Real Estate Litigation
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Law firm specialised in Real Estate & Planning Disputes - CMS UK
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The real estate litigation group at CMS services an impressive client roster that includes prominent developers, corporate entities, institutional investors and significant property owners and tenants. The team is particularly adept at handling real estate disputes on behalf of hotel and energy clients and can pull in expertise from offices across the UK to provide clients with a broad and seamless service.
Work Highlights
- CMS successfully defended Advanced Research Clusters in its role as a landlord in contentious lease renewal proceedings.
Strengths
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"CMS has excellent breadth and depth in the team. Each of them are sophisticated, hard-working, knowledgeable and delightful to work with."
"CMS is one of the premiere firms in the space."
"CMS has excellent breadth and depth in the team. Each of them are sophisticated, hard-working, knowledgeable and delightful to work with."
"CMS is one of the premiere firms in the space."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Lloyd is highly regarded for his experience in right to light disputes. He regularly advises on litigation concerning high-profile property developments.
"Nick is excellent. He's very experienced, practical and is just brilliant on the detail. He really leaves no stone unturned."
Julie Gattegno acts for clients including large corporations and investors in real estate litigation. Her expertise covers issues such as high-profile appeals and property insolvency matters, and she also has experience advising on right to light disputes.
"Julie is incredibly intelligent and always spots the points that no one else does."
Marcus Barclay is a leading real estate litigator with experience in landlord and tenant disputes in a high-value and commercial context. His clients include hospitality companies and investors.
"Marcus's work is excellent."
Nick Wood co-leads the property disputes team. He is adept at handling a range of property disputes, including those that arise in relation to the termination of framework agreements. His clients include private equity funds, investors and property developers.
Nick Wood is adept at handling a range of property disputes, including those that arise in relation to the termination of framework agreements. His clients include private equity funds, investors and property developers.
Robin Biela is noted for his ability to provide high-quality advice to a range of clients on sophisticated title issues. He has further experience of handling disputes concerning allegations of the infringement of rights of light.
"Robin is fantastic - he is really bright but also thoroughly personable."
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