Real Estate Litigation
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Midlands (Bar)
Band 2
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0845 210 5555Chambers Review
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 Markillie & Hall v Brewer, a boundary dispute linked to a development site. A source notes: "No5 Barristers' Chambers has a great breadth of experience and specialism across its junior counsel."
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"No5 Barristers' Chambers has an excellent group of clerks who are collaborative and ensure continuity."
"Danny Griffiths, director of clerking, is the best and most personable clerk we deal with."
"The clerks go the extra mile."
"No5 Barristers' Chambers has an excellent group of clerks who are collaborative and ensure continuity."
"Danny Griffiths, director of clerking, is the best and most personable clerk we deal with."
"The clerks go the extra mile."
Notable Practitioners
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 provides concise and realistic advice. He is excellent with clients and is always mindful of commerciality for his clients."
"David Taylor is a superb counsel who always reassures the client that they are in very safe hands."
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 impressed me. He's very good at helping to find a way to get to the end practically. This helps in setting out a strategy from the outset."
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 Halstead is superbly well organised. She is an engaging and authoritative advocate."
"Imogen is never afraid to alert the client to potential weaknesses, but with practical advice to ensure that the client can secure the best possible outcome at all times."