Addleshaw Goddard, recognised for ‘outstanding technical knowledge’, assists tenants, banks, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, and professional advisors on high-value and complex litigation. Led by Julie Middlemass, the practice handles contentious property matters, including dilapidations, lease renewals, rent reviews, professional negligence, and general property management disputes. Middlemass brings over two decades of experience dealing with complex and strategic work, including contractual claims arising under development and overage agreements, dilapidations claims and opposed lease renewals. Another key member, the ‘consistently reliable’ and ‘brilliant’ Elizabeth Cape, is well-versed within tenant insolvencies, vacant possession strategies, and contentious Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act lease renewals.

Renowned for its ‘specialist sector knowledge’, DLA Piper handles all contentious aspects of real estate ownership, management, investment, development and funding. This includes disputes related to joint ventures, right of light, trespass injunctions, service discharge, and rent reviews. Petra Billing and Rob Shaw jointly lead the team from the Sheffield and Leeds offices, respectively. The ‘highly popular’ Billing has extensive expertise in both property and mining litigation, representing clients in mineral disputes and offering strategic guidance on acquisitions and planning matters. The ‘bright and focused’ Shaw brings valuable experience in utilities agreements advisory, with a particular focus on the implications of the Electronic Communications Code; and Peter Gardner focuses on high-profile claims related to opposed lease renewals, vacant possession strategies, and recovery of land for development schemes.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers extensive expertise in all areas of real estate litigation, addressing issues related to the Building Safety Act 2022, the Equality Act 2010, and other legislation, as well as handling protestor injunctions, responses to corporate campaigns, and insolvency matters. Team leader Andrew Todd, based in Leeds, is well-versed within both contentious planning issues and real estate-related insolvency matters, with a particular focus on the Building Safety Act 2022 and the impact of cladding risk remediation legislation. The ‘expert’ Alison Oldfield specialises in reputationally sensitive litigation concerning high-profile and business-critical matters involving disruptions from protestors and corporate campaigners; while the ‘excellent’ Damian Hyndman advises national and international corporate property occupiers, investors, and developers on all aspects of contentious commercial property work.

Pinsent Masons LLP, recognised as a ‘leader in the property litigation field’, advises clients on the full spectrum of property disputes, with a focus on issues such as right of light, public and private rights of way, restrictive covenants, dilapidations claims, asset management, and the Electronic Communications Code. Praised as ‘one of the UK’s top property litigators’, Matthew Baker heads the team from the Leeds office, assisting governmental departments, banks and wide range of UK and international companies on high profile and complex right of light issues and judicial review claims. The ‘excellent’ Claire James specialises in rights of light matters, development constraints, and contractual interpretations, particularly working with developers and investment funds representing local authorities. Nicola Charlton left the firm to join Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in October 2024.

Shoosmiths LLP offers a comprehensive range of commercial real estate and risk management services to national and local clients, with a recent focus on development disputes, particularly in residential, build-to-rent, and student development projects. The ‘analytical and commercially minded’ team leader, Richard Symonds, brings extensive experience in real estate litigation and risk management, with particular expertise in the living, hotel, and leisure sectors, as well as complex fire safety issues related to tall buildings. Richard Cressall joined the firm from Gordons in September 2024, alongside associate Nick Wilcock. Cressall is an expert in all areas of property law, including dilapidations, lease regears, consent to alienation and alterations, and real estate-related insolvencies. Another key member, Tom Freeman, advises major corporate occupiers on uncontested lease renewals and vacant possession matters.

Walker Morris LLP advises national and international businesses, retailers, occupiers, landlords, developers, and public sector bodies on complex real estate litigation and large portfolio matters, including work in the insurance sector, particularly regarding defective title insurance claims. Martin McKeague and Karl Anders jointly lead the team from the Leeds office. McKeague is experienced in landlord-tenant disputes, portfolio management, and insurance issues; and Anders specialises in residential landlord-tenant law, representing lending institutions, fixed charge receivers, managing agents, and national private and public sector landlords. David Manda acts for landlords and tenants in the retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors; while the 'knowledgeable' Lewis Couth handles property portfolio issues, including contested lease renewals, rent reviews, and forfeiture proceedings.

The ‘expert team of property litigators’ at Bevan Brittan LLP represents property developers, management companies, pension funds, banks, lenders, insurers, and public bodies in disputes involving commercial and residential developments, unlawful land occupation, lease dilapidations claims, restrictive covenants, and property-related insolvency matters. Recognised as ‘diligent and knowledgeable’, the team leader James Teagle has extensive experience in advising lenders and fixed charge receivers on complex mortgage-related disputes. Another key member, Alex Dunne, assists clients in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022 and their options for recovering the costs of completing remedial work to high-rise residential buildings.

The ‘technically excellent’ Clarion represents both landlords and tenants in commercial, residential, and mixed-use property matters, also advising on development transactions and disputes, including vacant possession strategies, easements, restrictive covenants, rights of way issues, and option disputes. The ‘excellent’ team leader Sophie Morley has extensive experience in development disputes, dilapidations claims, property contracts, and portfolio management for commercial and residential clients. Kate Joss, recognised as ‘tough litigator’, represents developers, local authorities, investors, and individuals in high profile and public commercial disputes in the High Court; while Paige Duller focuses on mortgage repossessions.

The property litigation team at DAC Beachcroft LLP advises investors, funds, developers, REITs, and occupiers on various property-related litigation matters, including strategic land disputes, rent reviews, break notices, CVAs, and dilapidations, with a strong focus on high-profile debt recovery and insolvency matters. Team leader Clare Hartley has extensive expertise in all aspects of property litigation, particularly in commercial landlord-tenant disputes and telecommunications. Over the past year, she has managed several strategic and complex litigation issues for code operator clients, including large renewal projects.

Squire Patton Boggs represents developers, owners, investors, lenders, landlords, and large commercial tenants across various industries, with a particular focus on complex compulsory purchase and land compensation, energy and utilities property and regulations, and rights of light and rights of way issues. Team leader David Holland handles broad range of property disputes, including complex development disputes, commercial landlord-tenant matters, dilapidations and judicial review cases. He is supported by key associates Bethany Casey, Kiera Beech, and Rebecca Noble.

Blacks Solicitors LLP handles a wide spectrum of high profile and complex property litigation matters, including dilapidations claims, site clearances for large development projects, contested break notices, and business lease renewals, with specific focus on the telecommunications, energy and renewables sectors, and addition of expertise in park law. Team leader Luke Maidens brings over 15 years of experience in a variety of property disputes, particularly focusing on the telecommunications sector and the Electronic Communications Code. Paul Sagar and Aimee Hutchinson are key members, with Sagar also focusing on telecommunications and Hutchinson specialising in park law.

Hagen Wolf assists estates, major transport operators, religious institutions and real estate investment trusts on a diversity of property litigation matters, including disputes related to commercial and residential property, agriculture, telecommunications, and property development. Matt Pugh and Richard Robinson jointly lead the team. The ‘thorough’ Pugh has extensive experience in diverse range of property litigation, with focus on the rail and bus sectors; while the ‘superb’ Robinson focuses on litigating complex dilapidations and advising on the impact of disrepair on forfeiture, service charge disputes and contested lease renewals.

Irwin Mitchell assists regional and national commercial and residential property investors, developers, retailers, occupiers, and banks with a wide variety of property litigation matters, with specific focus on telecommunications, investment, development, and asset management sectors. The ‘reliable’ team leader Danny Revitt specialises in portfolio management for commercial landlords and tenants; while James Walters focuses on disputes regarding opposed and unopposed lease renewals, break options, dilapidations, and service charges.

The ‘exceptional’ team at Schofield Sweeney advises clients on a variety of property litigation matters, including disputes related to planning and infrastructure projects; with particular focus on high value asset management work. Team head Richard Jobes, recognised as the ‘standout star of the team’, brings extensive experience in all aspects of commercial property disputes, focusing on land and planning-related litigation.

Wilkin Chapman LLP and Rollits LLP announced their merger in April 2025, creating Wilkin Chapman Rollits. The property litigation team is jointly led by Victoria Quinn from Beverley, and Chris Drinkall, based in Hull. Quinn brings over two decades of experience in all aspects of real estate litigation, focusing on licenced leisure and retail portfolios, while Drinkall handles high value dilapidations disputes, with focus matters related to commercial and residential landlord-tenant, adverse possession and right of way. Ralph Gilbert, Hannah Loft, and Sarah Hamby are also key members of the team.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP offers a diverse range of expertise across property litigation work, including disputes related to lease renewals, dilapidations claims, forfeiture issues, trespass and adverse possession, and nuisance issues. The team is led by Nicola Charlton, who joined the firm from Pinsent Masons LLP in October 2024. Charlton has extensive experience in the general commercial property development disputes, with particular focus on complex housing and mixed-use regeneration schemes. She is supported by Fiona Graham, who specialises in high-value development disputes.

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP advises local authorities, private landowners, investors, national ports, and dock operators, on a variety of property litigation matters, including complex development projects. The team is jointly led by Nick Dean and Stephen Kell from the Hull-based office; with Dean focusing on tenancy work and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and Kell handling litigation related to restrictive covenants, rights of way, and general ownership issues.

Gosschalks acts for bookmakers, dining and pub franchises, property management agents, retailers, and commercial landlords on a variety of property litigation matters, including possession claims, dilapidations disputes, and Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 renewals. Lydia Hamnett and Matthew Fletcher jointly lead the team from the Hull-based office. Hamnett handles multi-party boundary disputes and committal applications for breach of injunctions; while Fletcher focuses on complex contentious construction matters.

LCF Law handles a full range of property litigation matters, including matters related to landlord-tenant disputes, residential and commercial possession claims and forfeiture, rights of way and other easement-related issues. The ‘highly capable’ Tom Edwards leads the team from the Bradford-based office; with focus on landlord-tenant disputes and property management matters, including neighbour disputes, lease renewal claims, dilapidations issues, and recovery of rent arrears.

McCormicks handles various commercial property litigation matters, including property portfolio disputes, landlord-tenant issues, dilapidation claims, disclaimed property, and boundary matters. David Birks leads the practice from the Harrogate-based office. Birks specialises in commercial and agricultural property and insolvency-related work; while Peter McCormick handles sport-related contentious property matters.

Raworths‘s property litigation team assists commercial and private clients, including high net worth individuals and families, on matters related to fraudulent misrepresentation, promissory estoppel, constructive trust issues, and landlord-tenant disputes. Matthew Hill leads the team from the Harrogate-based office. Hill handles the full range of commercial and real estate litigation matters, with specific knowledge of the rural and agriculture sectors. He is supported by Adam Colville-Robins, a name to note in relation to landlord-tenant disputes, commercial rent recovery, and residential possession proceedings.

Jointly led by Stuart Ashall, Mark Egner, and Grace Connor, with Ashall and Egner based in Hull, and Connor based in Leeds, rradar handles a wide range of property litigation matters, including disputes related to infrastructure projects, right of way issues, and a variety of landlord-tenant matters. Ashall brings extensive expertise in complex commercial insurance litigation claims, while Egner and Connor handle matters related to commercial leases and tenancy disputes.

Tyr assists property investors and developers, large institutional landlords, national retails, corporate occupiers, and owner managed businesses on a wide range of property litigation, including disputes related to estate management, relocation and exit strategies, recovery of rent arrears, and insolvency issues. Team head Laura Salvati, based in Leeds, brings over 15 years of experience in variety of property disputes. She is supported by Sallyanne Phillips, who specialises in dilapidations claims, estate management issues, possession claims, and insolvency issues.

Wake Smith Solicitors Limited assists landlords and tenants in all types of property litigation, including disputes related to lease renewals, rent reviews, recovery of rent arrears, dilapidations claims, and insolvency issues. Team leader Elizabeth Shaw, based in Sheffield, brings decades of experience in property litigation, focusing on Landlord and Tenant Act 1954-related matters.

Weightmans assists commercial, residential and social housing clients on all aspects of property disputes and landlord-tenant issues, including enforcement of covenants, possession and rent arrears claims, boundary disputes, and infringements of easements. Team head Ben Mackenzie handles all aspects of commercial and property litigation, with particular focus on the licensed and leisure industry.