Real Estate Litigation
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Western (Bar)
Band 2
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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 comments: "All the counsel have been extremely able and expertly assisted in complex matters." A significant work highlight for this year is Winter & Winter v Winter & Ors, a prominent proprietary estoppel claim.
Stephen Arnold is the property and estates practice manager.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at Guildhall Chambers are a great asset to the set. They are always helpful, straightforward and efficient."
"The clerks are always friendly, efficient and quick to respond."
"The clerks have a good understanding of each counsel and their suitability to the enquiry."
"The clerks at Guildhall Chambers are a great asset to the set. They are always helpful, straightforward and efficient."
"The clerks are always friendly, efficient and quick to respond."
"The clerks have a good understanding of each counsel and their suitability to the enquiry."
Notable Practitioners
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 a robust advocate. He is very thorough in his preparation of the case."
"Jay Jagasia is always very well prepared. He is good at putting clients at ease and engendering trust. His advice always takes into account the commerciality of the given situation."
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 is very thorough and puts a great deal of effort into his advice. His attention to detail is superb, leaving no stone unturned. He is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent advocate."
"Michael Selway is able to explain very complex matters to lay clients in a way they understand. He is good and practical with his advocacy."
Oliver Mitchell has a strong practice focusing on property and trusts work, including possession and boundary disputes. He often acts in water rights matters.
"Oliver gets to grips with cases quickly and efficiently. He provides excellent advice, is able to make clients feel comfortable in court and is an excellent advocate."
"Oliver is personable and gives sound, solid and realistic advice. His drafting is of a very high standard."