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Pinsent Masons

Real Estate Litigation

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Real Estate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
The team at Pinsent Masons is widely acknowledged for its expertise and solid capabilities across the full range of real estate litigation. The group advises clients on contentious landlord and tenant matters, vacant possession cases and development disputes, with a healthy reputation for its work in rights to light. The team's other specialist areas of expertise include energy-related property litigation, dilapidations and real estate cases concerning hotels, mixed-use property and estates. The firm acts for a variety of clients including landlords, government entities and developers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons advised Gentian Infrastructure on a High Court claim brought against it by its tenant Elior in respect of pandemic rent suspension provision incorporated into the underleases of various commercial units at multiple hospital sites.

Strengths

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  • They demonstrated very good knowledge and utilised their ability to negotiate to reach the client's desired outcomes.

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  • All team members are consistently high-performing.

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  • They are clear, considered and work well with our consultants and internal stakeholders.

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  • The partners and associates were extremely articulate and explained issues clearly and without confusing those without a legal background.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Melissa Thompson
    Melissa Thompson

    Melissa Thompson

    Melissa Thompson is adept at advising on high-value development disputes and regularly works with investors, insurers and developers. She has notable expertise in matters concerning right to light and title constraints, as well as handling portfolio management for large estates.

    • Melissa is really good at keeping cases under control. She is totally reliable and reassuring to clients.

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  • Richard Bartle
    Richard Bartle

    Richard Bartle

    Richard Bartle is an emerging partner who regularly advises on complex property disputes. He is particularly experienced in handling matters for institutional investors, developers and hotels.

    • Richard is a real rising star.

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    • Richard is excellent to work with. He is articulate, very personable and has a very nice manner.

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