Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 3
About
Provided by Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall
At Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall, we have a dedicated commercial property litigation department with an excellent reputation, specialising in commercial property dispute. We act for a number of large commercial landlords and retail investors whose property portfolios span across the country and our client base is constantly growing.
Litigation can be expensive and time consuming and so where court action can be avoided we will look to explore more commercial and cost-effective solutions to disputes.
We provide an expedient and high quality service in areas where potential disputes may arise, including:
- Breach of Covenant
- Dilapidations Claims
- Forfeiture and Possession
- Insolvency
- Lease Disputes
- Lease Renewal and Security of Tenure
- Rent and Service Charge Recovery
Chambers Review
Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall in Bury has a noteworthy real estate disputes practice that represents property owners and residents, as well as house builders, real estate investors and property management companies. The team is particularly adept at representing clients in contentious lease renewal proceedings in the retail sector. Its work also includes dilapidations claims, service charge disputes and insolvency-related matters.
Work Highlights
- Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall advised Whoop Hall Country Clubon matters including contested rent arrears, unlawful subletting or parting with possession and term disrepair.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Woodcocks provides exceptionally high standards of knowledge and guidance."
"They are extremely good at explaining matters to clients in layman's terms."
"Woodcocks respond quickly and efficiently to handle matters, even at short notice."
"The team has exceptional knowledge in service charge-related laws and a proven record of winning cases for clients."
"Woodcocks provides exceptionally high standards of knowledge and guidance."
"They are extremely good at explaining matters to clients in layman's terms."
"Woodcocks respond quickly and efficiently to handle matters, even at short notice."
"The team has exceptional knowledge in service charge-related laws and a proven record of winning cases for clients."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Long is the head of Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall's commercial division and has a significant contentious real estate practice. He regularly assists clients with landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewal proceedings and dilapidations claims.
"Daniel is extremely detailed and able to consider 360 degrees of any problem while also managing client expectations."
"Daniel Long is always accessible and responsive. He provides detailed but measured and commercially relevant advice."
"Daniel Long has strong commercial acumen. He quickly gets to grips with issues and offers commercial solutions to them."
"Daniel Long is very clear and succinct in what he recommends. He has a very pragmatic, balanced and sensible approach from the client's perspective."
Eleanor Longworth is held in high esteem by clients for her capable handling of commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters. She has a particular focus on long leasehold issues, including ground rent and service charge disputes.
"Eleanor is a brilliant lawyer with acute awareness of long-term strategy and consequences."
"Eleanor Longworth is so knowledgeable, calming and professional."
"Eleanor is very thorough and fully conversant with the subject matter."
Ranked Lawyers at
Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall
North West