Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 3
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
01273 249200About
Provided by Dean Wilson LLP
Our Real Estate Litigation team deals with a wide range of property disputes for both residential and commercial properties, including: lease disagreements; dilapidations; landlord and tenant issues; development; property-related debt collection; agricultural land; neighbour disputes; lease renewals and rent reviews.
We provide an efficient, cost-effective solution, to achieve the right result for our clients without losing touch with their needs and goals. Where necessary, we are robust and ensure we are accessible for speedy, proactive advice. Our clients rely on our abilities, our approach and our know-how, as we act for an ever-increasing number of property professionals.
We work closely with our Real Estate team and assist their clients with various aspects of property transactions. We also provide in-house training to property and letting agents.
Fixed-price services for property-related debt collection, repossession and other repeat business are available.
Chambers Review
Dean Wilson is well equipped to handle a wide range of property-related matters such as landlord and tenant disputes. The department regularly advises on breaches of covenant, forfeiture matters and dilapidation claims. It is active on commercial lease renewals in the retail sector, service charge recovery disputes in the residential sphere, and enfranchisement matters.
Work Highlights
- Dean Wilson acted for a group of 11 flat owners taking a group action against Taylor Wimpey under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have been impressed with Dean Wilson's specialist knowledge of technical property, planning and building control issues."
"Dean Wilson is always aware of the commercial side of the issue and how this affects the client."
"Dean Wilson has a team with a broad range of skills and experience."
"I have been impressed with Dean Wilson's specialist knowledge of technical property, planning and building control issues."
"Dean Wilson is always aware of the commercial side of the issue and how this affects the client."
"Dean Wilson has a team with a broad range of skills and experience."
Notable Practitioners
Claire Whiteman acts in enfranchisement and forfeiture proceedings, with additional strength in lease extension claims and rent review matters.
"Claire is honest, to the point and has a solid understanding of the relevant issues."
"At all times, Claire is responsive and aware of the overall issues involved."
"Claire is a brilliant solicitor. The levels of customer service she provides and advice she provides are exemplary."
Gabrielle Moffatt frequently handles landlord and tenant disputes, including those stemming from lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture proceedings. She also acts in restrictive covenant and right of way disputes.
"Gabrielle Moffatt offers legal advice through the lens of commercially desired outcomes."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dean Wilson LLP
The South