Real Estate Litigation

Camilla Lamont is a well-respected property barrister with expertise pertaining to service charge litigation, mixed-use schemes and commercial property disputes. She is also known for her work in environmental litigation, in particular in relation to nuisance claims.

David Holland KC is a skilled property litigator who is known for working closely with property developers, individual householders and landowners. His expertise extends to property-related professional negligence. He is regularly instructed in relation to significant matters in the appellate courts.

Nicholas Taggart is a leading property junior who is regularly sought out for his expertise in landlord and tenant cases, and for issues arising from commercial property disputes such as rent reviews and dilapidations. He has niche expertise in property-related utilities and telecommunications matters. His vast practice also covers property-related professional negligence matters.

Rupert Cohen is a well-respected junior with a notable landlord and tenant practice. He is also an accredited mediator with particular expertise in the mediation of TOLATA cases. He is noted for expertise in disputes over restrictive covenants and easements.

Timothy Morshead KC is an accomplished property silk with a practice that incorporates chancery and public law litigation. He is notable for his ability to expertly analyse and advise on the interpretation of leases and overage agreements. He regularly appears at all levels of court from tribunals to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. He also acts in arbitrations and expert determinations and as a mediator.

Tom Weekes KC is a specialist in property litigation, including real property disputes, landlord and tenant matters, and property-related human rights and professional negligence cases. He has also authored important texts on notices and rights of light.

Zia Bhaloo KC is a well-established property silk with a longstanding reputation as a top landlord and tenant barrister. She also has niche expertise in telecoms work and the interface between landlord and tenant and insolvency work. She also takes on cases concerning development, with her experience extending to appearances in the Supreme Court.

Ellodie Gibbons is a widely respected property junior known for advising on commercial and residential landlord disputes. Her practice includes service and administration charge issues, right to manage cases and enfranchisement claims.

Katharine Holland KC garners praise for her broad practice and her excellent teamwork. She has a strong track record of acting in high-profile cases including disputes relating to landmarks and football clubs. She also acts as an accredited mediator. She is noted as an expert in the law relating to protests.

Toby Watkin KC advises landowners, local authorities and developers on restrictive covenant, trespass and enforcement issues. He also has experience in property-related telecommunications and professional negligence disputes.

Andy Creer centres her practice on real property, commercial landlord and tenant matters and lease renewals. Her work covers issues such as property damage and land registration. She has additional expertise in telecoms work.

Katrina Yates garners praise for her diligent approach and her expertise when it comes to Land Registry matters. Other areas of focus include landlord and tenant disputes and real property cases as well as related aspects of planning law. She acts for private individuals, central and local government departments and retail companies and other large corporations.

Myriam Stacey KC covers a broad range of real estate litigation issues and has a diverse skill set, handling matters relating to service charges, conveyancing, restrictive covenants, adverse possession and telecoms equipment. She is also known for her work on proprietary estoppel and constructive trust disputes.

Thomas Jefferies is a talented property litigation junior renowned for his work in enfranchisement, lease renewals, planning-related work and both residential and commercial landlord and tenant cases.

Brooke Lyne has an impressive and growing property law practice, and she regularly acts on residential and commercial matters. She has significant experience across the practice area, including acting on matters dealing with service charges, covenant issues and rent arrears disputes.

Evie Barden has a broad practice covering numerous aspects of property litigation. She has strong experience in landlord and tenant issues, including service charge and rent arrears disputes. She is praised by clients for her insightful and concise advice.

Justin Bates KC is a strong property barrister with a wealth of experience in tribunal hearings. He is often instructed to take on rent charge enforcements and is particularly good at residential leasehold property disputes.

Aaron Walder is a very well-regarded property litigator with a wide range of experience. He has experience appearing in the Court of Appeal, and acting in matters related to service charge and commercial lease disputes, as well as redevelopment issues.

Admas Habteslasie regularly acts across a wide range of property law matters. He has experience in landlord and tenant matters, trusts of property disputes and dilapidations disputes, and has significant expertise in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022. He has appeared in the County Court, tribunals and the High Court.

David Nicholls is an experience junior who specialises in property litigation issues. He has a broad practice encompassing both residential and commercial matters, and he is particularly noted for his handling of issues regarding easements, party walls and restrictive covenants.

James Hanham is a well-regarded real estate expert acting in high-value commercial landlord and tenant disputes, as well as a variety of development, easement and property-related professional negligence cases. He attracts significant praise for his clear advice.

Katie Helmore is recognised for her versatile property practice, which covers a wide scope of property law issues. She has specialist knowledge of both aviation and protester injunctions. She regularly appears in the First-tier Tribunal and Lands Chamber on matters relating to service charges and enfranchisement.

Miriam Seitler is noted as a rising star in the real estate litigation sector. Her practice covers all aspects of property litigation, including telecoms and leasehold enfranchisement.

Tom Morris is an impressive junior who is regularly instructed in high-profile property litigation mandates. He has expertise in a broad range of issues including rent disputes, commercial landlord and tenant matters, Building Safety Act cases and possession hearings.

Mattie Green is seen as a rising star of the property bar, having been involved in some of the most significant building safety matters of recent years. Green is also

frequently entrusted to act as sole counsel in complex matters.

Jonathan Wills regularly acts across a wide range of property law matters. He has experience in both commercial and residential cases including restrictive covenant and lease disputes, 1954 Act matters and land rights, among numerous other areas. He has appeared in the County Court, tribunals and the High Court.