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

Legal 500

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Key contacts
Simon Ralphs

Partner

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+44 20 7539 8049
Antony Morris

Partner

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+44 118 960 4646
Emma Butcher

Partner

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+44 118 960 4671

Publications

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Freehold Block Management – Tenants’ right of first refusal

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Freehold Block Management – Residential service charges

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Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – collective enfranchisement

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Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – Right to manage

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Freehold Block Management – Regulation of ASTs

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  • 04 April 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Residential service charges

This guide aims provides freeholders and managing agents with an overview of service charge demands, what can be charged to leaseholders and the consultation process. 
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  • 14 March 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants’ right of first refusal

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with an overview of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, when it applies and what they need to do to comply.
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  • 10 March 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Oh, of course! An Implied Term

Implied Terms have been around for hundreds of years, yet still provide issues for contracting parties from time to time. The Supreme Court, in the recent case of Barton & Ors v Morris & Anr UKSC 3, has considered the law in this area which should serve as an important reminder to all contracting parties.
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  • 13 February 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Supreme Court makes landmark decision in the Tate Modern Case

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of local residents in their nuisance claim against the Tate Modern whose gallery viewing platform overlooked their homes.

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  • 09 January 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

What to expect in 2023: ESG Litigation

We can examine significant litigation trends in order to predict how they may affect you, your business & the status of dispute resolution.  
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  • 10 October 2022
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Increasing the use of mediation in the civil justice system

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“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

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+44 118 958 5321