Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 3
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Provided by Michelmores LLP
In addition to representing clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations and other kinds of property dispute resolution, our experienced Property Litigation team can offer specialist legal advice on a variety of property issues and problems.
The team acts for a range of clients, including government departments and bodies, local authorities, educational and ecclesiastical institutions, commercial and residential developers and investors, and numerous private individuals in relation to property which they own or occupy.
Chambers Review
Michelmores has a comprehensive property disputes practice assisting with all varieties of commercial and residential landlord and tenant issues. The team advises on lease renewals, vacant possession orders, rights to light and dilapidations claims. The firm has a large client following in the public sector, while also acting for a number of commercial developers and high net worth individuals. It is particularly well versed in representing higher education bodies.
Work Highlights
- Michelmores continued to advise Stanhope on contentious matters concerning over 400 residential apartments at the redeveloped former BBC TV Centre.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand the commercial needs and focus on the outcome required."
"They are very responsive and thorough."
"They are clearly committed to good communications with their clients and go out of their way to explain issues clearly in layman's terms."
"They understand the commercial needs and focus on the outcome required."
"They are very responsive and thorough."
"They are clearly committed to good communications with their clients and go out of their way to explain issues clearly in layman's terms."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Baines practises across the full spread of property litigation, from residential landlord and tenant disputes to claims stemming from major developments.
"He's a good and safe pair of hands."
Charlotte Curtis is frequently called upon to advise clients on a range of contentious property matters. She is adept at handling rent reviews, dilapidations and lease renewals.
"She has flexible thinking and a willingness to explore different options, with a very clear goal about what we need to find out."
"Charlotte is a credit to her firm."
"Charlotte is a great asset."