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Exchange Chambers

Real Estate Litigation

UK Bar Guide 2026 : North Eastern (Bar)


Exchange Chambers

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We have expertise at all levels of seniority and our barristers cover all aspects of property law. We can offer the right barrister for the case no matter its size or complexity.

As part of a multi-disciplinary set we also draw on expertise from related disciplines such as construction, company, insolvency, planning, professional negligence, public law and tax.

Our clients range from private individuals and small businesses to local authorities, the Government, large companies and national property developers.

Our expertise extends to:

  • Adverse possession
  • Agriculture and rural property
  • Boundaries
  • Building Safety
  • Business rates and council tax
  • Business tenancy renewals
  • Commercial landlord & tenant
  • Commons and village greens
  • Contracts and options
  • Conveyancing
  • Crown Property
  • Development and planning
  • Dilapidations and disrepair
  • Easements and profits à prendre
  • Forfeiture and possession claims
  • Highways and infrastructure
  • Housing licensing
  • Injunctions
  • Land registration
  • Lease renewals
  • Leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions
  • Local government property
  • Mines and mineral rights
  • Mortgages and charges
  • Nuisance and property damage
  • Overage
  • Party walls
  • Professional negligence
  • Proprietary estoppel
  • Rent reviews
  • Residential landlord & tenant
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Rights of way
  • Rights to light
  • Riparian rights and watercourses
  • Service charges and leasehold management
  • Social housing
  • Telecommunications
  • Trespass and squatters
  • Trusts of land and co-ownership
  • Valuation

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Real Estate Litigation - North Eastern (Bar)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Exchange Chambers offers a well-rounded real estate practice involving ownership matters, damages and possession claims. The barristers handle property work for a range of clients, including private and commercial entities. A notable work highlight for this year is Adams v Adams, a property dispute concerning a family farm and issues such as proprietary estoppel, adverse possession and easements. A source states: "Exchange has a broad range of experience across all areas of property litigation."

Strengths

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  • Senior business and property clerk Joe Mawson is probably one of the best on the Northern circuit. He responds very promptly.

    Real Estate Litigation respondentUK Bar
  • The clerks are always really good.

    Real Estate Litigation respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Eleanor d'Arcy
    Band 2Eleanor d'Arcy

    Eleanor d'Arcy

    Eleanor d'Arcy has an established chancery and commercial practice and demonstrates strong capabilities in property litigation. She is equipped to handle disputes regarding trusts of land, landlord and tenant matters and boundaries, among other cases.

    • Eleanor is a joy to work with. She is incredibly personable and a formidable advocate.

      Real Estate Litigation respondentUK Bar
    • Eleanor d'Arcy is excellent with clients and in court.

      Real Estate Litigation respondentUK Bar
  • Band 3Paul Lakin
    Band 3Paul Lakin

    Paul Lakin

    Paul Lakin is an experienced barrister who covers all aspects of land law. He acts in right of way disputes, contentious boundary claims and adverse possession cases, among other matters.

Ranked Barristers at Exchange Chambers (2)

North Eastern (Bar)

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