LAWYER PROFILE

Alison Hardy

UK 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Litigation

London (Firms)

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Real estate acquisitions and sales

- Real estate litigation and dispute resolution

- Real estate development

Career

Alison is a partner leading the real estate dispute resolution team based in London. Alison has over 25 years' experience of resolving disputes across the commercial real estate sector and has a particular interest in property-related insolvency, development disputes and property investment disputes as well as the telecoms and technology fields. Clients benefit from Alison's market insight and commercial acumen. Alison is ranked as a Band 1 leading individual in Chambers UK, a Tier 1 Leading Partner in Legal 500 and is recommended in Who's Who Legal. She regularly speaks at conferences including for the RICS and often writes or comments in trade and national press.

For additional information on Alison's professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/a/alison-hardy

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Alison Hardy heads Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's real estate disputes and enjoys a strong reputation in the market for her litigation practice. She frequently advises technology companies and developers on complex contentious property issues.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is really bright and great at thinking through the best way to fulfil a client's objective.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She has a thorough understanding of the law and is sensitive to clients’ commercial needs.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Alison is one of the best in her field. She's extremely professional, an exceptional leader and an excellent role model.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Alison is a heavyweight in real estate litigation. She is incredibly good at being tactical and has a great instinct for what the right outcomes are and what we can achieve.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession