Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
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+44 1892 515 121Chambers Review
Cripps has a strong team that is adept at handling landlord and tenant matters, enfranchisement work and development-related disputes. It has extensive experience of property insolvency and rights to light claims. The firm's client base includes large developers, as well as central and local government entities, among others.
Work Highlights
- Cripps acted for Hyde Park South in an arbitration under the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022.The applicant was awarded a waiver of protected rent liability totalling just under £180,000.
Strengths
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"Cripps not only have deep legal knowledge and are up to date with new legislation, but they also demonstrate awareness of the retail market, which helps identify potential risks and opportunities."
"Cripps are technically very good and you get a response quite quickly."
"The team is prompt and efficient."
"Cripps not only have deep legal knowledge and are up to date with new legislation, but they also demonstrate awareness of the retail market, which helps identify potential risks and opportunities."
"Cripps are technically very good and you get a response quite quickly."
"The team is prompt and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Mike Scott acts for insurers and developers on a range of contentious matters, including right to light and adverse possession claims, as well as breach of covenant disputes.
"Mike has an encyclopedic legal mind and he is incredibly client-focused."
"We use Mike Scott on the most complex cases. He is very good and very sensible."
Miles Paffard is particularly active in commercial lease disputes involving service charges, lease termination and dilapidation claims. He also advises clients on insolvency-related issues such as rent recovery.
"Miles is a good litigation lawyer. He has a willingness to consider all options prior to resorting to court proceedings."
"Miles is a superb lawyer. He has an unassuming style that puts people at ease, reinforced with a good legal knowledge and amazing analytical ability."
Nitej Davda is particularly active in commercial real estate matters such as breach of covenant claims and post-acquisition disputes. He also advises private individuals on beneficial interest claims.
"Nitej really excels in his field, and his advice is always really well considered."
"Nitej is strong on identifying issues, strengths and weaknesses, which leads to an effective resolution."
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Cripps
The South