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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
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
- 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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"Mishcon's team are always super quick to respond and able to meet tight deadlines."
"The Mischon team has full focus on the optimal outcome for clients and are able to pivot strategy as circumstances evolve."
"Mischon possess a large, well-resourced team that is very integrated and cohesive. They are extremely responsive and adopt a robust and rigorous approach to all matters."
"Mishcon de Reya are extremely effective in handling the most complex and challenging of cases and clients know that they will secure the best possible result."
"Mishcon's team are always super quick to respond and able to meet tight deadlines."
"The Mischon team has full focus on the optimal outcome for clients and are able to pivot strategy as circumstances evolve."
"Mischon possess a large, well-resourced team that is very integrated and cohesive. They are extremely responsive and adopt a robust and rigorous approach to all matters."
"Mishcon de Reya are extremely effective in handling the most complex and challenging of cases and clients know that they will secure the best possible result."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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."
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 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
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Members
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Alex Barker
Alex Pattihis
Catherine Banton
Catherine Rolfe
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