1. key profile
www.tftconsultants.com
name Neil Gilbert
role Partner
professional qualifications BSc (Hons), MRICS
location Bristol
area(s) of expertise Dilapidations, Pre-Acquisition Surveys and Service Charge
Consultancy
A partner in the Bristol office of Tuffin Ferraby Taylor LLP (TFT), Neil joined in 2003 after 7 years with Alder King.
Jointly responsible for managing the professional services team, Neil is an expert in the field of dilapidations, and
has a wealth of experience in undertaking pre-acquisition building surveys across the UK and mainland Europe.
With dilapidations claims his main focus, Neil acts for both landlords and tenants of a wide variety of commercial
properties across the UK, demonstrating a sound knowledge of current best practice, statutory instruments and
dilapidations case law. His expertise is currently being put to good use by, amongst others, PRUPIM, AS Watson,
B&Q, Wincanton, Co-operative Group and Zurich Financial Services.
Neil is a member of the RICS Dilapidations Forum and chairs the dilapidations working group within TFT, created with
the sole aim of continually assessing and improving the dilapidations services and advice TFT provide to their
clients.
Neil has launched TFT’s Service Charge Consultancy; a growth area for the practice, particularly in the current
economic climate.
Outside of the office, Neil has recently completed his year as founder President of Bristol Bridge Rotary Club; a club
specifically designed for young business people in the city. He now advises other local Rotary groups on forming
new clubs, and growing the charitable organisation. Neil is also a member of the Institute of Directors.
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