Department profile
BCLP

Real Estate Litigation

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BCLP

Rankings

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Real Estate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

BCLP handles a wide range of highly complex and high-stakes real estate litigation, as well as offering expertise in litigation avoidance and risk analysis. The firm represents clients in lease breaks and dilapidations disputes along with litigation arising from major development and infrastructure projects. The team has further expertise in more specialist areas such as rights to light and rating.

Work Highlights

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  • BCLP advised Almacantar on various contentious issues relating to proposed works on Centrepoint House, including issues related to the Building Safety Act.

Strengths

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  • The BCLP team bring a strong commercial approach, attention to detail and a great understanding for what their client needs.

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  • I regard them as the best property firm. They are on top of their game in terms of strategy and preparation.

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  • They are professional, pragmatic and tough when needed.

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  • The team have often bent over backwards to accommodate short-term needs, out-of-scope requests and ever-changing demands.

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  • We were able to achieve a far better outcome than we would have been able to achieve without them or with other counsel.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Akhil Markanday
    Band 1Akhil Markanday

    Akhil Markanday

    Akhil Markanday is a solicitor advocate and leads the real estate disputes team at BCLP. He regularly handles litigation concerning joint ventures and developments as well as landlord and tenant disputes.
    • Akhil is nothing short of remarkable. His knowledge is second to none and he is the lawyer you always want on the team.

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    • Akhil is just outstanding. He is so bright, so responsive, so practical and has such a unique ability to simplify the most complex of cases.

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    • Meeting and working with Akhil is a pleasure and a gift. His level of expertise is off the chart, and with this comes a level of service which remains unchallenged.

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  • Band 3Rebecca Campbell
    Band 3Rebecca Campbell

    Rebecca Campbell

    Rebecca Campbell is an accomplished litigator in commercial real estate disputes. She advises clients on High Court claims across a range of contentious property issues.

    • Rebecca is immensely thorough and utterly reliable. In the spotlight, she has a calm and impressive presence that inspires confidence in clients and colleagues alike.

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    • She is professional and commercially astute at all times.

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    • Rebecca is great and has lots of experience in complex litigation.

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  • Up and ComingVictoria Blanchard
    Up and ComingVictoria Blanchard

    Victoria Blanchard

    Victoria Blanchard is a highly regarded practitioner with notable strength in handling a wide array of complex disputes, including those arising from acquisitions and rights of light issues.

    • Her clear communication and commercial approach expertly guide clients through even the most complex real estate disputes.

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    • Victoria is a calm presence who can translate legal speak into client-friendly feedback.

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    • She is always easy to get on with, efficient, friendly and helpful.

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  • Associates to watchEdward Gardner
    Associates to watchEdward Gardner

    Edward Gardner

    Edward Gardner is a senior associate in BCLP's real estate disputes team. He has led matters for household-name clients across various sectors including energy and telecommunications.

    • He is personable, bright and gets the bigger picture.

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    • Edward provides great service and understanding on all litigation matters.

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    • He is good at being all over the detail and has everything to hand at the tip of his fingers to advise.

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Ranked Individuals at BCLP (4)

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