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Real Estate Litigation | UK

Northern Ireland

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. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Real Estate Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    A&L Goodbody has a strong team that acts on a wide spectrum of property disputes. Its client base features shopping centre operators, financial institutions, housing associations and utility companies, among others. The firm regularly acts for clients in landlord and tenant disputes, while also impressing in litigation relating to professional negligence and nuisance allegations. It has an active practice providing counsel to landowners and house builders.
  2. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Real Estate Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Carson McDowell has a respected practice with a strong capacity for representing clients in various property disputes, including trespass, nuisance and dilapidations claims. Its clients include sizeable developers and national retailers. The team offers considerable experience in contentious matters relating to residential and commercial premises, as well as social infrastructure assets.
  3. Cleaver Fulton Rankin
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    Cleaver Fulton Rankin
    Real Estate Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Cleaver Fulton Rankin has a prominent team undertaking a variety of real estate disputes, including landlord and tenant issues, adverse possession claims and breach of covenant cases. The firm acts on high-profile and complex matters for private individuals, developers, large corporates and financial institutions, among other clients. It has a deep industry-specific understanding of the banking sector, with additional expertise acting for retail and energy clients. It is noted for its handling of alternative dispute resolution, offering a number of experienced mediators.
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Band 2
  1. Mills Selig
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    Mills Selig
    Real Estate Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Mills Selig is a well-reputed practice with a strong presence in Northern Ireland and a great deal of expertise in real estate litigation. The firm represents a broad range of clients including retailers, residential and commercial developers, public bodies and private individuals. Its areas of expertise include landlord and tenant disputes, dilapidations claims and forfeiture cases.
  2. Tughans
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    Tughans
    Real Estate Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    The team at Tughans has a range of expertise relating to property litigation, including disputes relating to landlord and tenant law, real estate development and land sales. The firm's clients include energy companies, care providers and corporate occupiers in addition to property investors and developers.
  3. Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2024 | Band 2