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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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DAC Beachcroft LLP

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Our Litigation team is an integrated part of our wider Real Estate practice, which provides a multi-disciplinary service to UK and overseas organisations whose property assets are at the heart of their business. With over 135 lawyers we have one of the UK's largest dedicated Real Estate practices. We are ranked in "The Lawyer's" top ten real estate lawyers.

Our litigators work in three main areas: residential, retail centres and large commercial occupiers, for regional and national clients; including developers, institutions and funds. We address all forms of dispute resolution including court proceedings, mediation, arbitration and expert determination.

The nature of our work concerns:

  • Asset management disputes
  • Lease renewals and enforcements
  • Interpretations
  • Forfeiture action
  • Dilapidations
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Rights of Light
  • Service charge Disputes
  • Insolvency
  • Vacant possession

Clients (10)

  • Axa
  • Bristol City Council
  • BT
  • Crest Nicholson
  • Intu
  • Land Securities
  • NHS Trusts
  • NHS Trusts
  • Taylor Wimpey
  • Westfield

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - South West

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
DAC Beachcroft specialises in the retail sector and represents many of the best-known shopping centre operators. It advises retailers on portfolio management and lease termination issues, in addition to acting for large corporate and public sector organisations in landlord and tenant disputes. The team has experience acting for NHS trusts throughout the South West and also advises developers on residential projects.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicholas W Knapman
    Nicholas W Knapman

    Nicholas W Knapman

    Nicholas Knapman is well regarded for his experience advising on an array of property portfolio management and leasing disputes. He is particularly noted for his expertise in the retail sector.

    • Nicholas is very sensible.

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