Beth Donaldson

Beth undertakes work across a range of general Commercial Litigation relating to all areas of disputes.

Beth undertakes work across a range of general Commercial Litigation relating to all areas of disputes.

Experience

  • Contractual and misrepresentation claims.
  • Property disputes including boundary disputes, interference with rights and adverse possession.
  • Residential possession proceedings.
  • Commercial property disputes including lease disputes, serving notices under the 1954 Act and forfeiture claims.
  • Contentious probate disputes.
  • Consumer Rights Act claims.

Outside of the office
Beth is an avid follower of the gymnastics world, having competed at both national and international levels as a child. She also has experience as a coach. She also enjoys staying fit, traveling, and dining out.

Relevant insights & events

Our regular commercial litigation & dispute resolution insights, updates and events keep you up to date with all the latest legal developments you need to know about.

Evict first, pay later: The true cost of taking the law into your own hands
Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko, from our Property Disputes Team, explain how taking the law in your own hands as a landlord can have extensive damages.
Murphy v Maguire: Section 21’s brief reprieve cut short
What did Murphy v Maguire mean for Section 21 notices? Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko, from our Property Disputes Team, outline the latest property litigation update and its implications for landlords and tenants.
Resolving real estate disputes and managing risk
Amandeep Dhillon, from our Property Disputes Team, explains how real estate disputes can be resolved and how property owners can manage legal risk with expert strategies.
Renters Rights Act 2025: What landlords and tenants need to know
Beth Donaldson, from our Property Disputes Team, explains the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, its key changes for landlords and tenants, and what you need to know ahead of implementation.
Getting to know Amandeep Dhillon
Get to know Amandeep Dhillon, from our Dispute Resolution Team, including his experience, focus areas and approach to resolving real estate disputes.
Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution expert joins Hay & Kilner
Hay & Kilner welcomes a commercial litigation and dispute resolution expert to its team, strengthening the firm’s capability to support complex legal disputes with specialist expertise.
Negligence verdict secured by Hay & Kilner against asset protection firm over care home fees
Hay & Kilner secures a professional negligence verdict against an asset protection firm over care home fees, showcasing expert legal support in complex negligence claims.

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