Real Estate Litigation

Brie Stevens-Hoare KC regularly works with property developers and owners on significant professional negligence litigation matters, as well as disputes arising from real estate transactions.

Daniel Gatty handles a wide range of property matters and has a strong focus on professional negligence disputes arising from real estate issues. He is also known for his work in cases involving land registration, secured lending and mortgages. He is an accredited mediator and sits as a judge of the First-tier Tribunal.

Jamal Demachkie is recognised for his work in commercial and property law. His practice concentrates on commercial disputes, chancery litigation, and landlord and tenant claims. He has vast experience appearing at all levels of court including the High Court and Court of Appeal.

John de Waal KC is a prominent real estate litigation silk who frequently works with insurers on contentious real estate mandates. He is renowned for his leading advisory practice working with clients on a range of construction and property issues. He has particular strength in property-related professional negligence issues. His clients tend to be property developers and commercial property owners, as well as insurers.

Emily Betts is a well-regarded junior who is recognised for her work, particularly in landlord and tenant matters. She tends to represent corporate landlords and other commercial interests, with cases involving issues of occupation and development, among others.

Lina Mattsson has a broad practice which covers commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters, restrictive covenants and title disputes, among other real estate issues. She draws instructions from top instructing solicitors.

Monty Palfrey is a highly popular choice for a wide variety of commercial and residential property mandates. He regularly represents clients in court in numerous landlord and tenant, easement and boundary disputes. Palfrey has noted expertise in cases involving pubs and restaurants.

Andrew Skelly is a very prominent property litigation practitioner who has significant experience in adverse possession matters. He is skilled in dealing with restrictive covenant issues and land disputes. He offers additional strength as an accredited mediator.

Cameron Stocks handles a wide range of property litigation matters, in particular, residential service charge disputes. Stocks regularly acts on matters involving possession disputes, trusts of land issues and also cases relating to allegations of fraud.

Faisel Sadiq is a very experienced property junior who is recognised for his contributions towards the industry. Sadiq has a respected practice with a particular emphasis on such areas as landlord and tenant, co-ownership of land or trusts and the regulation of land use or ownership.

John Beresford is recognised for his vast experience of cases where commercial law intersects with property law. His practice encompasses lender claims, land registration matters, leasehold management disputes, landlord and tenant disputes and joint venture disputes.

John Clargo accepts instructions on the full range of landlord and tenant and property-related professional negligence matters. He predominantly acts for landlords on residential work, and also accepts instructions from landlords and tenants on commercial matters.

Laura Tweedy is an incredibly well-respected property law junior. She has extensive knowledge of residential landlord and tenant matters including injunctions, possessions and guardianship disputes. Tweedy is also well versed in trusts of land issues.

Priya Gopal has a multifaceted property practice which encompasses both commercial and residential matters. She has gained a substantial amount of trial experience in cases regarding such aspects as rights of way, trespassing, forfeitures and 1954 Act work. Her expertise is further evidenced by her authoring of a book on easements, rights of way and restrictive covenants.

Byroni Kleopa is a very impressive junior who is regularly instructed in high-profile property litigation mandates. She has expertise in a broad range of issues including complex service charge and possession claims and both commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters. She also has expertise in planning law and frequently appears as counsel in the County Court and First-tier Tribunal.