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. Work highlights for this year include Derwent Lodge Estates v Signature Living Hotel & Others, a landlord and tenant dispute involving 30 owners of flats, and Stama Development Limited v Salford City Council, a high-valued development lease issue.

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 Cumbria Zoo Company Limited v The Zoo Investment Company Limited whereby they assisted the latter on a trial regarding a lease forfeiture dispute.

9 St John Street continues to offer expertise in a wide range of property disputes. Barristers from the set are often instructed by both landlords and tenants in high-value commercial cases, as well as complex residential disputes. The members of the set showcase strength in adverse possession claims, nuisance matters and a variety of covenant and easement issues. A particular work highlight for this year was Healey v Fraine, where the set acted for the claimants in a possession case related to a property in Manchester.