Department profile
Freeths LLP

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


Freeths LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate Litigation - Thames Valley

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Freeths advises on the full range of commercial property issues, including lease renewals, break notices and terminations. The firm is particularly active in the hospitality and leisure industries. Its lawyers display notable expertise in issues relating to agricultural holdings and issues affecting charities and when representing property developers in contested lease cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Freeths acted for Harworth Estates (Investments) in proceedings in the High Court for payment of a retention due to the client under a sale contract with Westfield Park.

Strengths

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  • The firm is very good. They do some very interesting work, including difficult and technical trusts. They are very easy to get in touch with.

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  • The lawyers have an excellent grasp of the wider issues involved in intricate matters and an ability to project how matters may progress.

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  • Their advice is clear and commercial and, as well as options, they give you their recommendation on which to proceed with, rather than leaving that up to the client to try and decipher for themselves.

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  • The team provide clear advice delivered in a timely manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Clare Bellis
    Band 1Clare Bellis

    Clare Bellis

    Clare Bellis leads Freeths' property litigation presence in Oxford. She predominantly acts for landowners and has notable expertise in relation to agricultural land.
    • Clare is a very professional litigation practitioner, but she is also able to see the bigger picture and hold a wider client relationship.

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    • Clare Bellis is bright and very experienced. She has a strong grounding and is easy to work with.

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    • Clare's strategic vision was excellent.

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  • Band 2Mark Brown
    Band 2Mark Brown

    Mark Brown

    Mark Brown is head of the property litigation department in Milton Keynes. He offers advice on a broad range of matters within this space and has significant expertise in issues affecting pub companies.
  • Up and ComingAdam Boyd
    Up and ComingAdam Boyd

    Adam Boyd

    Adam Boyd advises on the full span of commercial property litigation, acting for international consortiums, real estate investment companies and investment advisory firms.

    • Adam provides excellent advice coupled with great client service. He is always available and drives matters forward quickly.

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    • Adam's client care is standout.

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    • Adam is very commercially aware and has a large client base upon which to draw experience. He also gives advice in layman's terms, making it easy to understand for non-lawyers.

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  • Associates to watchAimee Teague
    Associates to watchAimee Teague

    Aimee Teague

    Aimee Teague is a managing associate at Freeths and regularly advises clients on commercial real estate litigation matters. She often represents institutional landlords, investors, developers and occupiers in a range of disputes including vacant possession and right to light.

    • Aimee is brilliant. She responded quickly, and always with sensible advice.

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