Real Estate Litigation - Northern (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
9 St John Street continues to offer expertise in a wide range of property disputes. Barristers from the set are often instructed by both landlords and tenants in high-value commercial cases, as well as complex residential disputes. The members of the set showcase strength in adverse possession claims, nuisance matters and a variety of covenant and easement issues.
Tony Morrissey is the director of clerking.
Strengths
"The clerks respond very quickly and they are easy to communicate with."
Notable Practitioners
James Fryer-Spedding's experience covers the full range of real estate litigation issues and he also has expertise across the breadth of chancery law. His work in ownership disputes and land access matters is particularly noted. "James Fryer-Spedding has a great knack of distilling complex stuff down into the key points. He's got a really nice advocacy style which is very calm, measured and really clear." "James Fryer-Spedding is extremely user-friendly, both from a lawyer's perspective and from a client's perspective. He is good at keeping us updated and his written work is of a fantastic standard."
David Gilchrist has a broad chancery practice which includes acting in property disputes. He has appeared in ownership cases, as well as easements and mortgage-related disputes. "David Gilchrist is pleasant, very competent and a safe pair of hands."
