Real Estate Litigation

Anthony Verduyn is widely lauded for the depth of his knowledge of property law. He acts in a variety of cases ranging from leasehold disputes to rights of light cases and forfeiture matters. He has extensive experience appearing at the High Court, including opposite KCs. In addition to serving as an advocate, he sits as a part-time judge in the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal.

"Anthony Verduyn is an excellent barrister who has a sharp eye for detail and is very knowledgeable about technical points of property law. He is definitely someone you want in your corner."

"Tony Verduyn has an uncanny knack of pulling rabbits out of legal hats."

John Randall KC is an expert in property litigation. His substantial experience includes handling right of way disputes for landlords and developers. He is also proficient at taking on instructions relating to option agreements, restrictive covenants and rent reviews. He is well regarded for his work concerning easements. As part of his wide-ranging practice he also covers cases relating to professional negligence and sports law.

"John Randall is one of our go-to barristers for the more complex and high-value claims."

"John Randall is exceptionally thorough, always well prepared and always gets into the details."

Michelle Caney is a leading real estate litigator who can be trusted with cases of the utmost complexity. In addition to her strong social housing practice, she handles a range of commercial property matters and has notable experience in boundary disputes,restrictive covenants and damages. She also possesses experience handling property cases with issues of fraud and discrimination. She is skilled at handling cases that raise human rights issues.

"Michelle Caney is always particularly impressive. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law, and is very personal, extremely thorough and a very good advocate."

"Michelle is a complete superstar with a brilliant mind and an eye for detail which is unbeaten. She is able to come up with arguments or solutions which many wouldn't even consider."

"Michelle Caney is a very impressive barrister whose attention to detail is outstanding. She is quick to absorb the facts and understand the issues."

Christopher Buckingham is a well-regarded barrister who handles complex lease issues, ownership disputes, and landlord and tenant disputes. He also has significant experience assisting clients with boundary and possession claims.

"Christopher Buckingham is a consummate professional - personable, very responsive and thorough."

"Christopher is well prepared, unties complex problems and wipes the floor with far more senior counsel. He's always hands-on and clients are reassured by him."

David Nuttall handles a range of property-related litigation, including lease renewals and development and construction disputes. He acts for private individuals as well as commercial landlords and tenants. His experience includes dealing with possession claims and litigation regarding the interpretation of commercial leases.

"David Nuttall is very concise, academically astute and commercially minded."

"David Nuttall is confident and excellent. He is easily able to build a rapport with clients, solicitors and judges alike."

Anya Newman handles a range of contentious real estate matters, including right of way and boundary disputes, and trespassing. She is additionally experienced in acting in landlord and tenant disputes.

"Anya Newman is firm and succinct with her approach."

Gavin McLeod assists clients with a range of contentious real property matters. His work includes acting in trespass cases, ownership disputes and restrictive covenant matters. He further has experience advising on property-related professional negligence issues.

"Gavin McLeod is a fountain of knowledge. His drafting work is phenomenal - very detailed and thorough. He doesn't leave any stone unturned."

John Brennan is experienced in commercial property and chancery matters. His broad practice includes acting for private clients in ownership and right of way disputes. He also advises on adverse possession claims. He has appeared before the High Court and the County Court as well as the Adjudicator to HM Land Registry.

"John Brennan is extremely easy to get on with and the clients love him. He is very hard-working and dedicated."