Property disputes
Our clients include owners of urban and rural estates, property developers and investors, and commercial, retail and residential occupiers. We act for both landlords and tenants in property litigation, with a strong reputation for enfranchisement, large estates, commercial property and high value residential property.
Expertise
Lease renewals
We have a deep understanding of the issues surrounding opposed and unopposed business lease renewal claims for both landlord and tenant clients, with particular emphasis on freeing up sites for development.Landlord and tenant
We act to protect the interests of commercial landlord or tenant clients in disputes including breach of covenant, dilapidations, rent reviews and service charge disputes.Construction disputes
When things go wrong we work with our clients on all types of construction disputes. We provide realistic and practical advice for resolving the problem and achieving the best possible results. We can resolve complex issues through arbitration, adjudication, mediation and the courts.Leasehold enfranchisement
We have an established reputation in leasehold enfranchisement and reform, particularly in relation to issues of principle, having been involved in some of the key precedent cases on what properties are capable of being enfranchised.Residential tenancy disputes
We act to secure positive results for landlord and tenant clients in high value tenancy disputes, including Rent Act and Housing Act matters.
“a very experienced and competent firm in property litigation”
Chambers 2013
“at the top level for complex enfranchisement cases and lease renewals”
Legal 500 2012