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1 Crown Office Row

Real Estate Litigation

UK Bar Guide 2026 : South Eastern (Bar)

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Real Estate Litigation - South Eastern (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

1 Crown Office Row is a prominent set boasting a strong bench of practitioners experienced in a wide range of real estate litigation. Its barristers are adept at handling matters including restrictive covenants, landlord and tenant claims, and boundary disputes. The set acts for a range of clients, including property developers and private individuals. A source states: "The set is a property law specialist and stands above other sets in its expertise in this area." An example of the set's recent work is Weir Wood Sailing Club v Weald Water Enterprises, a boundary dispute between landlord and tenant successfully settled in the claimant's favour.

David Bingham is the Practice Director.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are brilliant - polite, knowledgeable, responsive and always willing to find a solution.

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  • The clerking team at 1 Crown Office Row is excellent. David Bingham, practice director, is knowledgeable and personable, and Mark Worsley, senior practice manager, is a pleasure to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Ashwell
    Paul Ashwell

    Paul Ashwell

    Paul Ashwell is a property law expert whose portfolio of cases spans a wide range of issues including developments, conversions, leases, easements and trusts. His practice focuses on commercial property but he also takes on instructions involving residential buildings.

    • Paul provides a fine service with a wealth of experience and expertise.

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    • Paul Ashwell is able to grasp complex matters and provide helpful and comprehensive advice.

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  • Simon Sinnatt
    Simon Sinnatt

    Simon Sinnatt

    Simon Sinnatt is a highly respected property practitioner who frequently undertakes instructions from developers, local governments and private clients. His expertise covers proprietary estoppel cases, landlord and tenant issues, collective enfranchisement and adverse possession. He has additional expertise in TOLATA disputes and the intersection between family law and property law.

    • Simon Sinnatt provides comprehensive advice and brings strong advocacy skills.

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    • Simon is able to understand the case in a heartbeat, identify the relevant issues and tailor his advice to address this.

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  • Michael Walker
    Michael Walker

    Michael Walker

    Michael Walker is an accomplished junior with a loyal following among instructing solicitors. He is skilled in landlord and tenant disputes, including possession actions and boundary disputes.

    • Michael Walker is user-friendly and commercially minded.

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    • Michael is very reliable, articulate and smart. He can grasp the details of a case very quickly.

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  • Stuart Wright
    Stuart Wright

    Stuart Wright

    Stuart Wright regularly acts in property law cases as part of a broader common law practice. He is best known for his focus on landlord and tenant work, as well as right of way disputes. He is also an accredited mediator.

    • Stuart provides very helpful advice which is appreciated by clients.

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    • Stuart Wright is a great advocate who adopts a very technical and detailed approach.

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  • Matthew Withers
    Matthew Withers

    Matthew Withers

    Matthew Withers is an up-and-coming junior barrister regularly instructed by solicitors on adverse possession, trespass and boundary disputes. He is experienced in both residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters, and his cases often meet at the intersection of property, employment and commercial law.

    • Matthew Withers is the most personable barrister and extremely client-friendly.

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    • Matthew is a rising star. His written submissions are concise, clear and persuasive, and his advocacy is impressive.

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Ranked Barristers at 1 Crown Office Row (5)

South Eastern (Bar)

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