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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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Construction disputes

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Sale of goods & product liability

Shareholder & partnership disputes

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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  • 08 September 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Victim of fraud? How to identify the perpetrator

Every day companies and individuals lose money to fraudsters, who hack into email accounts and alter emails sent from companies to their customers, or send sophisticated phishing emails from fake domain names designed to dupe customers into believing they are from a trusted supplier.

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  • 05 September 2017
  • Construction

How to avoid construction payment disputes

Payment disputes continue to be one of the most common problems in the construction industry, and we have published numerous articles on the key court decisions that affect the interpretation of payment provisions
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  • 11 August 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Pre-winding up settlement with director set aside

For a short time, Officeserve Technologies Limited (OTL) made a big impact in the ‘lunch at work’ market. Its director and majority shareholder, CAM, oversaw a rapid expansion to an estimated value of £40 million. However, OTL was unable to pay the instalments due on two businesses it had acquired and in October 2016 was served with a winding-up petition.

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  • 28 June 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Costs budgeting – welcome clarity from the Court of Appeal

Costs budgeting is now a central part of civil litigation. The Court, lawyers and litigants are getting more comfortable with the process and it leads to much greater transparency and certainty.

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  • 09 June 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Letter of Intent – The Need to Know

This article considers some of the merits and potential pitfalls of proceeding with construction works under a Letter of Intent.
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  • 30 May 2017
  • Construction

Raconteur article: Risk management for employees

Dispute Resolution Partner Stephen James provided Dan Matthews at Raconteur with an expert opinion on how companies can prepare their employees for the unexpected.Risk management has never been more important- stories of computer viruses, crashed systems and unsettled Governments have been flooding the news in the last few weeks, and having a risk strategy is a crucial part of an organisation’s defence.
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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