Real Estate Litigation

Pre-eminent firm with a sizeable and highly respected team of litigators. Represents clients such as prominent retailers and financial institutions in the full span of litigation, including nuisance claims, dilapidations, rent reviews and development disputes. Demonstrates particular depth of experience in the energy and utilities sectors, with additional niche expertise in agriculture. Also regularly represents landlords, including a number of high-profile institutional investors.

One client comments: "The service is excellent. The lawyers demonstrate good commercial acumen and market knowledge while appreciating and applying our company's values."

Another source adds: "Eversheds provided an excellent service and was innovative in its service delivery."

David Feist is a solicitor advocate who acts for clients including landowners, public sector bodies and institutional landlords on complex property litigation. He handles contentious landlord and tenant work along with development disputes and vacant possession proceedings.

Lisa Barge is the firm's international head of real estate disputes. A solicitor advocate, she has considerable experience in advising house builders, financial institutions and retailers on a wide range of contentious property matters.
"She is an efficient litigator who knows about land law and is very calm and down to earth."

Paul Moorcroft is a highly regarded real estate litigator in the Birmingham market. He regularly advises clients on high-value disputes relating to rent reviews, service charge issues and dilapidations claims, among other matters. He is also an accredited mediator.

Robert Holloway represents clients in various contentious matters, including development disputes and contested lease renewals, with notable expertise in the retail sector.