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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Real Estate Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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To help our clients in managing their real estate disputes, our dedicated real estate litigators provide a first-class and innovative real estate dispute resolution service. These disputes are of critical importance to our clients and we draw together the skills and resources needed to offer timely and commercial advice from the point of instruction. We have the resources and experience to deal with all aspects of an actual or threatened dispute, whatever the scale of the issue.

We can help across a wide range of areas including development-related matters such as contested site assembly, rights of light and other easements and possession issues, insolvency, transactional disputes, professional negligence, restrictive covenants, business rates, disputes on compulsory purchase orders and other compensation issues, Telecommunications Act issues and leasehold enfranchisement, all which helps manage disputes.

We can also assist with all types of landlord and tenant disputes, including business lease renewals, rent review issues, lease termination, dilapidation claims and service charge disputes

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Real Estate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has an impressive property litigation practice with an emphasis on major commercial real estate. The dedicated team of experts is able to handle a wide variety of matters including high-value disputes stemming from major public projects, infrastructure and mixed-use developments. The firm is also frequently instructed on litigation concerning rating as well as a range of landlord and tenant issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer secured an urgent injunction to prevent protesters, including Just Stop Oil, from disrupting London Gatwick Airport.

Strengths

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  • No detail is overlooked, and the quality of the team is deep. They are very good at creating a strategy to deliver the outcome for which their clients strive.

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  • I was really impressed with the willingness of the HSF Kramer team to get involved at short notice and with their herculean efforts.

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  • The department has a deeply committed and talented team of solicitors.

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  • The firm provides strategic solutions which are clearly framed and well thought out.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alison Hardy
    Alison Hardy

    Alison Hardy

    Alison Hardy heads Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's real estate disputes and enjoys a strong reputation in the market for her litigation practice. She frequently advises technology companies and developers on complex contentious property issues.

    • She is really bright and great at thinking through the best way to fulfil a client's objective.

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    • She has a thorough understanding of the law and is sensitive to clients’ commercial needs.

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    • Alison is one of the best in her field. She's extremely professional, an exceptional leader and an excellent role model.

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    • Alison is a heavyweight in real estate litigation. She is incredibly good at being tactical and has a great instinct for what the right outcomes are and what we can achieve.

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  • Matthew Weal
    Matthew Weal

    Matthew Weal

    Matthew Weal is a senior associate with experience handling a wide variety of real estate litigation. He frequently assists clients with dilapidations, lease renewals and rent reviews, among other things.

    • Matthew has an amazing eye for the legal issues that will unlock a case.

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    • Matthew is a talented lawyer with an ability to grasp issues and work as part of a wider team to position the issue to the client's advantage.

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