Real Estate Litigation - North East & Yorkshire
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland boasts a deep bench that advises clients on high-profile real estate disputes involving everything from dilapidation disputes to possessions and conditional break notices. The firm regularly advises on disputes arising from a range of development projects and infrastructure schemes. The team has significant expertise in the transport, telecommunications and retail sectors. It also possesses deep knowledge of property-related insolvency matters.
Strengths
"The Eversheds team come up with practical solutions and are very reachable. They are a joy to work with."
"Eversheds has a strong and cohesive team that delivers high-quality work. They have great expertise in property litigation, are technically strong and offer expertise in niche areas of property law."
"Eversheds provide a fast, prompt yet thorough service and have good knowledge of the sector as well as the emerging themes within it."
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland advised Wm Morrison Supermarkets on the real estate litigation elements of its strategic partnership with Motor Fuel Group in a transaction valued at £2.5 billion.
Notable Practitioners
Alison Oldfield handles property disputes for an impressive roster of clients, including leading names in the retail, food manufacturing and transport industries. She regularly advises on contentious issues relating to complex lease structuring and the management of large portfolios. "Alison Oldfield is a very dedicated and very good property litigator." "She's been doing this for many years and does it well."
Andrew Todd is a partner in Eversheds Sutherland's litigation and dispute management group. He has a strong reputation in the market for his real estate litigation practice. "Andrew is a strong lawyer with many years' experience on property litigation matters." "He's a well-respected lawyer." "Andrew is a quality lawyer; he's excellent overall."
Damian Hyndman leads Eversheds Sutherland's real estate dispute resolution team in the North. He advises both national and international clients on commercial property disputes, with particular expertise in matters concerning telecoms and transport. "He is very responsive, accessible and client-centric. He stands out because of his willingness to go the extra mile." "He's very good and knowledgeable."
Principal associate Charlotte Miller is based in Eversheds Sutherland's Leeds office, where she handles a range of portfolio management issues. She advises clients across the retail and financial services sectors. "She's a fantastic lawyer."