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Megan Dutch

Associate
Leeds
About

Megan Dutch has a broad range of experience in advising and assisting commercial landlords with managing both retail and development portfolios, having previously acted as the real estate litigator lead for two large shopping centres within England. 

Megan has considerable experience advising both tenants and landlord within the consumer goods and retail sector, including assisting with various unopposed and opposed lease renewal proceedings and advising on invalid break notices where the litigation strategy needs to take into consideration the wider commercial portfolio.

In addition to her legal role, Megan is also actively involved in fundraising events for various local charities, which includes partaking in the Leeds Big Sleep. 

Areas of FocusReal Estate
Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising on unopposed and opposed renewal proceedings, in particular the ability to rely upon grounds (g) and (f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
  • Advising on validity of break notices and statutory notices and preparing the same. 
  • Undertaking Professional Negligence claims against legal advisors where statutory deadlines pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 have been missed. 
  • Assisting with dilapidations settlements and advising on strategy for negotiations.
  • Drafting and managing possession claims through the County Courts and seeking enforcement via the High Court when required.
  • General assistance with asset management acting on behalf of Landlords and Tenants, including advising on debt recovery options and contractual disputes.
Education
  • University of Law, Leeds, LPC with MSc in Law, Business and Management, Distinction
  • University of Sheffield, Degree in Law (with a year abroad), First Class Honours 

My latest insights

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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025

31 October 2025

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The importance of hard deadlines and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

15 November 2024 .5 minute read

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Spotlight on: Renters Reform

7 October 2024 .10 minute read

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+44 738 511 4506
(Work, Manchester)