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Real Estate Litigation | UK

North East & Yorkshire

Real Estate Litigation ranks firms and lawyers advising on contentious property issues for landlords, landowners and tenants. The section covers development disputes, including those regarding rights of way, boundary lines, rights to light and party walls, as well as contentious landlord and tenant work including rent reviews, lease terminations and dilapidations claims. We primarily consider work concerning commercial real estate assets; however, development disputes affecting residential property can also be included.  For disputes specific to construction and planning, please see our separate coverage of those areas.

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Band 1

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. DLA Piper UK LLP
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    DLA Piper UK LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Eversheds Sutherland
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    Eversheds Sutherland
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 2

  1. Pinsent Masons
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    Pinsent Masons
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths has a significant real estate practice with experience in a range of property disputes. The firm handles contentious matters including dilapidations claims, service charge disputes and lease terminations for an impressive portfolio of clients that includes investors, developers and corporate occupiers.
  3. Walker Morris LLP
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    Walker Morris LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Walker Morris has a highly regarded property litigation department with substantial experience acting for developers, management companies and landlords on all manner of contentious matters. The firm is active across the full range of landlord and tenant disputes, including rent arrears and breaches of leases. The team has further experience in significant matters concerning dilapidations and rights to light. It also counts a number of national house builders among its clients.
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Band 3

  1. CMS
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    CMS
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    CMS has significant expertise in disputes arising from development projects. The firm also handles portfolio management for developers and landlords, regularly advising on rent arrears, occupation disputes and high-value dilapidations. It enjoys an enviable client following in the retail, health and research sectors.
  2. Irwin Mitchell
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    Irwin Mitchell
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
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    Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 4

  1. Bevan Brittan LLP
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    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Clarion
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    Clarion
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Clarion has a well-regarded practice acting on a range of property matters and disputes including break notices, lease renewals and developments. It offers extensive property portfolio management experience for retail and leisure industry clients, as well as house builders and lenders.
  3. DAC Beachcroft LLP
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    DAC Beachcroft LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Hagen Wolf
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    Hagen Wolf
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Hagen Wolf is a boutique property litigation practice offering seasoned legal expertise along bespoke client service. With sector specialisms in transport and landed estates, it offers experienced advice across a range of matters including dilapidations, joint venture mediation and damages. The firm's clients include management companies, commercial leaseholders and trustees, among a wide range of others.
  5. Squire Patton Boggs
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    Squire Patton Boggs
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  6. Gordons LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2026 | Band 4