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Ashfords LLP

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Ashfords LLP

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About

Provided by Ashfords LLP

Our Property Litigation Team has more than 25 years' experience in advising landowners and landlords and tenants on a wide range of contentious property issues. We advise on all aspects of property litigation and handle high value complex work, ranging from commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes, service charge claims, property issues arising in redevelopment projects and on insolvency, to equitable proprietary remedies, including trusts of land and agricultural land disputes.
We advise on property related professional negligence claims and claims for breach of banking covenants relating to property and regularly advise clients on claims against solicitors, accountants and surveyors for negligent professional advice.
Contentious trust and probate disputes, where property issues are involved, are dealt with by a specialist Disputes Wills and Trusts team, who advise on proprietary estoppel claims, inheritance disputes, and property related trustee/beneficiary disputes.
Over the years we have fostered strong relationships with many national developers and social housing providers and are currently members of a number of panels for the provision of legal services. The team is also regularly instructed by high-street retailers, national housebuilders, pension funds, local authorities as well as individuals.

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Real Estate Litigation - South West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Ashfords maintains a highly respected practice which covers the full span of contentious land law, including landlord and tenant, development and investment-related disputes, matters related to leasehold enfranchisement and professional negligence claims. The firm is also recommended for trust and estate disputes concerned with valuable property. Its clients include major financial institutions, national house builders, local governments, utilities companies and retailers.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashfords advised a group of leaseholders in relation to the proposed demolition of their properties by the freeholder in order to remediate significant fire safety and structural issues with the building.

Strengths

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  • Ashfords provided a professional yet personable service throughout. Both the litigation staff and support staff were supportive and helpful.

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  • Ashfords have an excellent understanding of the local government environment and their advice is tailored accordingly.

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  • Ashfords' property team are well organised and a really cohesive department.

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  • Ashfords are very accommodating, knowledgeable and proactive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Robert Nicholson
    Band 2Robert Nicholson

    Robert Nicholson

    Robert Nicholson assists clients across a broad range of industry sectors with complex property litigation. He is particularly highlighted for his expertise in leasehold and development site issues.
    • Robert Nicholson is very good to deal with.

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    • Robert is a very bright lawyer. He's active, thoughtful and sensible but with commercial nous. He's efficient and good to work with.

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  • Band 2Sian Gibbon
    Band 2Sian Gibbon

    Sian Gibbon

    Sian Gibbon offers substantial experience handling litigation relating to development projects, as well as boundary disputes and landlord and tenant matters.
    • Sian provides excellent in-depth legal advice on telecoms and commercial property litigation matters.

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    • I am always pleased with Sian's work.

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  • Band 3Warren Reid
    Band 3Warren Reid

    Warren Reid

    Warren Reid handles a broad range of contentious property matters and is particularly noted for his strength in complex landlord and tenant disputes.
    • Warren is knowledgeable about the dilapidation process.

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    • Warren is a very bright lawyer with good commercial nous.

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    • Warren is very knowledgeable and experienced and able to adapt to clients' needs. He's proactive in finding solutions.

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  • Associates to watchSophie Michaelides
    Associates to watchSophie Michaelides

    Sophie Michaelides

    Sophie Michaelides is a senior associate at Ashfords. She has experience advising clients on a variety of commercial and residential property dispute matters, including renewals, service charges and dilapidations.

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