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Department profile

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North East & Yorkshire

About

Provided by CMS

Please visit the CMS website for more details about the practice and our work:

Law firm specialised in Real Estate & Planning Disputes (cms.law)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate Litigation - North East & Yorkshire

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS has significant expertise in disputes arising from development projects. The firm also handles portfolio management for developers and landlords, regularly advising on rent arrears, occupation disputes and high-value dilapidations. It enjoys an enviable client following in the retail, health and research sectors.

Notable practitioners

Simone Ketchell heads the real estate litigation team and is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

CMS acted for The Crown Estate in a headlease arrears dispute totalling around £750,000 at Coliseum, Ellesmere Port.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

CMS are collaborative and communicative. There is a good level of experience in the team.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
CMS is a quality team with gravitas and quality lawyers, with a range of experience to suit the complexity of the matter.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUK
The team take an extremely balanced approach, have a high level of risk management and provide excellent client management.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUK

CMS has rankings in the following guides

Band 1
UK 2026
Practice area: Real Estate Litigation
Location: London (Firms)
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Band 2
UK 2026
Practice area: Real Estate Litigation
Location: Scotland
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