Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 3
About
Provided by Shakespeare Martineau
Our property dispute solicitors specialise in helping clients resolve all kinds of disputes ranging from neighbour disputes to highly complex property development claims.
As well as being one of the largest special property litigation teams across the Midlands the team also has a specialism in telecoms litigation. The fallout from the COVID -19 pandemic is still being felt keenly by the property sector and as such the team is busy supporting the changes in the market such as break notices, contested 1954 claims and redevelopment disputes including Rights of Light and Rights of Way.
Chambers Review
Shakespeare Martineau is a well-recognised team offering counsel on a broad range of contentious mandates, with experience acting at all levels of court. It advises landlords and tenants on a variety of disputes including lease forfeitures, rent reviews and high-profile possession disputes. The firm acts for clients in telecoms lease litigation and also experienced assisting developers with litigation arising from residential and commercial projects. It is notable for its expertise in the higher education sector, including advising on trespass cases concerning protesters.
Work Highlights
- Shakespeare Martineau represented the University of Nottingham in securing a Campus Wide Possession Order and injunction in the High Court in London after one of its teaching buildings was subject to a sit-in protest.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shakespeare Martineau has a very experienced team capable of acting on complex matters and an extensive range of specialisms in-house."
"The Shakespeare Martineau team is very collaborative and it always has an eye on the endgame."
"They have a proactive approach and provide straightforward advice."
"Shakespeare Martineau has a very experienced team capable of acting on complex matters and an extensive range of specialisms in-house."
"The Shakespeare Martineau team is very collaborative and it always has an eye on the endgame."
"They have a proactive approach and provide straightforward advice."
Notable Practitioners
James Fownes has expertise in a range of contentious property matters, including right to light, service charge disputes and vacant possession orders.
"James Fownes is a deep and strategic thinker."
Martin Edwards is head of Shakespeare Martineau's national real estate litigation practice and is well regarded for advising on development disputes as well as the management of commercial property portfolios. He has particular expertise in trespass and possession claims, with experience in the telecoms and education sectors.
"Martin Edwards is very considerate, very careful and he is willing to go the extra mile for his clients."
"He is exceptionally well-versed in running and managing trespass and nuisance claims smoothly and successfully."
"Martyn Edwards is extremely knowledgeable on protest and trespass cases."
Justine Ball has particular expertise in the telecoms sector, advising clients on disputes regarding vacant possession as well as advising on portfolio management matters.
"Justine is very strong and knowledgeable on property litigation matters."
"Justine provides very clear advice."
"Justine is excellent at client management. She provides timely updates on all matters. She is also very commercially astute and provides high-quality strategic advice where required."
Pia Eames handles property litigation, with a focus on landlord and tenant disputes. She advises on contentious matters relating to commercial developments and real estate portfolios.
"Pia Eames is extremely detailed and thorough in her preparation. She always gets to the bottom of things."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shakespeare Martineau
Midlands