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What the Team is Known For

Ashurst boasts an enviable property practice with an emphasis on high-value litigation and arbitration. The firm's areas of specialism include dilapidations, telecoms issues, break options and right to light disputes. Acknowledged for its expertise in landlord and tenant law, the team also excels in complex property and project contractual disputes. Ashurst is recognised for its proactive approach to litigation and its high-quality advisory practice.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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The 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.

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Ashurst is a very impressive firm. The team punches above its weight.

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The team had great commercial awareness and were highly valued.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alison Hardy
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Alison Hardy
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Alison Hardy is Ashurst's global head of real estate disputes and enjoys a strong reputation in the market for her litigation practice. She frequently advises technology companies and developers on complex contentious property issues.

She is really bright and great at thinking through the best way to fulfil a client's objective.

She has a thorough understanding of the law and is sensitive to clients’ commercial needs.

Alison is one of the best in her field. She's extremely professional, an exceptional leader and an excellent role model.

Alison is a heavyweight in real estate litigation. She is incredibly good at being tactical and has a great instinct for what the right outcomes are and what we can achieve.

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Kim Clifford
Kim Clifford
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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.

Kim is an excellent lawyer providing hands-on commercial advice.

Kim is always extremely professional and responsive and provides excellent advice.

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