Real Estate Litigation
London (Bar)
7 years ranked
Provided by Selborne Chambers
Trusts, Fraud, Undue Influence, Fiduciary Duties, Professional Negligence, Real Property, Easements, Restrictive Covenants, Development Agreements, Options, Boundary Disputes, Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Lease Renewals, Dilapidations, Mortgages, Enfranchisement, Rights of First Refusal, Service Charges
Henry Webb has a wealth of experience as a trial and appellate advocate.
In recent years, Henry has appeared regularly in the High Court. He acted for the successful landlord in Coldunell Ltd v Hotel Management International Ltd, in which the claimant beat its part 36 offer. He also appeared for the defendant landlord in Stonecrest Marble Ltd v Shepherds Bush Housing Association, a case concerning landlord liability for retained parts which was listed by Property Week magazine as one of its top property cases of the year.
Henry has appeared in the Court of Appeal in Jones v Roundlistic Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2284 (concerning the application of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 to a residential lease), Gore v Naheed [2017] EWCA Civ 369 (relating to the extent of an easement) and Rabiu v Marlbray Ltd [2016] 1 WLR 5147 (application of section 2 of the Law of Property (MP) Act 1989 to joint purchasers). He also appeared for the successful appellant to the Supreme Court in Szepietowski v Serious Organised Crime Agency [2013] UKSC 65 (led by Romie Tager QC).
Chancery Bar Association, Property Bar Association (Treasurer 2019)
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Henry Webb acts in a range of property cases, such as those concerning leaseholder disputes, easements and breaches of trust. He has appeared in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
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Henry was a reassuring presence for the client, had an easy manner with the judge and was very skillful at presenting the case.
He is very popular with clients for his calm and approachable manner, his expertise and clarity, and his strategic and practical advice.
Henry is very clear and pragmatic but also an expert advocate.
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