Ranking tables
Real Estate Litigation | UK
Thames Valley
Band 1
Freeths LLP
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP- Knights plc
Band 1
Band 2
Clare Bellis Freeths LLP- Jon Mowbray Knights plc
Mark Brown Freeths LLP
Phil Hind JMW Solicitors LLP
Simon Foster Shoosmiths LLP- Roger HardwickBrethertons LLP
Up and Coming
Star Associates
Band 1
1 Freeths LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 1 |Freeths advises on the full range of commercial property issues including lease renewals, break notices and terminations. The firm is particularly active in the hospitality and leisure industries. Its lawyers display notable expertise in issues relating to agricultural holdings and issues affecting charities and when representing property developers in contested lease cases.
1 Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 1 |Penningtons Manches Cooper has a respected and versatile team managing property portfolios for national retailers, regularly handling lease renewals and dilapidations claims as well as advising residential clients on service charge disputes. The team also acts for several institutional investors on contested lease renewals and redevelopment. The firm's clients further include educational institutions and startups.
Band 2
2 Blake MorganReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 |Blake Morgan's real estate litigation arm is led from the Thames Valley team and acts for a variety of corporates, high net worth individuals, third sector organisations and lenders. The team has particular specialisations in corporate occupiers and sectors such as charity, education, healthcare, social housing and telecoms.
2 Boyes TurnerReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 |Boyes Turner has a dedicated property litigation team with experience of the full span of disputes. Clients include developers, individuals, and commercial and residential landlords and tenants.
2 Field Seymour ParkesReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 |Field Seymour Parkes houses a well-established practice group, best known for its work in disputes relating to larger real estate transactions. The team in Reading also represents clients in a variety of complex contentious property matters, including dilapidations and lease renewals and terminations. The firm has a noteworthy roster of clients, covering national property developers, housing associations and international retailers. The team also acts for clients in the insurance and non-profit sectors.
2 Shoosmiths LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 |Shoosmiths has a well-respected group offering the full range of property litigation services, specialising in retail and telecommunications, as well as agriculture. The firm demonstrates particular experience in complex landlord and tenant issues and is also equipped to advise on leasehold enfranchisement matters. The firm's client base encompasses international retailers, corporate occupiers, investment landlords and residential developers, and the firm also undertakes advisory and disputes representation for charities with property portfolios.