Real Estate Litigation - North West
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland has an outstanding practice, handling property litigation for a range of clients including pension funds, banks and national retailers. The team is distinguished for its strength in dilapidations and rights to light cases, among others. It handles contentious work arising from management of major property portfolios as well as trespass claims. Eversheds is also notable for its extensive expertise in development-related matters and associated professional negligence claims.
Strengths
"The strength and depth throughout the Eversheds team means we have no hesitation in giving complex matters to the firm."
"Eversheds Sutherland has robust knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and a broad spectrum of expertise within the firm."
"Eversheds' advisers have a sharp combination of academic rigour and sound commercial understanding."
"Eversheds has a strong internal network of specialists to call upon. They always give advice with a balanced view on the likely outcome and risks."
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland represented Tobermoryin connection with the Great Northern Warehouse leisure and shopping centre in Manchester. The real estate litigation team advised on portfolio management issues including the relocation and exit strategy of various tenants, lease covenant issues including arrears, forfeiture and dilapidations and potential future issues.
Notable Practitioners
David McGuirk is head of real estate litigation at Eversheds in Manchester. He can advise on a broad spectrum of contentious property mandates, including significant development disputes, dilapidations claims and an assortment of landlord and tenant matters. "David McGuirk is exactly what you want in a partner. He has all the skill sets."
Alex Wright is a principal associate in the Manchester real estate disputes team at Eversheds. He advises on a broad range of contentious property matters and also has specialist knowledge of disputes regarding mining and minerals. "Alex Wright is very calm and measured. He is unflappable." "Alex is responsive, clear and concise." "Alex always gives a realistic view on likely outcomes."
