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Real Estate Litigation

About

Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP

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

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - South West

3
Band 3

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.

Work Highlights

Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP

  • DAC Beachcroft acted for AXA on lease renewals and issues relating to the termination of leases.

Strengths

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The team handled all elements of the case well.

Real Estate Litigation respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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3
Nicholas W Knapman
Head of Real Estate Litigation
3
Band 3

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.

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Ranked Lawyers at
DAC Beachcroft LLP

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Real Estate Litigation
3
Nicholas W Knapman
Head of Real Estate Litigation
3
Band 3
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Members

Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP

Alison Moore

Nicholas W Knapman

Head of Department

Richard Marshall

Clients

Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP

Axa

BT

Bristol City Council

Crest Nicholson

Intu

Land Securities

NHS Trusts

NHS Trusts

Taylor Wimpey

Westfield