Real Estate Litigation | UK

Addleshaw Goddard's high-quality team has an enviable client base that includes several large retailers, manufacturers and institutional investors. The firm handles an impressively wide range of contentious matters including complex lease renewals, break notices, and landlord and tenant disputes. The team is recognised for its expertise in handling CVAs for institutional landlords. It is also experienced in property portfolio management and contentious matters related to development and refurbishment projects.

DLA Piper has a strong track record of representing household-name clients. The firm specialises in handling disputes of all stripes, including dilapidations, mineral rights claims and complex protest actions on a national level. It assists clients with property portfolios in a number of industries, including leisure, entertainment and retail. The team is able to call on the firm's global network to serve clients on cross-border mandates and in high-profile disputes.

Eversheds Sutherland boasts a deep bench that advises clients on high-profile real estate disputes involving everything from dilapidation disputes to possessions and conditional break notices. The firm regularly advises on disputes arising from a range of development projects and infrastructure schemes. The team has significant expertise in the transport, telecommunications and retail sectors. It also possesses deep knowledge of property-related insolvency matters.

Pinsent Masons has a respected team with expertise in real estate matters pertaining to high-profile cases. The firm is particularly sought after for advice on right to light cases. Its team is experienced in handling a variety of contentious matters arising from the management of property portfolios and complex judicial review proceedings. It represents a number of prominent clients, including large private equity funds and telecommunications operators. Pinsent Masons counts developers and house builders among its clients.

Irwin Mitchell's strong real estate team has a wealth of expertise in both residential and commercial property disputes. The firm possesses a portfolio of clients including investors, developers and corporate occupiers as well as major retailers. It handles landlord and tenant disputes, as well as a range of contentious matters relating to rights of way and vacant possession.

Womble Bond Dickinson boasts a strong team that handles an impressively wide variety of real estate litigation. The firm regularly represents residential landlords and telecommunications companies in matters ranging from high-value dilapidations to site possession and trespass. The team undertakes significant disputes relating to development projects. It also has notable expertise in the transport, telecommunications and agricultural sectors.

Bevan Brittan has a well-resourced property litigation team which covers a range of disputes, including commercial, residential and unlawful occupation. The group acts for clients in the public and private sectors, offering support on property and risk management, as well as consultancy advice.

DAC Beachcroft houses a well-regarded real estate litigation team, particularly for its expertise in telecoms work. The team also has extensive experience in handling disputes for investors, funds and developers, among others.

Squire Patton Boggs's property litigation team frequently handles possession claims and the full spectrum of contentious landlord and tenant matters. The firm is well regarded for its handling of land compensation claims and telecommunications disputes, as well as issues relating to compulsory purchase orders. It has a strong client base in the aviation, energy and retail sectors.