Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - Northern (Bar)
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Kings Chambers is an excellent all-round property set. It handles everything from cases pertaining to developments, to possession and trespassing claims. Its first-class members act for local authorities, real estate businesses and individuals, among other clients. In the recent past, barristers at Kings Chambers have appeared in several impressive cases, including those relating to high-profile premises and developments. A work highlight for this year is Canal & River Trust v Harbourside Marina Limited, a forfeiture dispute over the 250-year lease for the Liverpool Marina. One interviewee comments that the set has "very astute and intelligent barristers who genuinely are real estate litigation experts."

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Geraint Wheatley
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Geraint Wheatley
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Band 1

Geraint Wheatley handles high-value property litigation for a multitude of clients, from landlords to developers and financial institutions. His cases span a broad range of topics, including possession proceedings, landlord and tenant disputes, and access rights. He also provides sought-after advice to LPA receivers.

"Geraint Wheatley deals with challenges deftly and on the hoof if required. He not only listens but hears concerns and responds in a pragmatic and constructive manner."

"Geraint Wheatley is very client-friendly and gets to the core issues of a complicated case with ease."

Lesley Anderson KC
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Lesley Anderson KC
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Band 1

Lesley Anderson KC has an enviable reputation in the sector and is recognised as a skilled mediator and representative of her clients in court. She routinely advises local authorities on development-related issues as well as trespass claims and rights of way disputes. Since 2008 she has sat as a deputy judge in the Chancery Division of the High Court.

"Lesley Anderson KC is my go-to silk for any property-related matters which justify her involvement."

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Nigel Clayton
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Nigel Clayton is a skilful senior junior commended for his expertise in mortgage matters. He frequently represents major mortgage providers and demonstrates experience in regulatory compliance under consumer credit legislation. He also has significant experience in a broad range of real estate-related matters such as right of way disputes and possession and title claims.

"Nigel Clayton is friendly, responsive and practical. He offers helpful solutions and suggestions, and always has the client's overall goal in mind."

"Nigel Clayton has exceptional knowledge in his field of mortgage disputes and is the first person I would go to with any such disputes."

Paul Chaisty KC
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Paul Chaisty KC
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Paul Chaisty KC is a highly experienced barrister with expertise in a wide range of commercial property matters. He regularly acts in landlord and tenant disputes. His clients include house builders, developersand private individuals. He has been a deputy High Court judge since 2006.

"Paul is very seasoned and a very good advocate."

Richard Lander
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Richard Lander
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Band 1

Richard Lander is a first-class junior who demonstrates notable strength in real estate matters containing professional negligence, insolvency, probate and fraud elements. He has experience representing developers and appears before the property tribunal and High Court. He is also regularly called on to dispense advice at the pre-litigation stage.

"Richard Lander is shrewd and user-friendly."

"Richard is excellent. He's extremely responsive and his written work is very impressive."

Wilson Horne
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Wilson Horne
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Wilson Horne is a highly respected barrister with a focus on issues surrounding developments. His extensive experience in the sector includes handling claims for damages. He is often instructed to represent developers and civil engineers in property disputes and regularly appears in the High Court.

"Wilson Horne has excellent specific and detailed knowledge of niche practice areas and points of law. His detailed knowledge is unrivalled regionally."

Jonathan Fletcher-Wright
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Jonathan Fletcher-Wright
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Band 2

Jonathan Wright has a strong reputation for his commercial and chancery work. His experience includes mandates on mortgages, planning disputes and resisting possession proceedings. He regularly acts for local authorities, though his client base also encompasses high-profile clients from the financial sector.

"Jonathan Fletcher-Wright is very good."

Matthew Hall
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Matthew Hall
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Band 2

Matthew Hall is a highly regarded barrister who demonstrates prowess in the property sector. He handles a range of different real estate matters, including dilapidation and estoppel claims and easement and boundary issues. He also handles restrictive covenant issues.

"Matthew Hall has a brilliant manner with clients. He's very personable and very responsive. His written work is very clear and concise."

Ranked Barristers at
Kings Chambers

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Silks (KC)

Northern (Bar)

Real Estate Litigation

Lesley Anderson KC
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Lesley Anderson KC
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Band 1
Paul Chaisty KC
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Paul Chaisty KC
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Band 1

Juniors

Northern (Bar)

Real Estate Litigation

Geraint Wheatley
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Geraint Wheatley
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Band 1
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Nigel Clayton
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Band 1
Richard Lander
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Richard Lander
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Band 1
Wilson Horne
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Wilson Horne
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Band 1
Jonathan Fletcher-Wright
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Jonathan Fletcher-Wright
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Band 2
Matthew Hall
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Matthew Hall
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Band 2