Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : The South
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About
Provided by Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP
Property Litigation
Whether your property dispute involves commercial or residential property we know that it can be a stressful and difficult position to be in.
Our range of clients includes landowners, trusts, developers, landlords, tenants, and individuals and we represent clients across all relevant courts including the First-tier Property Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal Lands Chamber, the County Court through to the Supreme Court.
Commercial Property Disputes
- Lease renewals under The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Dilapidations
- Landlord and tenant disputes including forfeiture, claims for breach of covenant, claims for sums due under the lease including rent and service charge
- Breach of option agreements, developer’s agreements
Residential property
- Disputes between co-owners of property in respect of their beneficial share or seeking an order for sale
- Boundary disputes
- Title disputes including adverse possession
- Obtaining possession from tenants, licensees and recovering rent arrears
- Rights of way disputes and restrictive covenant disputes
- Professional negligence that involves property such as claims against conveyancing solicitors and surveyors
- Claims for misrepresentation when selling a property
- Applications connected with the enfranchisement process; such as missing landlords, applications to determine if you satisfy the criteria to purchase your freehold, right to manage applications, lease extensions and acquisition orders.
Chambers Review
Brighton-based Mayo Wynne Baxter offers clients recognised capability in a broad array of real estate litigation matters. The team is experienced in handling landlord and tenant matters on behalf of both commercial and private clients alongside disputes concerning TOLATA, property boundaries and rights of way.
Work Highlights
- Mayo Wynne Baxter advised Carters Lodge Farmon a dispute with a neighbouring owner of a lake. The dispute concerned alleged damage caused by the lake to vehicular access to the client’s farm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayo Wynne Baxter has a very knowledgeable team with the ability to deal across the board with any property matters."
"The firm offers outstanding clarity and promptness."
"Mayo Wynne Baxter has a very knowledgeable team with the ability to deal across the board with any property matters."
"The firm offers outstanding clarity and promptness."
Notable Practitioners
Helen Bell has significant experience in landlord and tenant matters, including dilapidation claims and rights of access proceedings. She also advises on adverse possession matters and access disputes.
"Helen goes the extra mile to put her client first and she is extremely thorough."
"Helen is incredibly passionate about her clients. She leaves no stone unturned."
Paul Rooke is a valued associate within the Mayo Wynne Baxter team known for his ability to advise clients on property issues including landlord and tenant matters, rights of way, dilapidation claims and boundary disputes.
"Paul is commercially minded in representing the client and achieving the best claim."
"Paul is a very talented lawyer. He takes a sensible and commercial view with cases and he is not afraid to ask the difficult questions."
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