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Leadership
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Jonathan Wragg
Director and Head of Legal Practice
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Director and Head of Legal Practice
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Jonathan is Director and Lawyer manager of PDC Law and the firm’s Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP). He is also a qualified barrister who practices from Highgate Chambers Limited. Jonathan has worked with PDC for over 10 years and has undertaken property litigation matters since being called to the Bar in 1995. He represents PDC's Law's clients in a range of property disputes in the County Court, First Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.
His work includes the recovery of service charge arrears, forfeiture proceedings and orders for sale. He has significant appellate experience. Jonathan is acutely aware of the difficulties faced by property professionals seeking to recover charges. The Law can be complex and can require Landlords to demonstrate compliance with a number of contractual and statutory provisions. His job is to advise Landlords and agents in a thorough but pragmatic way with an eye to the commercial realities they face.
Jonathan supervises the Enforcement Team and the Non-Contentious Team.
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Reece Wheeldon
Managing Director
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Managing Director
Call: 01992 668 160 Mob: 07866 791 034 Email Reece
Reece is the Managing Director of the firm and a Graduate Legal Executive. He has over 10 years’ experience in the property sector.
Reece specialises in all forms of commercial and residential property litigation and has particular expertise in acting for Landlords in connection with residential, breach of covenant, easement disputes, advising on leasehold enfranchisement and right to manage, and residential landlord and tenant matters generally. He leads the firm's Finance and Managements, and is responsible for the overall management of the contentious and non-contentious Teams.
Reece has a well established reputation in acting for Landlords and their Agents, for a variety of clients.
Reece has significant experience of conducting litigation in the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and Upper Tribunal with elements of cost-border litigation including enforcement outside of the UK.
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Operations
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Georgia O'Connor
Operations Director
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Operations Director
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Accounts
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Daniel Waite
Finance Director
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Finance Director
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Daniel is the firm’s Finance Director and joined PDC Law at it launch having 17 years of experience in Finance.
Working with the HOFA, Daniel is responsible for the management of the finance departments, the financial strategy of the company and relied on for financial support and advice across the business. As well as providing recommendations to support current activities and future growth.
Over the years, Daniel has built strong relationships with managing agents and freeholders and is seen as a trusted partner to his clients.
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Business Development
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Dominic Cassidy
Business Development Director
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Business Development Director
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Dominic is the firm’s business development director and joined PDC Law at its launch having previously had 10 years’ experience in Business Development within the sector.
Dominic develops and maintains relationships with clients and key personnel. He regularly attends client meetings collecting feedback to ensure that PDC Law works with its clients to provide the best possible service.
Dominic often attends key industry events and conferences. He has built strong relationships with different clients and suppliers within the property management industry and has an established profile.
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Defended Team
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Arjun Mediratta
Legal Director
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Legal Director
Call: 01992 668 168
Arjun leads the Defended Team and plays a key role in shaping strategy on contentious property matters. He works closely with clients to resolve disputes efficiently, commercially and in a way that protects their wider interests.
He advises on a broad range of property and civil litigation matters, with experience in service charge and ground rent disputes, breach of covenant claims, possession proceedings and other contentious leasehold issues.
Since qualifying as a solicitor in June 2021, Arjun has developed strong experience across both in house and private practice settings. He has advised companies, landlords, managing agents and high net worth individuals on estate and trust related property issues, possession claims and complex multi-party disputes.
Arjun brings a practical and commercially focused approach to litigation, combining technical legal analysis with a clear understanding of client priorities and the realities of dispute resolution. -
Mustak Bari
Head of Debt Recovery – Claims
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Head of Debt Recovery – Claims
Call: 01992 668 168
With many years of post-qualification experience following his admission in March 2007, Mustak brings depth of knowledge across high-volume and technically demanding property and commercial litigation.
He is currently leading our debt recovery team ensuring claims and associated processes run smoothly and in line with client expectations. He oversees the issuing of County Court claims, securing judgment and implementing recovery strategies, as well as possession and order for sale matters. His work includes advising clients in matters concerning insolvency, injunctions, and statutory demands and owing to his commercially minded approach, Mustak is regularly involved in resolving more complex disputes where a practical solution is required.
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Andrew Bailey
Associate Director
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Associate Director
Call: 01992 668 168
Andrew is a Chartered Legal Executive Litigator (civil litigation) and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, admitted in July 2013. He has over 20 years’ experience in dispute resolution, with the last 14 years focused exclusively on residential and commercial property litigation acting for large institutional landlords, RTM/RMCs and managing agents on a national scale.
Andrew’s experience includes enforcement of covenants, service charge and ground rent recovery, forfeiture, major works consultations and dispensation applications, corporate and personal insolvency in a property context, disrepair, appointment of manager applications, tenancy disputes and claims for damages, injunctions and specific performance. He regularly conducts matters in the County Court and before the First-tier Tribunal and brings a commercially focused approach to litigation. -
Andrew Barrett
Senior Solicitor
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Senior Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Andrew works on a range of complex disputes, supporting clients with lease reviews, breaches of covenant, County Court claims and matters before the First-tier Tribunal. He also advises on commercial property litigation, mediation, statutory and contractual compliance and wider contentious property issues.
His background spans property litigation, personal injury and general civil litigation, with experience managing cases from inception through to resolution, including high-value claims.
Having been admitted in December 1999, Andrew has built a broad litigation career, including running his own firm where he specialised in devastavit claims, personal injury, employment and general litigation matters. This experience informs his practical and commercially aware advice and approach to all matters.
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Richard Budds
Senior Solicitor
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Senior Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Richard has a strong focus on County Court claims and regularly handles claims in the fast track as well as applications before the First-tier Tribunal.
He has particular expertise in technical, contentious property matters and alternative dispute resolution, alongside broader experience across property litigation including rent reviews, possession claims and ASTs.
Over the course of an extensive career since qualifying in November 1991, Richard has developed his career in private practice with many years at Partner/ Director level. He has a strong reputation for having a commercial approach to technically challenging disputes.
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Alia Choudhry
Senior Solicitor
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Senior Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Alia has a strong civil litigation background and is a determined litigator with a particular focus on landlord and tenant disputes. Her work includes handling contentious County Court claims whether in the small claims or fast track, counterclaims and complex leasehold matters, including service charge and ground rent disputes. Her sensible and pragmatic approach to all matters ensures she achieves commercial outcomes.
Her litigation background spans more than two decades following qualification in January 2003, with a focus on managing cases through to resolution.
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Aisha Latif
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Aisha works on contentious County Court and First-tier Tribunal cases, progressing claims from initial review through to determination. Aisha has a strong focus on service charge and ground rent arrears recovery in the small claims track. She regularly conducts mediations, with a focus on commercial resolution.
Since qualifying in May 2017, Aisha has worked within national and international firms, building a broad base of litigation experience across different sectors. She has experience across a range of contentious matters, including property disputes, personal injury, credit hire and travel litigation.
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Mitchell Blakeman
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Mitchell is a Newly Qualified Solicitor and works on contentious matters in the defended team, focusing on property litigation claims in the County Court and First-tier Tribunal from initial review through to determination. He is a driven litigator and his methodical approach facilitates the assessment of the merits of claims early on. He advises clients on both statutory and contractual compliance matters, as well as breach of lease and general landlord and tenant disputes.
With his previous experience in private practice, he brings a great deal of knowledge in dealing with property disputes, particularly leasehold and service charge matters where he will explore resolution wherever possible to lead to prompt recoveries.
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Monica Duggal
Solicitor & Business Development Manager
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Solicitor & Business Development Manager
Call: 01992 668 168
Monica combines her work as a Solicitor with responsibility for business development and client relationships across the PDC Group.
She specialises in landlord and tenant law and property litigation, particularly within the residential property management sector; experience includes general lease advice including interpretations and transfers of management, service charge and ground rent disputes, breaches of lease, County Court and First-tier Tribunal matters including major works advice and s.20ZA applications for dispensation, reasonableness challenges and appointment of manager applications.
Her career to date includes both senior in-house and private practice roles following qualification in January 2018, providing her with strong insight into client-side priorities with due regard to their desired outcomes and business intricacies as needed.
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Neeru Loi
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Neeru specialises in defended claims; from initial assessment through to resolution, advising clients on strategy, risk and enforcement options. Neeru combines a thorough but pragmatic approach to service charge and ground rent arrears recovery, ensuring matters are concluded efficiently.
Neeru has built her experience across a range of litigation matters since qualifying in January 2016, including complex and high-value claims. Her experience includes commercial and contractual disputes, debt recovery and wider litigation matters such as statutory demands, bankruptcy proceedings and enforcement action.
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Rhea-Nina Morjaria
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Rhea-Nina is an astute and pragmatic Solicitor who advises on contested matters across property litigation and wider commercial disputes, supporting clients from initial instruction through to resolution.
Her current role includes defended county court claims in the small claims track, fast track and First-tier Tribunal, advising on strategy, liaising with clients and progressing matters through the court process and at the First-tier Tribunal where required.
Since qualifying in September 2019, she has advised a wide range of clients from individuals to corporate entities involving property litigation, construction disputes, misrepresentation claims and breach of contract claims as well as developing expertise in service charge disputes.
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Vennesa Mullings
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Vennesa qualified in June 2017 and advises on a broad range of residential property disputes, ground rent and service charge arrears matters in the County Court (including the Fast track) and before the First-tier Tribunal, supporting clients through to trial where required.
She is focused on resolving disputes where possible which leads her to conduct regular mediations. Her focussed approach and excellent communication style assists her in settling matters capable of compromise.
Vennesa’s career has included private practice roles focused on housing litigation, possession proceedings, disrepair claims, and injunction applications, alongside general property litigation advisory work.
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Roland Pingree
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Roland brings a wealth of technical expertise and experience to PDC Law that has been gained since qualifying as a solicitor in 2006. He currently handles complex litigation matters across a wide range of property disputes and advises clients on service charge matters, estate rent charges, landlord and tenant legislation and ground rent recovery.
Having been an equity partner in a successful law firm in South London, Roland is able to give effective and practical advice on a range of property litigation issues that has included service charges, possession claims (residential and commercial), boundary disputes, leasehold enfranchisement (Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and Leasehold Reform Act 1993), breaches of covenants (unauthorised alterations and unlawful subletting), Right to Manage claims, insolvency, commercial lease renewals, contract disputes and debt recovery.
Roland is committed to giving clear and commercial advice to landlords, managing agents, management companies and Right to Manage companies. -
Sushmita Sharma
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Sushmita qualified as a Solicitor in October 2024 and works on a range of contentious property and commercial matters, supporting clients with defended/ disputed matters through to resolution.
Her experience includes landlord and tenant disputes at all levels, County Court, First-tier Tribunal and the High Court, reviewing and advising on service charge issues, forfeiture and boundary disputes, alongside wider contractual matters. Her calm and measured approach to her work is ideal in dealing with contentious litigation.
Having trained in a City Law Firm, Sushmita also has wider experience gained in real estate, banking and finance and clinical negligence matters.
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Kristy Wright
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Call: 01992 668 168
Kristy joined the Firm in 2021 as a paralegal working in the Possession Team having obtained a degree in LLB Law (Hons) from Anglia Ruskin University. Her attention to detail, work ethic and drive and energy to assist in obtaining a result for our clients was apparent from the outset.
She quickly progressed to becoming a Trainee Solicitor with the Firm covering seats in debt recovery, dispute resolution and conveyancing and qualified as a Solicitor in April 2026.
Since qualifying her specialisms are in possession proceedings and post possession formalities, orders for sale and dispute resolution. Her day to day work in the defended team includes progressing contentious County Court claims till judgment or settlement and advising clients.