Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
The team at Pinsent Masons is widely acknowledged for its expertise and solid capabilities across the full range of real estate litigation. The group advises clients on contentious landlord and tenant matters, vacant possession cases and development disputes, with a healthy reputation for its work in rights to light. The team's other specialist areas of expertise include energy-related property litigation, dilapidations and real estate cases concerning hotels, mixed-use property and estates. The firm acts for a variety of clients including landlords, government entities and developers.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons acted for the University College London Hospitals Charity in its successful claim against Camden Council regarding the enforceability of provisions in a 2004 section 106 agreement.
Strengths
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"Pinsent Masons provide direct and structured advice allowing clients to form a clear strategy."
"Pinsent Masons' team display a depth of knowledge, capacity and effectiveness in their work. They provide a clear commercial strategy from the outset."
"Pinsent Masons have good responsiveness and client service while handling very complex litigation."
"Pinsent Masons provide direct and structured advice allowing clients to form a clear strategy."
"Pinsent Masons' team display a depth of knowledge, capacity and effectiveness in their work. They provide a clear commercial strategy from the outset."
"Pinsent Masons have good responsiveness and client service while handling very complex litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Melissa Thompson is adept at advising on high-value development disputes and regularly works with investors, insurers and developers. She has notable expertise in matters concerning right to light and title constraints, as well as handling portfolio management for large estates.
"Melissa is a strong specialist in right of light cases."
"Melissa has the capacity to work with ferocious dedication and will really prioritise her clients."
Richard Bartle is an emerging partner who regularly advises on complex property disputes. He is particularly experienced in handling matters for institutional investors, developers and hotels.
"Richard offers excellent commercial advice and provides a confident, clear strategy at all stages."
"Richard has a strong ability to communicate and explain complex legal issues."