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Guildhall Chambers

Real Estate Litigation

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Guildhall Chambers

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Real Estate Litigation - Western (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Guildhall Chambers boasts a number of property litigation specialists who frequently represent landowners and property managers, as well as private individuals and professionals, in misrepresentation, proprietary estoppel, adverse possession and right of way claims, as well as rectification and recovery proceedings. The set has a particular strength in agricultural land disagreements, for which it is well equipped to advise both landlords and tenants. A source describes the set as having the "depth in counsel to suit claims varying in complexity". A significant work highlight for this year is Friends of Becky Addy Wood v Bradford-on-Avon Town Council, a High Court claim in relation to a proprietary interest in ancient woodland.

Stephen Arnold is the property and estates senior practice manager.

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Strengths

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  • Joe Stayte, practice manager, is very responsive.

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  • Excellent clerks who are communicative and swift to respond, as well as happy to be flexible.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jay Jagasia
    Jay Jagasia

    Jay Jagasia

    Jay Jagasia is a former solicitor with expertise in commercial and chancery law. He acts in boundary disputes and adverse possession claims, as well as challenging enfranchisement cases and lease renewal disputes. He also frequently handles solicitors' negligence cases relating to the sale of property.

    • Jay Jagasia is an excellent all-round barrister. He is fantastic with clients.

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    • Jay is a go-to counsel for complex property matters. He provides commercial and strategic advice throughout, and is both charming and punchy in court.

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  • Michael Selway
    Michael Selway

    Michael Selway

    Michael Selway deals with a range of real estate matters. His work often involves landlord and tenant disputes and traditional chancery matters. He regularly acts in property possession, right of way and easements cases.

    • Michael Selway is a very good speaker and fast to pick up points.

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    • Michael gives a great deal of consideration to the advice he is giving. He is calm and measured in his advocacy, but strong and clear in putting across his arguments.

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  • Oliver Mitchell
    Oliver Mitchell

    Oliver Mitchell

    Oliver Mitchell has a strong practice focusing on property and trusts work, including possession and boundary disputes. He often acts on water rights matters.

    • Oliver is a reliable go-to for anything to do with utility services or rights.

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    • Oliver Mitchell's drafting is excellent and his advocacy is persuasive.

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