Richard Pulford

Richard Pulford is a Senior Associate – Solicitor in Boyes Turner’s Property Disputes team. He specialises in commercial and residential disputes covering areas including statutory commercial lease extensions, dilapidation disputes/negotiations, boundary disputes, restrictive covenants, complex defended possession matters, service charge disputes, HMO licensing and enforcement and disrepair claims.

Richard advises a broad range of clients on both commercial and residential property disputes, including landlords, tenants, property investors, managing agents and developers. He assists clients with matters arising throughout the lifecycle of property ownership and occupation, providing strategic advice on disputes that can impact the value, management and use of property assets. His work includes lease-related disputes, possession proceedings, tenancy issues, property management disputes and regulatory matters affecting residential and commercial portfolios.

Richard has experience managing matters from initial advice and negotiations through to court proceedings where necessary. He regularly works with clients to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively, while remaining focused on protecting their commercial objectives and property interests. Whether advising on a single property dispute or issues affecting larger property portfolios, he provides practical, commercially minded guidance tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Richard is known for his client-focused and commercially pragmatic approach. He takes the time to understand each client’s objectives, the challenges they are facing and the outcome they are seeking to achieve before developing a strategy tailored to their circumstances. By combining technical expertise with practical commercial insight, Richard helps clients make informed decisions and navigate disputes with confidence. His ability to balance robust legal advice with a clear understanding of his clients’ priorities enables him to deliver effective, proportionate solutions focused on achieving the best possible outcome.

Richard regularly shares his expertise through articles and commentary published in industry publications and professional newsletters. His work has also been featured in the Law Society’s Property in Practice magazine, reflecting his knowledge of property law and his ability to provide insight into key issues affecting property owners, landlords, tenants and property professionals.

Richard also carries out regular seminars for landlords and managing agents to ensure compliance with their legal responsibilities and to navigate through the complex area of property law.