Flint Bishop Limited has a demonstrable ability to manage property disputes at every level of the UK judicial system, acting for an enviable client list which includes landowners, developers, and commercial landlords. Practice head Qamer Ghafoor has advised extensively on large complex commercial disputes, and Jon Jefferies, who joined the practice from Freeths LLP in November 2023, adds notable experience in commercial litigation and insolvency cases. Kelly Savage has undertaken key roles in High Court and Court of Appeal cases. Jo Milward‘s portfolio of work includes forfeiture claims, assignments, and breach of lease disputes. Richard Burton joined the team from Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP in June 2023.

Freeths LLP's property litigation team is known for its ability to advise on a range of issues, including lease terminations, breaches of obligations, forfeitures, and professional indemnity claims. Paul Tomkins handles the full range of real estate disputes, while Simon Baigent has distinct knowledge of restructurings, insolvencies and landlord and tenant litigation. Edward Pickard specialises in all elements of landlord and tenant matters, and Beth Jenkins oversees a broad caseload including trespass issues, lease renewals, dilapidations, and adverse possession claims.

Howes Percival LLP’s solid client base includes large companies, investment funds, institutional landlords, and developers. The team is noted for its breadth of expertise and management of property portfolios for both landlords and tenants. Geraint Davies has amassed considerable experience in high-value property disputes covering a wide range of real estate issues, and Satnam Chayra is well respected for her property litigation prowess, predominantly assisting with landlord and tenant cases. Leanne Davis is a landlord and tenant specialist whose purview includes high-value dilapidations, renewals, forfeitures and covenant claims.

Browne Jacobson LLP is trusted to lead significant matters for its clients from the retail, public, and health sectors, and commercial lease renewals and dilapidation disputes remain a key source of work for the team. James Coles spearheads the practice as a property litigation specialist who regularly caters to notable retail stakeholders. Emma Stafford and Sarah Ward have both advised extensively on commercial landlord and tenant disputes, and Victoria Curran is experienced in property damage claims.

Nelsons Solicitors Limited fields a dedicated property litigation team with notable expertise in the East Midlands, particularly regarding residential property disputes. Simon Waterfield is a well-regarded property litigation specialist and has a deep understanding of public and private right-of-way disputes. Chris Chan joined the practice in January 2024, and Paula Haverkamp handles landlord and tenant cases, representing some of the group’s key letting agent clients.

Wilkin Chapman LLP is known for its work regarding possession orders and lease renewals, as well as its capabilities with agricultural property matters. Joshua Briggs is regularly instructed by the firm’s portfolio and social housing clients, while Tom Hickingbottom excels in residential, agricultural, and commercial landlord and tenant disputes. Siobahn Sylvester‘s expertise focuses on enfranchisement work, while developers, portfolio owners, and social housing providers instruct Hannah Loft to act in complex contentious property matters.

Smith Partnership‘s property litigation team is particularly active in the hospitality sector. Practice head Russell Davies has led a number of property disputes pertaining to pub tenancies and contested lease renewals, while Bally Atwal manages a range of contentious property matters, including possession proceedings, applications for relief, renewals, dilapidations, and covenant breaches. Liam Kreibich helps resolve residential landlord and tenant issues.