Real Estate Litigation

Brie Stevens-Hoare KC regularly works with property developers and owners on significant professional negligence litigation matters, as well as disputes arising from real estate transactions.

"Brie is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. She's a role model in the property bar space."

"Brie is an expert in her field and is extremely approachable."

"Brie's flexible and commercial approach is great. She looks at a problem holistically and finds a new approach to it. She is fantastic on her feet and is great at dealing with curveballs from judges."

John de Waal KC is a prominent real estate litigation silk who frequently works with insurers on contentious real estate mandates. He is renowned for his leading advisory practice working with clients on a range of construction and property issues. He has particular strength in property-related professional negligence issues. His clients tend to be property developers and commercial property owners, as well as insurers.

"John is a no-nonsense, talented silk who provides clear advice."

"John's advice is always clear and to the point."

Daniel Gatty handles a wide range of property matters and has a strong focus on professional negligence disputes arising from real estate issues. He is also known for his work in cases involving land registration, secured lending and mortgages. He is an accredited mediator and sits as a judge of the First-tier Tribunal.

"Daniel provides an exceptional service. His calm and calculated approach and advocacy style is very successful."

Jamal Demachkie is recognised for his work in commercial and property law. His practice concentrates on commercial disputes, chancery litigation, and landlord and tenant claims. He has vast experience appearing at all levels of court including the High Court and Court of Appeal.

"Jamal is very good with clients and very knowledgeable on property law. He provides good written advice and is strong in court."

"Jamal's written advice is excellent and well thought through. He is not afraid to deliver a clear answer to a question and has a strong reputation in this field."

"Jamal is always on hand to help and is great at explaining complex issues to clients."

"Jamal has fantastic client skills and is persuasive, assertive and confident in his delivery."

"Jamal is knowledgeable, helpful and provides pragmatic, useful advice."

Emily Betts is a well-regarded junior who is recognised for her work, particularly in landlord and tenant matters. She tends to represent corporate landlords and other commercial interests, with cases involving issues of occupation and development, among others.

"Emily is sensible, thorough and commercial in her approach to litigation."

"Emily is an incredibly helpful, thorough and diligent adviser. She responds quickly and with thoughtful, commercial advice that is appreciated by her clients."

"Emily has a forensic way of approaching things and is very good on her feet. She is persuasive with judges and very tenacious when it comes to arguments."

Lina Mattsson has a broad practice which covers commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters, restrictive covenants and title disputes, among other real estate issues. She draws instructions from top instructing solicitors.

"Lina is responsive, accessible and great with clients. She strikes the perfect balance between being technical and making clients feel at ease. She is a direct and formidable advocate."

"Lina is a tenacious advocate with a fantastic eye for detail."

"Lina is absolutely fantastic at court and in conference with clients. Lina is a tenacious litigator who is always prepared, and clients really appreciate her effort and eye for detail."

"Lina has an outstanding ability to master even very complex briefs. She gives practical, no-nonsense advice and is an excellent trial lawyer."

Monty Palfrey is a highly popular choice for a wide variety of commercial and residential property mandates. He regularly represents clients in court in numerous landlord and tenant, easement and boundary disputes. Palfrey has noted expertise in cases involving pubs and restaurants.

"Monty has the perfect combination of excellent technical skills, commerciality, client care, approachability and excellent advocacy. He's quick on his feet and always willing to go that extra mile."

"Monty is knowledgeable in all areas of property law."

Andrew Skelly is a very prominent property litigation practitioner who has significant experience in adverse possession matters. He is skilled in dealing with restrictive covenant issues and land disputes. He offers additional strength as an accredited mediator.

"Andrew provides an excellent client service. He responds quickly and thoroughly, and his written work is exceptional."

"Andrew's advocacy skills are exceptional."

"Andrew is an absolute superstar. It's a joy to watch him cross-examine in court."

"Andrew is knowledgeable, approachable and has a quick turnaround of work."

John Clargo accepts instructions on the full range of landlord and tenant and property-related professional negligence matters. He predominantly acts for landlords on residential work, and also accepts instructions from landlords and tenants on commercial matters.

"John Clargo is an exceptional advocate, and his advice and client care are excellent."

"John is an exceptional barrister whose knowledge and expertise are incredible. He is a fantastic advocate."

Laura Tweedy is an incredibly well-respected property law junior. She has extensive knowledge of residential landlord and tenant matters including injunctions, possessions and guardianship disputes. Tweedy is also well versed in trusts of land issues.

"Laura is a fantastic barrister. She develops strong relationships with clients, who like to keep using her due to her brilliance."

"Laura is commercial and goes to great lengths to understand a client's objectives and how to achieve them. She regularly goes above and beyond."

"Laura is fabulous. She is a highly skilled and versatile advocate who quickly grasps the heart of a case and provides effective and pragmatic commercial advice."

"Laura is a pleasure to work with. She is very responsive, hard-working and always willing to lend an ear on difficult legal questions. Adaptable and persuasive on her feet and well liked by clients."

Byroni Kleopa is a very impressive junior who is regularly instructed in high-profile property litigation mandates. She has expertise in a broad range of issues including complex service charge and possession claims and both commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters. She also has expertise in planning law and frequently appears as counsel in the County Court and First-tier Tribunal.

"Byroni always undertakes a thorough review of issues in each case and comes up with pragmatic ways to deal with them."

"Byroni provides helpful and pragmatic advice."

"Byroni is a very hard-working and persuasive advocate."

Cameron Stocks handles a wide range of property litigation matters, in particular, residential service charge disputes. Stocks regularly acts on matters involving possession disputes, trusts of land issues and also cases relating to allegations of fraud.

"Cameron's directness and his ability to see straight to the legal issue and give straightforward advice are remarkable."

"Cameron is fantastic with clients and is always available to help."

"Cameron is a well-prepared and formidable cross-examiner."

"Cameron simply gets to grips with matters very quickly and is very approachable, which enables clients to feel comfortable instructing him. His advocacy is also strong, clear and unfazed."