Real Estate Litigation | UK Bar

St Philips Chambers is a highly regarded set with an impressive reputation for property litigation matters. These include boundary disputes and easements, possession claims and disputes regarding restrictive covenants. Members of the set frequently act for regional and national clients, including commercial landlords and tenants, developers, local authorities and private individuals. Tenants at the set frequently appear in the higher courts. One of the particular work highlights for this year was for the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham, where members successfully secured possession orders in light of the recent protest encampments. Sources say: "St Philips is a one-stop shop. I very rarely ever need to look elsewhere." Another adds that St Philips has "excellent offerings at both junior and silk levels".

No5 Barristers' Chambers is a highly regarded set that offers capabilities in a variety of real estate disputes. Its barristers advise on matters including adverse possession claims, beneficial interest disputes and restrictive covenants. The barristers have experience handling matters for developers, private individuals, agricultural landowners and tenants, and a wide range of other local and national businesses. An example of the set's work is Passi v Hansrani, a long-running dispute linked to a large property portfolio in Leicester. A source notes: "The barristers possess profound insights into the real estate sector, backed by a track record of handling significant property disputes and litigation."