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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.”

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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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  • Employment

Restrictive Covenants – What’s happened in 2019

There have been some cases in 2019 which have offered employers guidance on restrictive covenants and demonstrated how important it is for employers to review such restrictions carefully.
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  • 11 April 2019
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Court of Appeal guidance on Practical Completion

The Court of Appeal has provided useful guidance on the meaning of Practical Completion in Mears v Costplan (2019). We wrote about the first instance decision in this case in our previous article available here.
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  • 06 December 2018
  • Construction

2018/2019 – 5 key themes in Construction Law

2018 has been a rollercoaster year for construction.  The collapse of Carillion casting light on unfair payment practices, abuse of retentions and the woeful profit margins.
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  • 05 October 2018
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Assessing Costs – What does proportionality really mean?

In civil litigation the presumption is that the losing party pays the winner’s costs. However, unless agreed, such costs must be assessed by the Court. This process is of crucial importance because the winning party must pick up the shortfall itself, eating into the proceeds of claim.
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  • 14 November 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

When Can I Refuse To Mediate?

Anyone who has been involved in a legal dispute will have been told to consider engaging in some form of alternative dispute resolution, most often mediation, before the issue of proceedings.

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  • 11 October 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

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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