Chambers Review
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Real Estate Litigation - Midlands
What the Team is Known For
Lodders is a respected firm with a varied property litigation offering, often acting for house builders and developers. It is notable for its strength in acting in landlord and tenant disputes, including dilapidations claims and rent reviews, as well as proprietary estoppel matters. The firm also represents clients in boundary disputes and right of way matters.
Strengths
We have found that their expertise has been varied and comprehensive.
It is a boutique firm but has a very experienced property litigation team and the work they do belies the size of the firm. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Lodders has exceptionally personable solicitors who are very good and consistently available for clients.
They are thorough and knowledgeable, spotting any potential issues before they arise and giving practical and commercial advice to get the client through even the trickiest situations.
The team is able to balance robustly and fearlessly advancing a client's case with giving pragmatic and realistic advice.
Notable practitioners
Victoria Khandker regularly acts in commercial property disputes for both landlords and tenants, as well as those concerning family estates. Her areas of expertise include issues relating to contested leases, dilapidations and property ownership. She heads the Lodders property disputes team.
She has a really impressive command of the detail and is a great people person who is good with both clients and opponents.
Victoria is terrific - she provides great client care as well as being a really good lawyer and a great litigator.
She is very quick to see weaknesses in a claim and formulate a strategy.
Lauren knows the law and applies it in a practical way that makes sense for the client. She is responsive, organised, efficient and a pleasure to work with. If Lauren is on your team, you can't lose.