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Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2026 : North West
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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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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.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKThe quality of WHN is really up there with City Centre expertise.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKWHN punches above its weight. It has a small but very capable property litigation team.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKWHN has exceptional lawyers. They are diligent, knowledgeable and experienced.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKYou'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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Band 2 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.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKDaniel responds in a timely fashion, does quality work and is always willing to go the extra mile.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKDaniel is always available, aware of options and provides good, practical, commercially astute advice.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKDaniel is extremely hard-working and really knows his stuff. I rate him very highly.
Real Estate Litigation respondentUKDaniel Long is excellent and as good as you're going to get.
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