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Eversheds Sutherland

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North East & Yorkshire


Eversheds Sutherland

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Our Real Estate Disputes team is one of the largest in Europe, with deep expertise across the full spectrum of property disputes. Led by experienced partners, the team includes numerous industry experts in development disputes, rent review and valuation, building safety, telecoms, insolvency, agriculture to name but a few, and has acted in over 20 reported decisions in the past three years. We advise on high-value, complex disputes across the UK, including landmark cases in Central London.

Our work spans all types of real estate dispute from the purchase development and sale of high value real estate. We are recognised for our success in bet the ranch one off cases for major developers, investors as well as corporate occupiers from Land Securities, Berkeley Homes, Derwent London, Associated British Ports, Aberdeen Investors, to major technology companies, global professional services firms, and leading financial institutions.

Our approach combines technical excellence with commercial insight and cost transparency, helping clients to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting long-term asset values.

Industries (13)

  • Real estate
  • Development
  • Retail
  • Energy
  • Utilities
  • Infrastructure
  • Transport
  • Senior living
  • Senior living
  • Education
  • Financial services
  • Public sector
  • Government

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Real Estate Litigation - North East & Yorkshire

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland boasts a deep bench that advises clients on high-profile real estate disputes involving everything from dilapidation disputes to possessions and conditional break notices. The firm regularly advises on disputes arising from a range of development projects and infrastructure schemes. The team has significant expertise in the transport, telecommunications and retail sectors. It also possesses deep knowledge of property-related insolvency matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland acted for Shell Oil in court proceedings to obtain injunctions against ongoing protests, to protect its petrol station sites, oil refinery and Shell UK HQ.

Strengths

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  • Eversheds Sutherland have a realistic and no-nonsense approach to unravelling complex matters. The quality of the team is outstanding.

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  • They help us focus on the big picture and deliver pragmatic business solutions to often complex legal issues.

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  • Their client care was outstanding. We were kept up to date on case progression and fully involved at every stage of the matter.

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  • The team are bright and good at cutting through the issues to focus on the essential points.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alison Oldfield
    Band 1Alison Oldfield

    Alison Oldfield

    Alison Oldfield handles property disputes for an impressive roster of clients, including leading names in the retail, food manufacturing and transport industries. She regularly advises on contentious issues relating to complex lease structuring and the management of large portfolios.
    • Alison provides excellent client care. She has shown a deep understanding of our needs and values, and this has resulted in thoughtful and considered decision-making and success.

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    • Alison is a hard worker.

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  • Band 1Andrew Todd
    Band 1Andrew Todd

    Andrew Todd

    Andrew Todd is a partner in Eversheds Sutherland's litigation and dispute management group. He has a strong reputation in the market for his real estate litigation practice.
    • Andrew is always on hand to deal with real estate litigation matters or as a client partner to discuss all matters.

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  • Band 3Damian Hyndman
    Band 3Damian Hyndman

    Damian Hyndman

    Damian Hyndman leads Eversheds Sutherland's real estate dispute resolution team in the North. He advises both national and international clients on commercial property disputes, with particular expertise in matters concerning telecoms and transport.
    • Damian fully understands our partnership and business objectives, and quickly aligns the team to these.

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    • Damian is measured in his approach as well as being bright, calm and strategic. He is a very likeable person who is kind and great to work with.

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  • Associates to watchCharlotte Miller
    Associates to watchCharlotte Miller

    Charlotte Miller

    Principal associate Charlotte Miller is based in Eversheds Sutherland's Leeds office, where she handles a range of portfolio management issues. She advises clients across the retail and financial services sectors.

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