
Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Our global practice is considered to be one of the top contentious real estate teams in the market. Working closely with our market-leading real estate team, we have significant experience of high value litigation and arbitration on a broad range of real estate issues, including rights of light, break options, restrictive covenants, dilapidations, insolvency, interpretation of property documents and termination of agreements. We also regularly advise on disputes involving landlords and tenants, covenants and easements, and environmental issues associated with developments.
Clients value our ability to conduct substantial litigation successfully. They also appreciate the insight that we bring to the avoidance to early resolution of real estate disputes. The team distinguishes itself by the quality of its advisory work in anticipating and avoiding unnecessary, costly and time-consuming court proceedings. Clients appreciate this approach and are reassured by our proactive, no nonsense perspective.
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Work Highlights
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Ashurst acted for Almacantar in two High Court forfeiture claims issued against WeWork, their tenant, relating to an ongoing Chapter 11 process in the USA.
Strengths
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Ashurst are commercial and give hands-on practical advice rather than providing the black letter law and sitting on the fence.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKThe team at Ashurst take the time to fully understand their client's strategy and tailor their advice accordingly. They are professional and responsive, and their advice is always well considered.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKAshurst is a very impressive firm. The team punches above its weight.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKThe team had great commercial awareness and were highly valued.
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Notable Practitioners
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Associates to watch 
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Kim Clifford
Kim Clifford has strong experience in insolvency-related real estate matters. She has also acted on forfeiture, right to light and lease break matters. She was supportive, untiring, unflappable and always willing to go the extra mile for clients.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKKim is an excellent lawyer providing hands-on commercial advice.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKKim is always extremely professional and responsive and provides excellent advice.
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