Real Estate Litigation

Andrew Bruce has a high-quality property practice with an emphasis on landlord and tenant law and property litigation. He also has substantial expertise in property-related professional negligence work.

"Andrew has a very methodical, detailed approach. He provides very good written advice and has a very cerebral approach, giving the client the steer as to where to go next."

"Andrew is an excellent barrister who is very well versed in all aspects of property law."

"Andrew is simply excellent. He is a sophisticated and effective advocate who provides clear advice and always goes the extra mile for the client."

"Andrew Bruce is a go-to for property litigation matters. He is an extremely sophisticated advocate and a pleasure to work with."

Andrew Francis has a fine reputation at the Bar for his dedicated property litigation practice. He is acknowledged for his work in restrictive covenants and rights to light, and is also recognised for his knowledge of party wall law. He has authored a number of significant texts on property law.

"Andrew is very strong on rights of light and is exceptionally analytical and bright."

"Andrew is a very well-respected figure in rights of light property disputes."

Michael Walsh acts for landlords, developers, local government bodies and large institutional lenders in a broad range of property-related cases. He regularly handles matters concerning development issues, agricultural land and commercial property, and often acts in urgent hearings concerning the repossession of land. He is a visiting lecturer in property law at King's College London.

"Michael provides excellent client service. He is very bright, an excellent advocate and thoroughly enjoyable to work with."

"Michael is a modern, commercial barrister who is a real joy to work with. He also has emotional intelligence and communicates very well in a way that works for his clients."

Christopher Stoner KC has garnered recognition for his expertise in water and canal law, and is known as one of the leading silks practising riparian rights. His practice also takes in service charge and landlord and tenant disputes. He accepts instructions on behalf of public authorities and private individuals.

"Christopher Stoner is a go-to person for specialist law, particularly around boat licensing and navigation. He knows the legislation extremely well and is certainly pre-eminent in that area."

Jennifer Meech acts for a range of individual and corporate clients in an impressively wide range of property cases. Her expertise covers cases regarding agricultural land, property injunctions and easements, among other issues.

"Jennifer is highly thorough and her paperwork is very good."

"Jennifer Meech is a very good team player who thinks carefully about matters."

Jonathan Upton regularly handles matters concerning high-value properties and is an expert in such areas as tenants’ rights of first refusal, right to manage and enfranchisement. Commentators note that he really comes into his own in cases concerning service charges.

"Jonathan is a thoughtful and clear barrister who is very good on residential-related property matters."

"Jonathan is extremely good for residential matters and is a very committed barrister."

"Jonathan is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is highly technically impressive and responsive. His advocacy skills are also excellent."

"Jonathan is a very bright and hard-working property disputes and mediation barrister."

"Jonathan has an excellent attention to detail and provides strategic advice."

Rupert Reed KC is well known for his extensive property practice. He regularly undertakes disputes concerning the management and development of commercial properties. He is particularly known for his work on financial and joint venture disputes relating to commercial property for clients in the retail and leisure sectors. He undertakes work for wealthy Middle Eastern clients concerning property in London.

"Rupert is an expert in DIFC litigation. He understands procedures and understands the law, and how it interplays with local law in the Middle East."

"Rupert is an expert on DIFC laws and has a really good knowledge of UAE customs and laws."

"Rupert is adept at handling fiendishly complex cases and is unfailingly courteous. He is very smart and absolutely on top of the law and the facts."

"Rupert is meticulous in cross-examination and has a real courtroom presence. His advice is always commercially focused and has the right balance of pragmatism and commerciality."

Thomas Braithwaite is noted for having a diverse practice that spans franchise rights, development rights and negligence claims, among other matters. He is regularly instructed by major bodies such as The Crown Estate in relation to manorial rights and land registration issues, and has appeared before the Supreme Court.

"Tom is very robust in the way he goes about matters, and his cross-examination is very good."

"Tom is technically excellent, has great attention to detail, and is very robust in court but also very straightforward. His advocacy is very punchy and straightforward."

"Tom is a highly effective advocate. His advice is always clear and presented in a logical and easy-to-understand way for the end client."

Lara Kuehl has developed a strong real estate litigation practice in which she handles a wide range of matters at different levels of court, including the Court of Appeal. Kuehl is frequently sought to act in such cases as overage and land disputes. She is on the Attorney General's C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown.

"Lara is highly competent, attentive and generates a positive client experience."

"Lara's advice on complex matters is always timely and easy to understand. Her drafting skills are excellent, being clear, concise and pragmatic, and her advocacy style is calm but confident."