Real Estate Litigation
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Band 3
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(020) 7423 8000About
Provided by Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Real estate is core to Trowers & Hamlins' business and we have a class leading real estate disputes practice. We act for all principal stakeholders across a range of real estate sectors, including residential and commercial property developers and property companies, title indemnity insurers, institutional pension funds, receivers and insolvency practitioners, housing providers, private investors, entrepreneurs and occupiers of commercial and residential property.
Our specialisms include: rights to light; easement and restrictive covenant disputes and other real property matters; the full range of commercial landlord and tenant including lease renewal, alienation, rent review, dilapidations and other general breach of covenant matters; leasehold enfranchisement (acting for both landlords and tenants); all areas of residential landlord and tenant, with a particular emphasis on residential service charge disputes and tenancy enforcement; telecommunications; and all aspects of property related insolvency.
Chambers Review
Trowers & Hamlins regularly advises both investor landlords and commercial tenants on an array of matters, including lease renewals and trespass cases. The firm also offers specialist expertise in enfranchisement and disputes that arise from service charges, including recovering arrears. The team also excels in matters relating to insolvency and right to light.
Work Highlights
- Trowers & Hamlins advised ExCeL London in managing third party rights to implement a strategy to recover vacant possession of a substantial area of land.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Trowers & Hamlins have strong solicitors who have deep knowledge in unique and complex claims."
"Trowers & Hamlins have a team of pragmatic and personable lawyers."
"The Trowers and Hamlins litigation team have a personable and pragmatic approach. They find practical solutions and take the time to understand and explain complex matters to find the best outcome."
"Trowers & Hamlins group are vastly experienced in right to light cases and stand out due to their ability to handle sophisticated and complex matters."
"Trowers & Hamlins have strong solicitors who have deep knowledge in unique and complex claims."
"Trowers & Hamlins have a team of pragmatic and personable lawyers."
"The Trowers and Hamlins litigation team have a personable and pragmatic approach. They find practical solutions and take the time to understand and explain complex matters to find the best outcome."
"Trowers & Hamlins group are vastly experienced in right to light cases and stand out due to their ability to handle sophisticated and complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Levy is highlighted for his expertise in development-related disputes. He has additional knowledge of right of light, insolvency and indemnity insurance claims.
"Nick is a very strong, very sensible lawyer with strong technical skills."
"Nick's advice is accessible and commercial. He is also a terrific advocate."
"Nicholas is personable and always makes himself available when required. He also has incredible attention to detail in his work."