About

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We're adept at handling all types of disputes in the field of real estate and in both commercial and residential landlord and tenant work.

The property world is highly diverse with a variety of businesses and private individuals operating across it. Disputes can arise in all shapes and sizes but we pride ourselves on our versatility to act for every type of client, discussing their problems in clear language without unnecessary legal jargon in order to get the result they want. We don't impose standard solutions but our extensive knowledge of the property sphere means that we can give well-informed advice geared to the client's needs both present and future.

We represent clients in all forums including the High Court and County Court, Lands Tribunal, and the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).  All of our property specialists are members of the Property Litigation Association and we have strong working relationships with specialist surveyors and experts, as well as Chancery barristers. Above all, we recognise that the property world is a business in which personal relationships count and we fully address the human as well as the legal dimension of any problem.
 

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - The South

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Thomson Snell & Passmore is skilled at advising clients on the contentious aspects of property portfolio management. The firm regularly handles landlord and tenant disputes, easement cases, boundary disputes and breaches of covenant. Its clients include property developers, high net worth individuals and charities. The team has notable experience advising developers and other parties on land use issues, including access rights.

Work Highlights

  • Thomson Snell & Passmore advised Winterbrook Properties on contested business lease renewal proceedings concerning premises in Greater London.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Steggles
2
Mark Steggles
Head of Real Estate Litigation
2
Band 2
Mark Steggles has particular strength in property insolvency litigation as well as advising on possession and forfeiture proceedings. He also advises on contested planning permission issues, with further experience acting for housing developers on right of way and land option matters.

Mark is technically good, a nice person to deal with and steely as a property litigator.

Mark gave us clear, proactive advice.

Alison Sparks
3
Alison Sparks
3
Band 3

Alison Sparks is highly regarded for her landlord and tenant work. She often works on behalf of a range of clients, including retail property owners, whom she is adept at advising across entire property portfolios.

She is fantastic, the safest pair of hands a client could want. She is always a pleasure to work with.

Alison Spark is really very efficient and very organised. Her written communication is really good; she sets out the options we have and is responsive.

Guy Evans
Associates to watch

Guy Evans is a solid real estate litigation practitioner with expertise in a wide range of areas including property finance disputes, landlord and tenant issues and recovery actions, among numerous others.

Guy was calm, efficient and knowledgeable in a period of great stress.

Guy is extremely approachable and knowledgeable.

Ranked Lawyers at
Thomson Snell & Passmore

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The South

Real Estate Litigation

Mark Steggles
2
Mark Steggles
Head of Real Estate Litigation
2
Band 2
Alison Sparks
3
Alison Sparks
3
Band 3
Guy Evans
Associates to watch

Members

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