Real Estate Litigation
UK Bar Guide 2025 : North Eastern (Bar)
Band 2
Email address
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(0113) 203 1970Chambers Review
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 Arieli v Shalom & Others, a High Court case concerning trusts administration and the beneficial ownership of property. An interviewee states: "Exchange Chambers is especially well equipped to deal with complex property and trust matters."
Joe Mawson is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are efficient, commercial and professional."
"The clerks provide a good service."
"The clerks are efficient, commercial and professional."
"The clerks provide a good service."
Notable Practitioners
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 d'Arcy is a top-notch junior. She is very thorough, technically excellent and a good communicator."
"Eleanor d'Arcy goes the extra mile to satisfy clients' expectations. She has wide experience and is excellent in court."
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.
"Paul Lakin is a brilliant all-rounder. Clients love him, he is great on his feet, and his expertise is unrivalled."
"Paul Lakin provides no-nonsense commercial advice but also has great technical knowledge. His advocacy is robust while also being succinct and clear."