Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 1
Contact number
(01603) 660155Chambers Review
Mills & Reeve has a formidable reputation for commercial and residential landlord and tenant, development, land licence and trusts disputes. The firm frequently acts for investors, developers, hotels and universities. It has broad experience complemented by niche expertise in areas such as agricultural disputes, in which the firm represents corporate and investment bodies.
Work Highlights
- Mills & Reeve acted for Wallace Estates Limited in defending an application for a remediation order under the Building Safety Act 2022 in relation to defective fire compartmentation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mills & Reeve are very well respected. Their service is second to none."
"Mills & Reeve have a good breath of experience and talent covering the most relevant areas within real estate disputes."
"Mills & Reeve are very well respected. Their service is second to none."
"Mills & Reeve have a good breath of experience and talent covering the most relevant areas within real estate disputes."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Hanson handles development-related disputes including those arising from land valuations. He has further strength in landlord and tenant issues for clients in the education sector.
"Richard istotally impressive: a very safe pair of hands and very client-focused."
Richard New offers particular strength in business rates liability issues for clients in the leisure and logistics sectors. He also advises on rent review and leasing matters.
James Hordern acts for clients in the agriculture and higher education sectors on fire safety liabilities and tenancy disputes. He also advises on leasehold enfranchisement.
"James is a really bright guy: the complete package."
Julian Steed acts for developers, education institutions and private clients on contentious tenancy successions, restrictive covenants and village green applications. He has an additional focus on agricultural property issues.
"I am a 'superfan' of Julian!"
"Julian is vastly experienced and really excels at client care. He is very knowledgeable, especially on agricultural matters."
Sam Maw advises on commercial and residential development work for landowners and investor clients. He also has experience in acting on landlord and tenant matters such as dilapidations and service charge disputes.
"Sam is the best real estate litigator I have ever worked with. He is calm, knowledgeable and packed full of common sense."
"Samuel Maw is very good on development litigation, enjoyable to work with and brilliant on the law. He is one of the best around."