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Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall

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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

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Real Estate Litigation - North West

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall assisted a private individual with a lease extension dispute against The Crown Estate.

Strengths

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  • WHN are always ready and willing to give the right advice and to consider alternative methods of achieving the desired outcome for the client.

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  • The quality of WHN is really up there with City Centre expertise.

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  • WHN punches above its weight. It has a small but very capable property litigation team.

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  • WHN has exceptional lawyers. They are diligent, knowledgeable and experienced.

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  • You're getting Manchester City Centre-quality lawyers, but they're based in South-East Lancashire, so the fees are much less.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Long
    Daniel Long

    Daniel Long

    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.

    • Danny has sound legal knowledge about property law. He is one of the most thorough lawyers I have ever met.

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    • Daniel responds in a timely fashion, does quality work and is always willing to go the extra mile.

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    • Daniel is always available, aware of options and provides good, practical, commercially astute advice.

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    • Daniel is extremely hard-working and really knows his stuff. I rate him very highly.

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    • Daniel Long is excellent and as good as you're going to get.

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  • Eleanor Longworth
    Eleanor Longworth

    Eleanor Longworth

    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.

    • The quality of Eleanor's work is excellent. She is meticulous and is very good at keeping clients up to date about every matter she is dealing with.

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    • Eleanor is excellent in all areas.

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    • Eleanor's combination of technical expertise and client empathy in a highly specialised area of property law makes her a standout.

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    • Eleanor always provides timely, commercially astute advice on how to achieve our goals.

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    • Eleanor is an excellent lawyer. I have recommended her to friends from across the country with property litigation issues.

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