Commercial Property litigation
The ‘technically-minded, very responsive and strategic’ Property Litigation Team are highly regarded in the industry. The Team are exceptionally talented at all levels with its partners being leaders in matters relating to Commercial, Residential and Mixed-use Property, Corporate Occupiers, Adverse Possession, Enfranchisement and Easements including right to light litigation.
We have built a reputation for being able to solve even seemingly intractable problems by taking novel and tactically astute approaches to disputes. Often sought out by asset managers, investors, social enterprises and charities, developers and individuals (including ultra-high net worth individuals) seeking assistance across both the residential and commercial spaces, the Team are regularly instructed in a variety of matters relating to: property portfolio work, development and redevelopments, such as vacant possession strategies, boundary disputes and forfeiture/possession proceedings.
As highly skilled litigators,we are frequently instructed to litigate in the County Courts, High Courts, Tribunals, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. The Team are also acutely aware that litigating in the Courts and Tribunals is often a client’s last resort and are well versed in all aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution including resolving matters at a pre-action stage, engaging in mediation, expert determination, arbitration and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Our clients value our experience, industry insight and collaborative approach which enables us to immerse ourselves as an integral part of their team to achieve their objectives and deliver the results they need irrespective of the timetable required by our client and/or size and complexity of the dispute.
- - Arbitration
- - Adverse possession
- - Contested and uncontested Lease Renewals
- - Dilapidations and/or Disrepair claims
- - Forfeiture
- - Joint ownership disputes
- - Joint venture disputes
- - Party wall disputes
- - Leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions
- - Landlord and Tenant litigation (commercial and residential)
- - Mediation
- - Possession proceedings
- - Rights of Light and Rights of Way
- - Service Charge and Rent arrears disputes
- - Telecoms disputes
- - Vacant Possession Strategies
- - Contentious Probate Litigation
- - Construction
- - Lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Key Contacts
Rudi Ramdarshan
Senior Litigation Partner
Victoria Huxley
Litigation Partner
Ben Frost
Litigation Partner
