Real Estate Litigation

Andrew Walker KC handles real estate-related litigation, arbitrations and expert determinations. His is equipped to work on such matters as planning obligations, landlord and tenant disputes and business rates.

"Andrew is a brilliant barrister. He is clear, quick and a pleasure to work with."

"Andrew is very bright, very sensible, and easy to engage with and talk to."

"Andrew is excellent at analysis and case management as well as in the court and at managing his opponents."

Michael Pryor is a highly praised senior junior with a dedicated real estate litigation practice. He has devoted much of his practice to enfranchisement work as well as property-related professional negligence. He regularly appears before tribunals and in all levels of court up to the Court of Appeal.

"Michael is user-friendly, has the right balance between academic and pragmatic, and is very good on his feet. He navigates technical points very well and is persuasive in his advocacy."

Timothy Calland has a commercial chancery practice with an impressive property law focus. His practice covers the full gamut of real estate issues, with an emphasis on complex cases where property overlaps with other areas of law. He is experienced in matters such as fisheries and rights over the seashore.

"Tim exceeds expectations in delivering results. He is careful, measured and runs cases with poise."

"Tim is strong on technical, detailed and complex matters. He is very good on the fine, granular details of cases."

"Tim is a brilliant property litigator who is able to handle complex, technical matters. His knowledge is brilliant and he is both very easy to deal with and very calm."

"Tim very methodical in his advocacy."

Richard Fowler has a well-established real estate litigation practice, being regularly instructed in matters concerning landlord and tenant and developer disputes, among a vast array of other issues. He has appeared in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

"Richard is quite simply brilliant. He is forensic, gets to the heart of the issue, and is commercial, responsive and accessible."

"Richard has excellent technical knowledge and is a fantastic advocate both orally and in writing. He is very commercial and is aware of the client's main aims, reflecting that in his advice."

"Richard is a very effective, go-to barrister for property-related insolvency advice and advocacy."

Timothy Dutton KC receives much praise for his client-friendly approach and his knowledge of property-related disputes. His work concentrates on enfranchisements, equitable remedies and contractual disputes. He is further noted for his wider commercial chancery practice.

Adam Smith specialises in real estate litigation, concentrating on leasehold enfranchisement, commercial lease renewals and service charge disputes. He also has experience of mortgage matters.

"Adam's written opinions, pleadings and general input on strategy are extremely helpful to clients."

"Adam is very responsive, manages tight turnaround times and is a tenacious advocate."

Philomena Harrison is an experienced property junior with expertise in break option disputes and property-related professional negligence. Commercial easement disputes form another major focus of her practice. She works closely with investment funds and banks.

"Philomena is firm but fair in all that she does with all parties."

Paul Clarke is active in real estate litigation relating to both commercial and residential property. He has been involved in cases concerning matters as diverse as trespassing, lease renewals and development disputes.

"Paul is very approachable and really gets involved in the facts and issues of each case. His ability to identify the real issues and articulate the case clearly in court is excellent."

"Paul produces very impressive work and is very good at understanding information very quickly."