Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 2
Contact number
(0345) 209 1000Chambers Review
Clarke Willmott has a formidable team of real estate litigators that acts for retailers, property investors and local authorities. Lawyers in the group are active in disputes concerning social housing as well as suits relating to professional negligence. Their other areas of expertise include rights to light disputes, forfeiture and litigation arising from development agreements.
Work Highlights
- Clarke Willmott advised Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation on all its property litigation disputes including dilapidations, rent reviews, arrears, disrepair and specialist advice on the unique Scheme of Management which applies in Letchworth, forfeiture of commercial and residential units.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clarke Willmott has an efficient and intelligent approach to a wide range of often complex contentious real estate, business and compliance matters."
"Clark Willmott's team is very knowledgeable and has several specialists available to advise on various matters."
"The team offers a responsive and timely service, and its partners are always attentive to our requirements."
"Clarke Willmott has an efficient and intelligent approach to a wide range of often complex contentious real estate, business and compliance matters."
"Clark Willmott's team is very knowledgeable and has several specialists available to advise on various matters."
"The team offers a responsive and timely service, and its partners are always attentive to our requirements."
Notable Practitioners
Graham McIntyre has considerable experience handling a wide range of substantial property disputes as well as portfolio management matters. He frequently acts on behalf of a roster of leading developers, investors and retail sector clients.
"Graham is an experienced property litigator who always offers sound advice."
"He's a good sounding board and is able to give well thought through, balanced advice with a clear recommendation."
"He is very approachable and is able to cut through complex situations and provide clear, understandable advice when needed."
Nicola Seager advises property investors and retailers on various contentious real estate matters, including breach of covenant disputes, rent recovery and dilapidations claims.
"Nicola provides pragmatic advice and has good commercial awareness."
"I have the utmost trust in her ability and she has been extremely helpful and insightful to us."
"She provides pragmatic advice, and her commercial awareness is good."
Kary Withers regularly handles real estate disputes and offers particular expertise in relation to telecoms and social housing matters.
"Kary is highly skilled, knowledgeable and approachable."
"She's very experienced and really knows her stuff."
"Kary is our go-to lawyer for all property disputes. She provides an excellent service."
Naomi Cunningham regularly assists clients with lease renewals and terminations, as well as dilapidations disputes. She also has notable experience in litigation relating to residential development projects.
"Naomi offers sound advice and is very aware of the implications of any actions. She explains things thoroughly, often walking through scenarios before proceeding."
"Naomi is an excellent lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clarke Willmott LLP
South West