Real Estate Litigation
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Northern (Bar)
Band 2
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Barristers at Exchange Chambers are frequently called on to act in litigation pertaining to property acquisitions and developments, as well as complex cases regarding trusts. Members also handle property-related professional negligence cases, title and registry matters and forfeiture cases. The set's clients include developers, local authorities and individuals. This year, among the work highlights was Raja and Thompson v Holden and others, a case in the High Court seeking to determine the damages to the claimant following his purchase of a fraudulently misrepresented plot of land.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Joe Mawson, senior clerk, is excellent and responds quickly. He understands our needs and is sensible regarding quotes."
"The clerking at Exchange Chambers is among the best, especially in terms of the consistency. All the clerks are good to deal with."
"Joe Mawson, senior clerk, is excellent and responds quickly. He understands our needs and is sensible regarding quotes."
"The clerking at Exchange Chambers is among the best, especially in terms of the consistency. All the clerks are good to deal with."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Williams has a strong profile in the market. He regularly handles disputes regarding leases, possession, restrictive covenants and professional negligence, as well as right of way disputes.
"Andrew is my go-to property barrister. His knowledge of property law in all its forms is second to none. He's brilliantly well prepared, personable and a really strong advocate."
"Andrew is an all-round package. He's good on his feet and on paper. He delivers advice in a way that the client and solicitor understand while always appreciating the commercial landscape."
Lawrence McDonald is a former solicitor and an accomplished real estate litigator. He has acted in easement disputes, service charge matters and restrictive covenant cases. He further advises on forfeiture claims and easements.
"Lawrence McDonald is the safest pair of hands you could wish for in a barrister."
Brynmor Adams offers a strong property practice, representing clients in commercial landlord and tenant disputes as well as claims relating to property management including service charge issues. He has also acted in boundary disputes.
"Brynmor Adams is a brilliant advocate with his feet on the ground and a firm grasp of the work of a solicitor."
"Brynmor is very knowledgeable and I would go to him with more complicated matters where advice is required for intricacies to legislation within specific cases."
Ranked Barristers at
Exchange Chambers
Juniors
Northern (Bar)