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Provided by Dean Wilson LLP
Our Real Estate Litigation team deals with a wide range of property disputes for both residential and commercial properties, including: lease disagreements; dilapidations; landlord and tenant issues; development; property-related debt collection; agricultural land; neighbour disputes; lease renewals and rent reviews.
We provide an efficient, cost-effective solution, to achieve the right result for our clients without losing touch with their needs and goals. Where necessary, we are robust and ensure we are accessible for speedy, proactive advice. Our clients rely on our abilities, our approach and our know-how, as we act for an ever-increasing number of property professionals.
We work closely with our Real Estate team and assist their clients with various aspects of property transactions. We also provide in-house training to property and letting agents.
Fixed-price services for property-related debt collection, repossession and other repeat business are available.
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Dean Wilson is well equipped to handle a wide range of property-related matters such as landlord and tenant disputes. The department regularly advises on breaches of covenant, forfeiture matters and dilapidation claims. It is active on commercial lease renewals in the retail sector, service charge recovery disputes in the residential sphere, and enfranchisement matters.
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Dean Wilson managed to obtain first-hand evidence of subletting on behalf of the Debenham Property Trust. There was a one-day hearing at Central London County Court, at which it was proved that the tenant had been subletting the property on Airbnb and possession was ordered.
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The Dean Wilson team take time to understand and consider the best outcome for the client and plan their litigation strategy in order to deliver this.
They are approachable and efficient.
They are a substantial firm with real depth in all matters.
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Claire Whiteman acts in enfranchisement and forfeiture proceedings, with additional strength in lease extension claims and rent review matters.
Claire is an outstanding lawyer and managed the situation very well, always understanding what was needed and what my business needed.
I would strongly recommend Claire's services to anyone.
Gabrielle Moffatt frequently handles landlord and tenant disputes, including those stemming from lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture proceedings. She also acts in restrictive covenant and right of way disputes.
Gabrielle is an outstanding lawyer. Her pragmatic and commercially-minded approach has secured multiple excellent outcomes for us.
Gabrielle has excellent communication and understanding of the industry and her clients' interests.
Gabrielle instructs members on a range of complex disputes. She has a good grasp of complex areas of law and takes a strategic approach to litigation in order to deliver successful outcomes.
Head of Real Estate Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Provided by Dean Wilson LLP
Duncan Wilks
Gabrielle Moffatt
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