About

Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP

As a Property Litigation Group, we have earned a reputation as one of London's largest and best specialist teams. Unlike other leading firms, we are equally at home advising high net worth individuals as we are leading UK property companies, developers, corporate occupiers, and investment funds. The property litigation lawyers in our team regularly participate in court and trial work, including in the Appeal Courts. The size and complexity of the matters not only requires commercial and strategic acumen but the ability to handle the often significant media interest.

Recognised as assertive, highly skilled litigators, our team are also renowned negotiators, regularly conducting mediations, arbitrations and other dispute resolution alternatives. However, where litigation is inevitable we pursue your case with vigour and commercialism in equal measure.

Understanding the distraction that litigation can be to a client’s core businesses, we are very comfortable working within timetables and budgets.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - London (Firms)
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Mishcon de Reya's real estate litigation practice is notable for its impressive work with high net worth individuals, as well as blue-chip companies. The firm stands out for its team of litigators with significant experience taking cases to court and core areas of expertise including right to light cases, injunctions and development disputes. The group also offers further expertise advising on commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Mischon de Reya advised the landlord of the Curzon Cinema, Mayfair and the adjoining Mamounia restaurant on their opposition of the renewal of the tenants' leases under section 30 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, on the grounds of expiry of the leases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Levy
Head of Real Estate Litigation
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Band 1

Daniel Levy is head of property litigation at Mishcon de Reya. He is a fine choice of counsel for property disputes across both commercial and residential issues, with expertise in landlord and tenant matters and high-value residential disputes, among other areas.

"Daniel is incredibly wise and has great instincts. He is very quick to get to the nub of issues and has an ability to convey matters very effectively and succinctly."

"Daniel is incredibly calm and he exudes a great assuredness and calmness."

"Daniel is bright, personable, highly experienced and possesses superb commercial judgement."

"He is incredibly strategic, highly sophisticated in his approach to cases and brilliant at problem-solving."

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Joanna Lampert
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Band 1

Joanna Lampert is a go-to for clients such as retailers, investors and joint venture vehicles that require advice on complex disputes. She regularly handles litigation covering issues such as conspiracy accusations and restrictive covenants.

"Joanna is excellent. She is a leading lawyer in the field and maintains a very strong practice."

"Joanna is a brilliant lawyer who really knows her stuff."

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Emma Macintyre
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Band 2

Emma Macintyre is noted for her expertise in a range of areas, including service charge and rent arrears disputes. She often advises funds, investors and significant landlords.

"Emma is incredibly clever, extremely detail-oriented and brilliant at spotting points that others might miss."

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Chhavie Kapoor
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Band 3

Chhavie Kapoor focuses on real estate disputes and is particularly adept at representing developers. She regularly works on right to light litigation.

"Chhavie is excellent, she's a very trusted advisor."

"Chhavie is dynamic, direct and great to deal with."

"Chhavie Kapoor is knowledgeable and a real joy to work with. She is very calm and has a great reputation."

"Chhavie is incredibly effective, organised and always provides timely, strategic advice."

Mark Reading
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Mark Reading
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Band 3

Mark Reading acts in litigation relating to issues such as rights to light and lease renewals. His practice covers commercial and residential property law.

"Mark is a very good operator with an excellent reputation in the space."

"Mark is outstanding. He is the complete package of commercially and tactically astute, very bright, articulate and technically able. He is also extremely pleasant to deal with."

"Mark is an experienced litigator who is a real pleasure to deal with."

"He's exceptionally bright, commercial, reliable and speedy. He is an excellent litigator."

Ranked Lawyers at
Mishcon de Reya LLP

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London (Firms)

Real Estate Litigation

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Daniel Levy
Head of Real Estate Litigation
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Band 1
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Joanna Lampert
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Band 1
2
Emma Macintyre
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Band 2
3
Chhavie Kapoor
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Band 3
Mark Reading
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Mark Reading
3
Band 3

Members

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Alex Barker

Alex Pattihis

Catherine Banton

Catherine Rolfe

Daniel Levy

Head of Department

Gavin O'Donovan

Isabel Lich

Megan Ludwig

Michael Clarke

Richard Gerstein

Ros Monk

Ryan Didcock

Sabrina Furneaux-Gotch

Sarah Heritage

Tania Whiteford

Victoria Dacie-Lombardo

Clients

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Avison Young

Bank of Singapore

Berkeley Square Investments

Blackstone Property Management

Brookfield

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

Chelsfield Advisers LLP

Curzon cinemas

DV4 Ltd

Dorrit Moussaieff

Hillgrove Investments

IWG plc

Lazari Developments Limited

Meadow Partners

Mentmore Golf Club

National Car Parks

Shoreditch Property Holdings Limited

Sophie Hicks

Stellar Properties

TK Maxx

Industries

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Alternative residential

Architecture

Asset management

Banks

Car parks

Commercial real estate

Education

Fashion

Hospitality & leisure

Hotels

Media

Media & Entertainment

Offices

Private rented sector

Property Management

Property development

Real Estate

Real estate investment

Residential property

Retail

Right of light

Student accommodation

Trial and court

Urban mixed use