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Real Estate Litigation - Midlands (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

No5 Barristers' Chambers is a highly regarded set that offers capabilities in a variety of real estate disputes. Its barristers advise on matters including adverse possession claims, beneficial interest disputes and restrictive covenants. The barristers have experience handling matters for developers, private individuals, agricultural landowners and tenants, and a wide range of other local and national businesses. An example of the set's work is Passi v Hansrani, a long-running dispute linked to a large property portfolio in Leicester. A source notes: "The barristers possess profound insights into the real estate sector, backed by a track record of handling significant property disputes and litigation."

Strengths

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The service level offered by the clerks is an advantage to using No5.

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Clerking is second to none. Particular mention goes to director of clerking Danny Griffiths and Jordan Zaza, business and property clerk.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Taylor
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Band 1

David Taylor is a highly respected junior and First-tier Property Tribunal judge with broad experience acting for landlords in tenancy disputes and representing developers in matters including contentious rights of way and boundary disputes. He also handles restrictive covenants and high-value professional negligence claims. Proprietary estoppel disputes are an additional area of expertise.

David Taylor has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is an exceptional barrister and goes the extra mile.

David Taylor is just like a silk in junior's clothing. He ticks all the boxes in terms of superb advocacy and written advice, and is excellent with clients and very personable.

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Mark Anderson
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Band 1

Mark Anderson KC is a highly regarded silk with a broad practice that encompasses property-related litigation, chancery and partnership disputes, among others. He is regularly instructed by solicitors in injunctions and cases before the Court of Appeal and the High Court, as well as the Supreme Court. He also sits as a deputy High Court judge in the Business and Property Courts.

Mark is very thorough and absolutely first-class.

Mark Anderson is approachable, professional and accurate.

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David Mitchell
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Band 2

David Mitchell has a strong chancery practice with particular expertise in real estate disputes. In addition to his experience in contentious probate matters, his practice includes acting on possession orders, restrictive covenants and professional negligence claims. He appears in both tribunals and courtroom trials.

David Mitchell has a collaborative and friendly approach, and is good at working with lay clients. A lot of experience and commercial awareness underlies his sensible and pragmatic advice.

David is an exceptionally gifted and knowledgeable barrister, while being personable and able to connect with the client.

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Imogen Halstead
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Band 3

Imogen Halstead offers a solid practice in property matters. She is experienced in handling proprietary estoppel, ownership and possession-related disputes as well as boundary issues.

Imogen is exceptionally good at multiparty litigation and putting the client's case forward in a clear, professional and pragmatic way.

Imogen Halstead is an excellent technical lawyer who works well with both solicitors and lay clients. Her advocacy style, both in court and in writing, is strong, clear and well reasoned.

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Silks (KC)

Midlands (Bar)

Real Estate Litigation
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Mark Anderson KC
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Band 1
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Midlands (Bar)

Real Estate Litigation
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David Taylor
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Band 1
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David Mitchell
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Band 2
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Imogen Halstead
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Band 3
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