Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 2
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(0870) 903 1000Chambers Review
Gowling WLG is a highly regarded firm with substantial experience representing residential developers and public institutions, among other clients. It acts on an impressive variety of matters including complex lease disputes, high-value dilapidations claims, rights of way issues and vacant possessions. The team adeptly manages substantial property portfolios on behalf of both landlords and tenants, including major investors and well-known commercial occupiers.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG acted for Independence Homes in defending an application in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) to discharge or modify restrictive covenants preventing an adjoining owner from constructing part of a housing development in Surrey.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gowling provides a consistently high quality of service and straightforward advice. Matters are dealt with swiftly and communication is strong."
"Gowling provides a consistently high quality of service and straightforward advice. Matters are dealt with swiftly and communication is strong."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Barker has extensive real estate litigation expertise that includes claims relating to dilapidations along with contested lease renewals and break notices. He also handles disputes on behalf of commercial and residential developers.
"Paul is a complete delight to work with. He has exceptional customer service and client commitment."
"Paul Barker is an experienced and skilled solicitor who understands our objectives and consistently provides focused and helpful advice."
Rob Bridgman is a solicitor advocate who represents large house builders, commercial occupiers and other clients in high-value property disputes.
"Rob Bridgeman puts clients at ease and he knows every document back to front."
"Paul Barker is a complete delight to work with, exceptional customer service and client commitment."