Rent arrears claims for commercial and residential landlords
- Commercial Disputes
Professional Information
- Editor on the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) website
- Recommended by The Legal 500
“Simon Waterfield ‘s depth of knowledge and experience is exceptional. He makes himself fully available and accessible, easy to talk to and communicate with and he is very clear with explanations and proposed actions.”
– Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500
“Simon Waterfield has vast experience of landlord and tenant disputes, including those concerning forfeiture, dilapidations and contested rent review applications. He also has niche expertise in flooding disputes.”
– The Legal 500
“Simon Waterfield has again proven to be a standout in his field. Knowledgeable with a keen eye for detail, great problem-solving and a no fuss way of dealing with matters. Simon is also brave enough to tell clients the right solution even if that might be a difficult conversation. All done in a professional and friendly way.”
– The Legal 500 2023
“The standout individual, in my experience, is Simon Waterfield. In the past I have worked alongside him and I now appoint him to look after my businesses interests. In particular, I am impressed that the advice he provides is right for my business, not his and that’s why I would not look anywhere else on litigation matters.”