Addleshaw Goddard's property litigation practice is noted for its ‘dynamic approach’, and is considered ‘a leading team in Manchester’ by clients. The team advises a number of lucrative clients, including the Co-operative Group, Vue Cinemas, and Marks & Spencer, on matters relating to business rates, dilapidations and development issues. ‘Go-to partner in the property litigation world’ Chris Perrin heads the practice following the June 2023 retirement of Charles Jagger. Key practitioners in the team include the ‘incredibly hardworking‘ Vicki Sandbrook , the ‘extremely conscientious’ Patricia Love, and Joanne Mills who is noted for her ‘meticulous attention-to-detail’. Andy Feehan has particular expertise in handling institutional landlord disputes.
Property litigation in North West
Addleshaw Goddard
Responsables de la pratique:
Chris Perrin
Autres avocats clés:
Patricia Love; Joanne Mills; Andy Feehan; Vicki Sandbrook; Alex Wolfenden; Annie Hennis
Les références
‘What sets Addleshaw Goddard apart is their seamless collaboration with the wider project team. By fostering a dynamic approach, they ensure that the legal expertise aligns with the project goals. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also results in comprehensive legal solutions. This dynamism is represented across their team.’
‘Andy Feehan and Joanna Mills stand out individually for their exemplary contributions. Andy’s strategic insights and Joanne’s meticulous attention-to-detail make them invaluable assets on disputes. Their dedication sets a high standard, driving successful outcomes and commercial results.’
‘Patricia Love goes above and beyond for all of her clients. She is extremely conscientious and detail-orientated and leaves no stone unturned. For counsel she is very easy to work with, adopting a collaborative approach. Clients undoubtedly value her sound advice and judgement.’
Principaux clients
abrdn
Bruntwood Group of Companies
Co-operative Group
Hillview Group
Marks and Spencer
Network Rail
Santander UK Plc
Property Alliance Group
Vue Cinemas
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's property litigation group is led by David McGuirk, who is noted for his provision of ‘commercially sound advice grounded in legal expertise’. The Manchester team is well-equipped to assist its clients with contentious landlord and tenant matters, the management of real estate portfolios, and development and property disputes revolving around the range of property types, from Grade II listed buildings to large and high-value commercial city centre properties. The ‘excellent’ Alex Wright is known for his extensive knowledge of rights of light disputes and protest actions, while landlord and tenant disputes are Carly Fishwick's primary area of expertise. Elin Owen is a key member of the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
David McGuirk
Autres avocats clés:
Carly Fishwick; Alex Wright; Elin Owen
Les références
‘David McGuirk and Carly Fishwick are both very approachable and give sensible, commercial advice.’
‘In comparison to other legal practices, I would certainly consider them to be in the ‘premier league’ of firms.’
‘They are highly commercial and just want to get the job done in the best format in the optimal time, with David McGuirk is a standout individual.’
Principaux clients
HS2
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
SI Properties Limited
European Tyre Enterprise Limited
The Emerson Group
Four Seasons Health Care
G4S
DXC Technology
INOVYN
Tobermory S.À.R.L
Brabners LLP
Brabners LLP's ‘first-rate’ property litigation practice is led by the ‘incredibly knowledgeable’, Liverpool-based Andrew Rogers and the ‘vastly experienced’ Helena Davies, who works out of the Manchester office and stands out due to her longstanding expertise in real estate disputes. The team’s expertise sees it acting on disputes for landlord and tenants, developers, and local authorities. Jessica Crowther is noted as being ‘extremely diligent and thorough’, regularly acting for clients in the retail, sport, manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Jessica Parry left the firm in May 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrew Rogers; Helena Davies
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Hall; Jessica Crowther; Oskar Murial
Les références
‘Andrew Rogers is incredibly knowledgeable and clients trust his judgement. They have a great team. Sarah Hall and Jessica Crowther are standout stars.’
‘Approachable and easy to talk to with fantastic technical ability and commercial realism. Helena takes in a keen interest in our business and seeks to understand our commercial considerations that could inform a choice of approach.’
‘Brabners is a first-rate property litigation firm that delivers efficient, nimble and effective litigation for its clients and has an excellent reputation in the sector.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a client on a multimillion pound claim arising out of an alleged breach of an agreement for lease.
- Advising a well-known client on the disposals, and related litigation, of the stores to dispose of in order to obtain CMA approval for its acquisition of another company’s portfolio.
- Securing an injunction against identified and unidentified ‘urban explorers’ to protect recurrent trespassing which was a threat to life.
DLA Piper UK LLP
DLA Piper UK LLP's property litigation team is based in Liverpool. ‘Stupendous lawyer’ Rachael Jones has expertise in assisting well-known clients with the full range of work, including real estate portfolio matters, rights of light issues, and rent review disputes. Martin Griffiths, who has longstanding experience in handling complex disputes, heads the team from the Liverpool and Manchester offices. Leasehold enfranchisement work is key area of specialism for Liverpool’s Sally Adams, and Amber Houghton is a key figure in the Manchester practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Martin Griffiths
Autres avocats clés:
Rachael Jones; Amber Houghton; Sally Adams; Olivia Parrington
Les références
‘Rachael Jones is a stupendous lawyer; extremely knowledge and approachable.’
‘Amber Houghton is deserving of special mention – friendly, efficient, organised and always on top of every point – a real pleasure to work with. Martin Griffiths also is a standout and he has an extremely quick mind and great commercial acumen.’
‘Martin Griffiths is excellent and clients clearly appreciate his commercial acumen which is married to top tier legal expertise. He provides considered expert advice and has achieved excellent settlements in resolving complex and difficult disputes.’
Principaux clients
AECOM Limited
Ares European Real Estate Fund
Arvato Limited
British Airways PLC
CBRE Investment Management
Heineken UK Limited
LaSalle Investment Management
Liverpool Football Club
London Borough of Southwark Pension Fund
Merlin Entertainments Group Limited
M.R.C. Pension Trust Limited
Nuveen
Picton
Pilkington UK Limited
St James’s Place UK Plc
Schroders Real Estate
Shaftesbury CL Limited
The Pollen Estate Trustee Company Limited
Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited
USF Nominees Limited
UK Insurance Ltd
4th Industrial Limited
ABB Limited
Atos IT Services UK Limited
Auto Trader
Elan Homes Limited
Ares Trading SA
ASM Global
BC Invest
Business Growth Fund Limited
Capital & Centric Limited
Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
Corum XL
Emerson
Orbit Investments (Northern) Limited
Downing Developments
Halton Borough Council
Hines UK Limited
Hochtief UK Construction Limited
Institutional Investment-Partners
John Wood PLC
Lab Selkirk House Limited
Kroll Advisory Limited
MAPP (Property Management) Limited
Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life) Limited
North West Legal Consortium
Oval Real Estate
Peter Thwaites SIPP and AJ Bell
Pfizer R&D UK Limited
SCI Penplus A
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Sertec Corporation Limited
SGS-UK Limited
Shaftesbury Chinatown Plc
Shaftesbury Soho Limited
Telefonica Digital Limited
Telestream UK Limited
The University of Bolton
Toys R Us Properties (UK) Limited
Transport for Greater Manchester
Wood Group UK Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the client in relation to storm damage to the cladding panels on the outside of their UK headquarter office buildings in the City.
- Advised on various aspects of a £350m city centre redevelopment involving new retail, hotels, cinema, restaurants, housing and the relocation of the market and its complex pre-let.
- Advising an institutional investor on the impacts of the BSA 2022 on its mixed-use site in Camden, London for fire safety works including an application for dispensation from service charge consultation in the Tribunal.
Hill Dickinson LLP
‘First-rate’ practitioner Kevin Lee divides his time between the Manchester, London and Liverpool offices, and heads Hill Dickinson LLP's Liverpool-based practice. Ralph Bullivant has vast expertise in managing large portfolios for well-known retailers. Helen Evans works out of the Manchester office and is particularly adept at acting in protester-related oil and gas disputes cases, as well as matters relating to trespassing. Leeds and Manchester-based Thomas Broughton regularly handles boundary and title disputes. Phil Parker left the firm in October 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kevin Lee
Autres avocats clés:
Thomas Broughton; Helen Evans; Ralph Bullivant; James McHugh
Les références
‘The team bring accumulated knowledge, intellect, insight and experience. Practice of choice in terms of specialist inputs and capabilities on rights of light and other issues related to development. Well-respected within the industry and their involvement shows that they mean business.’
‘Kevin Lee has an ability to quickly identify and grasp the key issues and contribute to the overview no less than the detail. They are solutions-minded and offer clear, considered advice.’
‘Proactive and commercial with considerable legal ability.’
Principaux clients
Dandara Homes
UKOG Plc.
London Clubs International
First Title Insurance Plc
Countrywide Legal Indemnities Limited
Aviva Insurance Plc
Iceland Foods Limited
Co-Operative Group
Transport for Greater Manchester
Lancashire County Cricket Club
National Car Parks Limited
Downing Students
DHL Group
Lookers Plc
Kuehne + Nagel Limited
Derwent Holdings Limited
Hamilton Heath Estates Limited
Persimmon Homes Limited
Rainier Group
The Helmsley Group
Various NHS Trusts
Frasers Group
Bensons For Beds
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Transport for Manchester in relation to a multi-million pound claim brought by the head lessee of Deansgate Arches, a historic Victorian structure.
- Acting for the owner of a mixed-use city centre development in relation to a multi-million-pound claim brought by a former commercial tenant.
- Acting for a developer of a city centre hotel in relation to rights to light issues.
TLT
‘First-rate lawyer’ Matthew Forrest heads up the Manchester-based property litigation practice at TLT. Forrest is well-equipped to handle matters for a broad range of clients, including leisure operators, retailers, and developers. Assisting with property disputes and handling management issues forms a large portion of the team’s workload, as does handling landlord and tenant disputes which is a key area of specialism for both Tom White and Sam Molyneaux. Kelly White is noted as being ‘hugely conscientious’ by clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Matthew Forrest
Autres avocats clés:
Tom White; Kelly Hackford; Sam Molyneaux
Les références
‘Matthew Forrest is a first-rate lawyer – good technically and great with clients.’
‘Excellent resourcing of litigation matters, led by a hugely capable and knowledgeable partner. The team has a conscientious approach to billing and a strong knowledge of the retail sector, as well as excellent collaboration with key people in the business.’
‘A depth of knowledge, commercial acumen, and an intelligent approach to finding solutions.’
Principaux clients
Pets at Home Group plc
Vets 4 Pets
Companion Care Services
J Sainsbury plc
WH Smith
Nationwide Building Society
TUI UK Retail Limited
Manchester Airport Group plc
Stonegate Pub Company
Punch Pubs
Landmark Investments
Burrington Estates
Covent Garden Market Authority
MCR Property Group Limited
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
JD Sports plc
Co-operative Group
Skipton Building Society
Principaux dossiers
- Handling property litigation and estate management matters for TUI Travel Plc.
- Acting for Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council in relation to all property litigation and estate management matters following their acquisition of two large town centre shopping centres and their subsequent redevelopment programme.
- Handling all property litigation and estate management matters relating to Nationwide’s high street branch portfolio which consists of over 700 branches in the UK.
DAC Beachcroft LLP
DAC Beachcroft LLP's Manchester-based property litigation practice is well-equipped to assist well-known clients, including L’Oreal and Property Alliance Group, on major real estate disputes. The team is headed by Rachael Reynolds from Manchester, who is known for her expertise in landlord and tenant disputes. George Taylor is well-versed in termination and dilapidation-related matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rachael Reynolds; Clare Hartley
Autres avocats clés:
George Taylor
Principaux clients
Royal London
Landsec
Lendlease
Cale St Partners
Marsh McLennan
L’Oreal
Mobile Mini
Paul Bakeries
A J Gallagher
Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
Property Alliance Group
Quintain
Trafford Council
Burnley Council
HSS Hire Service Group Ltd
Places for People
Bellway
Taylor Wimpey
Principaux dossiers
DWF
DWF's Manchester practice is led by ‘fantastic all-round lawyer’ Stuart McCann. Shell UK Limited, Costa Limited and The adidas Group are all key names in the team’s client portfolio. The team is adept at assisting with a broad array of matters, from rent reviews and renewals, to dilapidations and rights of way disputes. Thomas Armstrong has a niche focus on telecoms litigation work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stuart McCann
Autres avocats clés:
Alexandra Hughes; Thomas Armstrong; Catherine Haslam
Les références
‘They are extremely experienced in all aspects of property litigation and in particular the crossover between property issues and telecoms.’
‘Catherine Haslam is a standout partner – a very good litigator with knowledge of all aspects of property and telecoms law.’
‘Stuart McCann is approachable and has a good knowledge of the law.’
Principaux clients
Tesco Limited
EE Limited
Costa Limited
Premier Inn Hotels Limited
Whitbread PLC
BT Plc
Greene King Limited
Severn Trent Water Limited
The adidas Group
The Insolvency Service
Shell UK Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acting on an exclusive basis for Costa Limited in England, Wales and Scotland in relation to all real estate litigation matters.
- Advised EE Ltd in the landmark case law decision EE Ltd and Hutchison 3G UK v Meyrick 1968 Combined Trust of Meyrick Estate Management.
- Advising Tesco Stores Limited on landlord and tenant matters in various situations.
J B Leitch Ltd
The team of ‘real specialists in their field’ at J B Leitch Ltd is based in Liverpool. Philip Parkinson leads the team alongside residential leasehold disputes specialist Jonathan Leitch , who is an expert in leasehold litigation. Katie Edwards is well-equipped to handle service charge and ground rent disputes, forfeiture, breach of covenant and trespass matters. Camilla Waszek left the firm in October 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jonathan Leitch; Philip Parkinson
Autres avocats clés:
Katie Orr; Katie Edwards; Lauren Walker
Les références
‘Philip Parkinson runs a tight and focused team that is a match for any competition.’
‘Philip Parkinson is one of the standout practitioners in this complex and ever-developing area of law. As well as having a thorough understanding of the law and practice, Philip can be relied upon to develop novel approaches and solutions to what are often challenging management issues.’
‘Katie Orr is very good and very detailed.’
Principaux clients
Abbeystone Management Limited
Alliance Managing Agents Limited
Blenheims Estate & Asset Management Ltd
Bright Willis
Broadlands Estate Management
Centrick Limited
Chaneys Limited
Cloud Student Homes
DJC Property Management Limited
DRH Property Solutions
E & J Estates
Elmdon Real Estate LLP
Encore Estate Management
Estates & Management Ltd
Estates & Management Ltd LRA
FirstPort Property Services Limited
FirstPort Property Services Limited
Freehold Managers PLC
Great Places Housing Group
Ground Solutions UK Limited
Hadrian Property Management Ltd
Hallmark Property Management Limited
HHL Property Management (UK) Limited
HomeGround Management Limited
Inspired Property Management
JFM Block & Estate Management
Kingston Property Services Limited
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward
Knight Frank
Landmark Collections
Lee Baron Group Ltd
Liv Group Limited
Mainstay Residential Limited
Managed Exit Limited
Marlborough House Management
Marshall Property
Matthews & Goodman North
MetroPM Limited
Michael Laurie Magar Limited
Parkfords Management Limited
Pembroke Property Management Limited
Persimmon Homes
Pier Management Limited
Plymouth Block Management Ltd
POD Group Services Limited
Premier Estates Limited
Principia Estate & Asset Management Ltd
Principle Estate Management LLP
Professional and Dependable Ltd
Property Management Matters Limited
RCP Property Management Limited
Remus Management Limited
Rendall & Rittner Ltd
Residential Management Group Ltd
Scanlans Property Management LLP
Specialist Property Asset Management Limited
Transparent Property Management Ltd
Trinity Estates
Warwick Estates Property Management Ltd
Wildheart Residential Management Limited
Xenia Estates Limited
Zenith Management Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for a landlord affiliated with Grey GR Limited Partnership, seeking dispensation from the service charge consultation requirements contained at section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 in respect of proposed building and fire safety works. Works value is £10.3m.
- Acted for the landlord affiliated with Mann Island Properties Limited in this high value section 27A application made against it by the leaseholders of the subject development; the dispute relates to service charges and insurance charges with a value of £1m.
- Acting on behalf of the landlord affiliated with Adriatic Land 5 Limited in respect of an application to the First-tier Tribunal under section 20ZA Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for dispensation of the consultation requirements in respect of cladding remediation works.
Land Law LLP
Damage and trespass, and rights of light cases form a key part of the Altrincham-based property litigation practice's workload at Land Law LLP. The team is headed by commercial property disputes specialist Steven Jennings. David Varley regularly assists with issues surrounding adverse possession and breaches of restrictive covenants, and Siân Westby is experienced in advising clients on landlord and tenant issues, including forfeitures and boundary disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Steven Jennings
Autres avocats clés:
Siân Westby; David Varley
Principaux clients
Bruntwood Group
Peel Holdings and group companies
Watch This Space Limited
The District Estates Limited
The Dunard Group
Oddfellows Friendly Society
Eric Wright Group
Hollins Murray Group
The Roundhouse Group
Harbourside Marina, Liverpool
PTS Property Limited
John Lugo
B I Properties Limited
Myerson Solicitors
Myerson Solicitors's Altrincham office houses a property litigation team with ‘fantastic leader’ Laura Pile at its head. Disputes regarding lease renewals, break notices and maintenance issues, form a significant part of the team’s workload. ‘Really safe pair of hands’ Vikki Wright is a key figure within the team, as is Karen Taylor who is experienced assisting property portfolio management disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laura Pile
Autres avocats clés:
Karen Taylor; Jennifer Hartley; Karen Taylor; Vikki Wright
Les références
‘Myerson’s property litigation team is a small but dedicated team who I highly rate for landlord and tenant matters. Approachable and easy to work with but with expert knowledge in the field.’
‘Laura Pile is excellent – extremely knowledgeable and approachable. An expert in the field of landlord and tenant. She is ably assisted by Jennifer Hartley who is a pleasure to work with. She is conscientious and works hard for her clients.’
‘The diligence of this team shines through in everything that they do. Every piece of work is treated with the high-level of care and concern for the client. There is great legal knowledge here along with the confidence to make difficult but correct tactical decisions when needed.’
Principaux clients
Akzo Nobel NV
Imperial Chemical Industries Limited
Philip J Davies (Holdings) PLC
Atmore Investments Limited
LB Europe Limited
AQA Education
East Ham Regeneration Limited
Stroud Regeneration Limited
Dransfield Properties Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Akzo Nobel and Imperial Chemical Industries PLC in respect of its multimillion-pound rental portfolios lease renewals.
- Advised LB Europe Limited and Sealed Air Limited in respect of exercising its break right, with a potential multi-million pound liability.
- Advised East Ham Regeneration Limited in relation to an overage dispute worth over £1.2m.
Pinsent Masons LLP
‘Excellent tactician’ Michael Smith, who splits his time between Manchester and Leeds, heads up the ‘enthusiastic,’ property litigation group at Pinsent Masons LLP in Manchester. Smith is particularly adept at handling Electricity Act 1989-related disputes. Standout examples of the team’s work include its acting for United Utilities in the Supreme Court, in a case involving discharges into the Manchester Shipping Canal. Bethan Holley is a key name of note. Hannah Carter left the firm in April 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Smith
Autres avocats clés:
Joseph Green; Bethan Holley
Les références
‘Michael Smith is always a real pleasure to work with – a pragmatic and efficient litigator who never fails to see the wood for the trees. Joseph Green also stands out – he has great attention-to-detail and runs a very tight ship.’
‘The team is a real star line-up – Joseph is very clever and always cool as a cucumber.’
‘Michael Smith is unflappable and an excellent tactician; responsive to the clients’ needs.’
Principaux clients
United Utilities Water Limited
Water Plus Limited & United Utilities Water Limited
Dartford Borough Council
The University of Huddersfield
University College London
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for United Utilities Water Limited in respect of the Manchester Ship Canal’s appeal to the Supreme Court, which was heard in March 2023 in respect of discharge in the canal.
- Acted for United Utilities Water Limited and Water Plus Limited in litigation arising from claims by the University of Salford for the reimbursement of allegedly overpaid surface water and highways drainage charges, which settled on very favourable terms for our client immediately prior to the start of a 10-day High Court trial.
- Advising Dartford Borough Council on strategy for the removal of electricity pylons and overhead electric lines from a site on Cotton Lane, Stone, Dartford.
Shoosmiths LLP
The property litigation team at Shoosmiths LLP is well-equipped to handle disputes that arise from the transfer of properties, and landlord and tenant issues, such as high-value dilapidation claims. Kirsty Black, hailed as ‘the queen of work for retailers’, leads the team from the Manchester office. Ashona Chakraborty is recommended for her ‘efficiency and experience’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kirsty Black
Autres avocats clés:
Ashona Chakraborty; Sophie Tracey; Emily Holt; Anjali Patel
Les références
‘What a fantastic team! Top quality through and through. Excellent clients, legal analysis and client care.’
‘Ashona Chakraborty is highly recommended, making her way up in the property sphere – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her for her efficiency and experience.’
‘Competent and responsive, offering common sense advice.’
Principaux clients
Allied London LLP
Anywl Homes
Anywl Land Limited
Anwyl Construction
Bellway Homes
Bolton Council
Buccleuch Group
Cole Waterhouse
Countryside Partnerships
Dixons Carphone
Estee Lauder Cosmetics
Euro Garages
Frasers Group
Henry Boot Developments
Holland and Barratt
Humberside Airport
Landmark Investments
Mountain Warehouse
Muse Developments
Peel Group
Property Alliance Group
Select Property Group
Shoezone Retail Limited
St Modwen Properties Plc
Taylor Wimpey
The Restaurant Group
Travelodge Hotels Limited
Walgreen Boots Alliance
Wain Homes
Principaux dossiers
- Advised numerous occupier clients, including Frasers and Boots, on their strategy to deal with RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) across their portfolios.
- Acted for the administrators of Wilko to deal with the property aspects arising out of the administration including dealing with the solicitors acting for Poundland and B&M who both took numerous stores out of the administration.
- Advising Hallam Land on preventing a Just Stop Oil protest from derailing a multi-million pound development.
DTM Legal LLP
‘Excellent lawyer’ and experienced litigator Anna Duffy is based in DTM Legal LLP‘s Liverpool office and heads its property litigation group. Duffy is experienced in acting for retail and investment clients on a broad array of landlord and tenant matters. Chester-based ‘straight-talking property encyclopaedia’ James Holton is key figure within the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anna Duffy
Autres avocats clés:
James Holton
Les références
‘The most important thing for me was their ability to successfully, spin many legal plates at the same time, without dropping any. Their performance was outstanding.’
‘DTM Legal has an excellent reputation as a polished, professional team that is friendly and client-focused in Chester and Liverpool. They are extremely well-resourced and go the extra mile to provide an excellent comprehensive service to clients.’
‘Anna Duffy as head of property is an excellent lawyer, very client-friendly and always a pleasure to work with – she is organised, knowledgeable and very pragmatic.’
Principaux clients
The Atmore Group
Hooton Estate
McKesson Group
JSM Property Group
Handelsbanken Plc
Scottish Power
Gorvins Solicitors
The property litigation group at Gorvins Solicitors is well-versed in landlord and tenant disputes, often acting for both commercial and individual clients. ‘Extremely diligent and tenacious practitioner’ Guy Lightowler heads the practice, which is based in Stockport. Danielle Clements is a key name within the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guy Lightowler
Autres avocats clés:
Danielle Clements; Sunita Patel; Rachel Lipschutz
Les références
‘Gorvins are always responsive and proactive, and considerate of clients’ needs and requirements ensuring deadlines are maintained in a diligent manner using experienced and competent legal professionals.’
‘Their approachable style and accommodating nature differentiates them from other legal practices.’
‘Guy is extremely diligent and tenacious in all work elements he has undertaken for the company, not being afraid to deal with issues in a head-on manner to reach a resolution.’
Principaux clients
A & J Property Limited
District Surveyors Association Limited
Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Limited
Williams Group
Lundy Projects Limited
Sheet Pilling UK Limited
Vernon Building Society
Brassbank Limited
The Rowlinson Group
Principaux dossiers
gunnercooke LLP
The property litigation team at gunnercooke LLP houses a range of specialists across the North West, who are experienced in acting for a range of clients, including BBC Northern Ireland and Wentworth Estate. Tom Seabrook is well-equipped to advise on disputes regarding the development of significant city centre projects, and Jen Morris is noted for her extensive commercial expertise.
Autres avocats clés:
Tom Seabrook; Jen Morris
Principaux clients
Ebiquity plc
Boxmoor Capital Limited
Wentworth Estate
Danshe Limited
Cloud Imperium Games Limited
Green Pastures CBS Limited
Henry Boot PLC and associated companies
Claridges Finance Limited
Berens Group Limited
BBC Northern Ireland
Harrison Drury & Co
Harrison Drury & Co‘s practice is well-regarded for its ‘vast experience’ in all matters relating to property litigation. Preston-based practice head Colin Fenny is noted by clients as being ‘standout in terms of his sheer experience’. The team regularly handles significant disputes, predominantly for individual claimants. Kendal’s Joseph Mitchell is ‘efficient and effective’. Also based in Kendal is Ros Monk, who joined the team from Mishcon de Reya LLP in January 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Colin Fenny
Autres avocats clés:
Alex Walmsley; Joseph Mitchell; Zoe Taylor; Simon England; Luke Holden; Ros Monk
Les références
‘A strong property litigation team, able to deal with complex litigation effectively including when urgent application is needed. They have a good focus on the overall issues as well as the detail. ’
‘Alex Walmsley and Joseph Mitchell are both very capable, have a good collaborative approach, and are both efficient and effective. They are pleasant to work with and keep on top of what needs doing.’
‘Always friendly and provided the necessary advice.’
Principaux clients
Cumbria Zoo Company Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advising longstanding client Cumbria Zoo Company Limited in long-running and high-profile litigation with the landlord.
Pannone Corporate LLP
Regularly acting for well-known clients such as Canal and River Trust and Transport for Greater Manchester, the team at Pannone Corporate LLP often acts in disputes relating to renewals, lease exits, and commercial dilapidations. Gemma Staples, who has longstanding experience in advising retail clients in particular, is well-regarded for her ‘encyclopaedic knowledge of property law’, heading the team from Manchester. David Brown is a key team member
Responsables de la pratique:
Gemma Staples
Autres avocats clés:
Kenneth Tang, David Brown; Jack Taylor
Les références
‘A very cohesive property litigation team led by Gemma Staples – very reactive and responsive.’
‘Pannone Solicitors bring a diverse team who are extremely client-focused and go above and beyond to provide sound advice based on current market trends and expectations. Pannone have kept appraised of current developments and have been able to advise us as a business in the most appropriate way to secure the very best outcomes.’
‘The breadth and depth of knowledge that Kenneth possesses sits him head and shoulders above many other solicitors. In each of my dealings with Kenneth he has gone above and beyond to provide thorough and concise information regarding the case in hand.’
Principaux clients
Canal and River Trust
Emerson Group
Manchester City Council
New Balance Athletic Shoes (UK) Limited
Revolution Bars Limited
Silentnight Group Limited
Slicker Recycling Limited
Total Fitness Health Clubs Limited
Transport for Greater Manchester
Tradebe Management Limited & Group
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for a national retailer in connection with its diverse residential and commercial portfolio and successfully engineering strategic exits from a number of commercial locations.
- Advising an international waste management client initially in connection with complex rent review provisions within one of its leases, and subsequently on the landlord’s dilapidations claim involving issues concerning environmental liabilities and supercession.
- Advising NW building in its claim for renewal of the lease of an iconic north west building in the face of opposition from the landlord on the grounds of redevelopment.
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
The Manchester-based team at Trowers & Hamlins LLP is experienced in handling cases concerning lease renewals, rights of light, dilapidations and breaches of covenant. The team is led by Sam Coward from Manchester, in place of former team head Lynn James who departed in March 2024. Further changes to the team include the arrivals of Camilla Waszek from J B Leitch Ltd in October 2023, and of Daniel Banks from Fieldfisher in May 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sam Coward
Autres avocats clés:
Camilla Waszek; Megan Daniels; Daniel Banks
Principaux clients
East End Homes Limited
The Guinness Partnership Limited
Accent Housing Limited
The Riverside Group Limited
One Housing Group
CareTech Holdings PLC
Hyde Housing Association
Samson Properties
Salix Homes Limited
L&Q Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising in relation to a claim for forfeiture, and in particular, how to protect East End Homes Limited ‘s property rights as sub-lessee.
- Acted for Riverside in the Upper Tribunal case, Braganza v The Riverside Group Ltd (2023), an appeal from the first-tier Tribunal where we also represented Riverside.
- Advising The Guinness Partnership Limited in relation to TGP’s possible liability, as landlord of shared ownership and leasehold flats, related to the costs of the remediation of relevant buildings as defined pursuant to the Building Safety Act 2022.
Weightmans LLP
Housing specialist Sian Evans, who works from Liverpool, has longstanding expertise in property litigation and oversees the team at Weightmans LLP, which is well-regarded for its ‘commercial and dynamic approach’. Peter Hall is described by clients as ‘extremely courteous, professional and proactive’, while John Darnell is noted for his experience in business renewal and lease termination disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sian Evans
Autres avocats clés:
Peter Hall; John Darnell
Les références
‘The company has strength in depth and a capability to address and resolve issues across a multitude of interdisciplinary lines. Collaboration between teams is good, allowing joined up decision making when a number of different legal matters are involved.’
‘The team has proper specialist expertise.’
‘A commercial and dynamic approach.’
Principaux clients
BDW Trading Limited
Royal Mail Group
Clarion Housing Group
AS Watson
Transport for Greater Manchester
Derbyshire County Council
Various Eateries Trading Limited
Merseyside Police
Halton Housing
Safety-Kleen UK Limited
Principaux dossiers
Butcher & Barlow LLP
Butcher & Barlow LLP's Northwich-based property litigation practice is headed by Greg Porter. Former team head Alexander Sandland left the firm in April 2023. Dispute resolution specialist Mark Turner is a key figure within the practice, which was bolstered by the arrival of Asim Din from Knights plc in April 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Greg Porter
Autres avocats clés:
Asim Din; Mark Turner
Les références
‘The practice houses a very extensive and experienced team and are well-placed to deal with all manner of legal issues. They operate from various locations in the North West and we’ve found them very responsive to our needs which were dealt with in a speedy and efficient manner.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a Landed Estate on all litigation matters including disputes in respect of commercial; agricultural; and residential property portfolios and contentious issues arising from Estate Management.
- Advising a supplier of equestrian supplies; farming apparatus and country stores in the north west on a number of key contentious commercial property issues in order to protect the integrity of the business and/ or its premises.
- Advising a family-owned plastic recycling firm on a contentious commercial property issue which was of significant value and importance to the business.
Forbes Solicitors
Forbes Solicitors' property litigation practice works across Manchester and Central Lancashire, and is headed by Georgina Kenny, who is well-regarded for her expertise in cases concerning easements and boundary issues. Kenny is supported by commercial property specialist Adam Bromley. Paul Magee left the firm in June 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Georgina Kenny
Autres avocats clés:
Adam Bromley
Les références
‘Georgina Kenny is personable, communicative and clearly capable.’
‘Forbes handled my case with the utmost professionalism and speed. The team was recommended to me by a friend.’
‘I cannot thank Georgina Kenny enough for the help and support she gave me throughout my case. Employing a solicitor to act on matters of a property dispute is not an easy decision to make but she very quickly and professionally dealt with the issue and ensured the best of outcomes.’
Principaux clients
Six by Nico
KC Freehold Limited
Brockhall Village Limited
Affinity Packaging Limited
St James’ Land Co Limited
Pilkington Bros Pension Fund
Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service
Trust Inns Limited
Søstrene Grene
Principaux dossiers
- Advised on two successful section 20 process at a property management companies site in Blackburn meaning that essential fire safety works and HSE works could be undertaken to ensure safety across the site to tenants and leaseholders alike.
- Obtained vacant possession of three commercial properties on the same site to permit a huge planned redevelopment and regeneration project in Leyland for a manufacturing company.
- Advised a north west-based charity in relation to their residential and property portfolio including the possibility of rent reviews and breaks. and assisting the charity in relation to removal of trespassers and ex-employees from charity premises.
KK Thompson Solicitors
KK Thompson Solicitors is noted for its strong focus on property litigation. The ‘superb’ practice is co-headed by Kate Thompson, who leads alongside Karl Thompson; both are ‘trusted solicitors’. The team’s workload includes advising clients in the industrial, retail and leisure sectors on the full spectrum of landlord and tenant matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kate Thompson; Karl Thompson
Les références
‘By being a family-run business, the service you receive is exceptional. I’ve used solicitors in the past who are abrasive and take an age to respond to your needs. KK Thompson are both responsive and very approachable.’
‘Karl is very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful. His customer care is second-to-none.’
‘The Team at KK Thompson is superb. Their key strengths include flexibility, adaptability, pragmatism and extensive knowledge and experience regarding property litigation. Their capabilities include their ability to understand extremely complex partnership arrangements and produce a bespoke solution.’
Principaux clients
Roubaix Group
LiveWire (Warrington) CIC
Taylor Estates (Cheshire) Limited
Crowd UK
Severn Centre Trust Ltd
The Manc Creative Limited
Warrington 2000+
Halo Leisure Services Limited
Roger Hannah and Co
Culture Warrington
Barnfield Construction Limited
Munroe K Asset Management
Green and Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Halo Leisure Services Limited in relation to the restructuring of a multi-let property in order to accommodate an NHS Trust for an extended period.
- Providing property advice to Roubaix Group across their mixed portfolio throughout the UK including dealing with a complex third party occupation at one of their sites.
- Advising on an off-shore pension fund relating to a service charge dispute in a multi-let property in Manchester City Centre prior to a £1.5m development being commissioned.
Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
The property litigation group at Kuit Steinart Levy LLP's Manchester office is headed by David Moroney, who leads alongside new dispute resolution head Nichola Evans, who arrived from Ward Hadaway LLP in November 2023; the team is particularly experienced in landlord and tenant disputes. Niall Helferty is a noteworthy member of the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Moroney; Nichola Evans
Autres avocats clés:
Niall Helferty
Principaux clients
Jackson’s Row Development Limited
David Samuel Properties
Hollowood Chemists Limited
Wey Securities Limited
Philip James Partnership Limited
HG7 Private Investments Limited
Maple Investments
Latitude Trustees Limited
Slater Heelis
The property litigation team at Slater Heelis in Manchester is regarded by clients as being ‘extremely talented, professional and competent’. The group is well-equipped to act for individuals in disputes ranging from claims for possession, to professional negligence claims regarding the drafting and negotiation of complex leases. Daniel Stern heads the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Stern
Autres avocats clés:
Dan Leone; Lisa Rivers; John Gorner
Les références
‘Lisa Rivers is competent and efficient, good at dealing with clients, has a good sense of what is needed during the course of litigation but also keeps an eye on the bottom line.’
‘Daniel Stern has a solid understanding of the law and is a tenacious advocate for his clients.’
‘Dan Leone’s support has been invaluable.’
Principaux clients
Tipton Training Limited
Feltham Group of Companies
Greenthumb Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a developer client in a debt recovery action against its former employee, which involves a complex factual background.
- Advising individual clients in a multi-faceted boundary, nuisance and trespass dispute with a linked professional negligence claim and/or misrepresentation claim against predecessor.
- Advising the client in a potential professional negligence claim against a solicitor who advised client in buying a long lease of a high-valued commercial property by way of a sub-lease, wherein mistakes in the drafting of rent review clause meant they were paying ten times market value.
Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall (WHN)
Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall (WHN)'s ‘extremely personable and attentive’ Bury-based offering is led by Daniel Long, who is an expert in commercial lease and rent related matters. ‘Brilliant solicitor’ Eleanor Longworth is also key member of the team, which is well-regarded for its long lease and landlord and tenant disputes-related work in particular.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Long
Autres avocats clés:
Eleanor Longworth
Les références
‘The team has a wide-range of specialists who are all easy to talk to and give clear and concise guidance. The company has a very professional attitude whilst remaining friendly and approachable.’
‘Daniel Long has been very professional throughout our very challenging and somewhat extraordinary matter. Daniel has been clear in his advice and has ensured my legal position is clear to all concerned.’
‘The team at WHN are extremely personable and attentive. As a client, you are clearly in a stressful situation and the way that people within WHN engage with you is extremely reassuring – it really helps to lighten the load, just knowing that you have a caring person as well as a specialist there to help you.’
Principaux clients
Lindsay Court (St Annes) RTM Company Limited
Custom Moulded Polyurethane Ltd
Park Newton Estates Ltd
Whoop Hall Country Club Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Park Newton Estates Ltd to resolve multiple disputes arising from breach of the terms of long leases with tenants taking short-term holiday/AirBnB lettings.
- Advising in relation to a multi-faceted dispute between landlord and tenant, acting on behalf of Whoop Hall Country Club Ltd; this concerned contested arrears and a multitude of contentious liability issues.
- Acting on behalf of a group of long leaseholders, where the Right to Manage was contested but ultimately acquired by the tenants.