Real Estate Litigation | UK Bar

Kings Chambers is an excellent all-round property set. It handles everything from cases pertaining to developments, to possession and trespassing claims. Its first-class members act for local authorities, real estate businesses and individuals, among other clients. In the recent past, barristers at Kings Chambers have appeared in several impressive cases, including those relating to high-profile premises and developments. A work highlight for this year is Preston Muslim Education Council v Bhatia, a commercial right of way dispute in relation to school premises. One source comments: "There is no matter that I would not trust Kings to be able to do regarding real estate disputes." Another source notes the set has "barristers with instinctive thinking, who are approachable in chambers but formidable in court".

Barristers at Exchange Chambers are frequently called on to act in litigation pertaining to property acquisitions and developments, as well as complex cases regarding trusts. Members also handle property-related professional negligence cases, title and registry matters, and forfeiture cases. The set's clients include developers, local authorities and individuals. This year, among the work highlights was Cwmni Rheoli Pentref Marina Conwy v Michael McCarthy, a dispute over holiday lets. A source notes: "Exchange has a broad range of experience across all areas of property litigation."

18 St John Street is equipped to handle a range of contentious real estate matters, including adverse possession, breaches of covenant and nuisance. The barristers also act in landlord and tenant disputes, and agricultural matters. An example of the set's recent work is Dillhaven Ltd v Suleman, a case involving a trespass and nuisance claim in relation to the use of ANPR cameras on the car park of the former Conservative Club in Middleton. One source comments: "Everyone from clerks to counsel is very accessible." Another source notes 18 St John Street Chambers is "an excellent set" with "skilled and highly intelligent practitioners".