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Property dispute lawyers in London & Thames Valley

 

We act for a broad range of land owners and occupiers on property disputes, from public bodies and universities to investors and developers, housing associations and owner occupiers. We also advise major commercial and public sector landlords and commercial tenants on a broad range of problems including: 

  • Contested lease renewals 
  • Rent arrears recovery and forfeiture 
  • Dilapidations 
  • Service charge disputes
  • Tenant insolvency 
  • Trespasser eviction 
  • Residential freehold management including:
    • Tenant rights of first refusal
    • Enfranchisement and right to manage claims
    • Residential service charge disputes
    • Assured shorthold tenancy regulation and possession

One of the leading dispute resolution teams in the region.”

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  • 07 March 2024
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

What to expect from 2024 in Dispute Resolution

Now that two months of the year have passed, what changes might be expected in Dispute Resolution during the remainder of 2024?

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  • 20 December 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Leasehold and freehold reform bill – major changes coming

The long awaited Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill had its second reading in Parliament earlier this month.

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  • 06 November 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Fixed Recoverable Costs: 1 October 2023 Changes

On 1 October 2023, the new Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) rules came into force.

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  • 23 August 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Regulation of ASTs

This guide is correct as at July 2023. The upcoming Renters Reform Bill will, once passed into law, introduce significant changes to ASTs and an up to date guide will be published in due course.

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  • 11 August 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Serious Harm… Seriously?

It seems as if the Media & Communications List of the King’s Bench Division has never been busier. With the number of high-profile defamation actions on the rise, case law is developing fast.

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  • 28 July 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Regulation of ASTs

The regulatory requirements have, in recent years, become greater and more complex, and mistakes or omissions at the time an AST is granted can lead to problems for freeholders in obtaining possession further down the line.

We have always been impressed with the speed and reactivity displayed by the Clarkslegal Commercial Property team and their ability to make complex situations seem more straightforward.” 

Crown Europe

“It has been an immense pleasure to work closely with this firm that takes great care of its clients. The professionals are of the highest calibre and diligence.” 

Orkhan Eyyubov, Founding Director – New Canada Capital