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Radcliffe Chambers

Real Estate Litigation

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Radcliffe Chambers

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Real Estate Litigation - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Radcliffe Chambers provides expertise in a host of contentious property matters, as well as related areas including trusts, professional negligence and insolvency disputes. Members have undertaken repair cases, service charge disputes, rent review matters and rights of way cases, among others. This year, the set was involved in Savage v Savage, wherein the meaning of s.15(3) of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 was determined in the Court of Appeal. An instructing solicitor says of the set: "Their barristers are all very bright and their juniors are excellent. No problem is too big and even on small matters they are willing to help." Another interviewee adds that the set provides "great strength in depth across all levels of seniority, covering all aspects of real estate litigation."

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Strengths

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  • Senior practice manager Callum Clark is a standout guy; he is responsive and helpful.

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  • I'm a big fan of Radcliffe - their clerks are great. Deputy head of clerking Lee Wright is really good.

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  • Head of clerking John Clark, practice manager Justin Allen and the rest of the clerking team provide an excellent clerking service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward Hicks
    Edward Hicks

    Edward Hicks

    Edward Hicks demonstrates strength in a range of disputes concerning property law. He has experience representing clients in high-value residential landlord and tenant matters. Some of his areas of expertise include boundaries and easements, as well as restrictive covenant litigation.

    • Edward is a very good, strong advocate.

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    • Edward is brilliant and provides much appreciated clarity to complex contentious matters.

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  • Howard Smith
    Howard Smith

    Howard Smith

    Howard Smith has an extensive property practice which includes party wall disputes and appeals, nuisance, trespass and boundary matters, rights of light, land sales and professional negligence cases. He is a highly regarded advocate and has appeared in many leading cases. He is a regular speaker on property issues.

    • Howard is a go-to barrister for party wall disputes.

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    • His understanding of construction and his ability to read technical drawings, coupled with his understanding of the law, makes him an excellent barrister.

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  • Marie-Claire Bleasdale
    Marie-Claire Bleasdale

    Marie-Claire Bleasdale

    Marie-Claire Bleasdale is a highly experienced property junior whose practice includes advising on cases involving conveyancing and real property issues. She is frequently instructed in landlord and tenant cases.

    • She is very user-friendly, practical and knowledgeable.

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    • Marie-Claire is a force of nature. She is direct, has really good judgment, has a huge bank of experience to draw on and is a very tough and clever advocate.

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  • Simon Williams
    Simon Williams

    Simon Williams

    Simon Williams acts for property professionals, private individuals and companies in a range of real estate disputes, and is acknowledged for his advisory work and expertise in professional negligence cases. He regularly appears at all levels of domestic courts and tribunals, and is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, being able to act as a mediator.

    • Simon is the type of barrister who remains calm and brings assurance to clients in stressful situations. His ability to grasp the issues quickly has been invaluable.

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    • Simon is a very strong, client facing counsel and is an expert in his field.

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    • He is an all-round highly qualified and experienced barrister who is a pleasure to work with and very personable.

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  • William Moffett
    William Moffett

    William Moffett

    William Moffett predominantly focuses on matters concerning beneficial ownership of land, options and easements. He also possesses expertise in landlord and tenant cases. He has worked in a number of disputes surrounding agricultural land.

    • He is an authoritative presence both to clients and in court.

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    • William is phenomenal - his ability to cut through and distil the most complex issues is second to none.

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