Real Estate Disputes
We deal with all types of property dispute.
This includes:
- land acquisition, development and use, commercial landlord & tenant, housing and residential, property finance/insolvency and negligence
- money claims, enforcement and injunctions, declaratory relief, emergency applications, and bespoke claims under statute
We deal with investors, developers, landlords, tenants, corporate occupiers, retailers, registered providers, banks and high net worth individuals.
We litigate in all forums: Privy Council and Appeal Courts, High Court & County Court, property and other tribunals, arbitration and expert determination and ADR/mediation.
We have particular expertise and experience in:
- rights of light, easement and restrictive covenant matters
- site clearance – including squatters and large scale protester action
- leasehold consents
- break clauses
- rent review and other property valuation disputes (including overage)
- dilapidations
- property insolvency
- housing management
- enfranchisement
- ADR (including arbitration, expert determinations and mediations)
We also advise clients on how to avoid disputes and minimise property-related risk.
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