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Law firm specialised in Real Estate & Planning Disputes - CMS UK


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Real Estate Litigation - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

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 acted for Picturehouse Cinemas in its High Court claim against the landlord, London Trocadero, in proceedings relating to its lease of the landmark cinema Picturehouse Central.

Strengths

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The team have shown clear thinking and have been able to filter complex matters into the key issues.

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CMS has a very big team which is well resourced and has a lot of strength.

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They have a strong depth of knowledge and resource, as well as charismatic individuals.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nick Lloyd
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Nick Lloyd
2
Band 2
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 a highly intelligent and likeable individual with an excellent grasp of legal principles.

He has such a wealth of knowledge in the development field.

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Julie Gattegno
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Julie Gattegno
3
Band 3
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 approaches her work with dedication and resilience, and it’s clear that she genuinely cares about her clients and their outcomes.

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Marcus Barclay
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Marcus Barclay
3
Band 3
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 is one of the really serious litigators in the London market.

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Nick Wood
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Nick Wood
3
Band 3

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.

He provided great advice and great service.

Nick is a consummate professional and very responsive. He provides clear and concise commercial advice and is able to distil complex matters into easily digestible key issues.

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Robin Biela
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Robin Biela
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Band 5

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.

He is a hard-working, intelligent and commercially astute person.

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Nick Lloyd
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Nick Lloyd
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Band 2
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Julie Gattegno
3
Julie Gattegno
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Band 3
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Marcus Barclay
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Marcus Barclay
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Band 3
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Nick Wood
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Nick Wood
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Band 3
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Robin Biela
5
Robin Biela
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Band 5
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