Ranking tables

Real Estate Litigation | UK

East Anglia

Real Estate Litigation ranks firms and lawyers advising on contentious property issues for landlords, landowners and tenants. The section covers development disputes, including those regarding rights of way, boundary lines, rights to light and party walls, as well as contentious landlord and tenant work including rent reviews, lease terminations and dilapidations claims. We primarily consider work concerning commercial real estate assets, however development disputes affecting residential property can also be included.   For disputes specific to construction and planning, please see our separate coverage of those areas.

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Band 1

  1. Birketts LLP
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    Birketts LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Birketts has celebrated expertise in a number of subdisciplines of land law, such as telecoms property litigation, fire safety and cladding issues. It also acts on all manner of disputes concerning development projects, obtaining possession, break notices and leasehold disputes. The firm has niche expertise in TOLATA disputes.
  2. Mills & Reeve LLP
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    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Mills & Reeve has a formidable reputation for commercial and residential landlord and tenant, development, land licence and trusts disputes. The firm frequently acts for investors, developers, hotels and universities. It has broad experience complemented by niche expertise in areas such as agricultural disputes, in which the firm represents corporate and investment bodies.
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Band 2

  1. Howes Percival LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. HCR Hewitsons
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    HCR Hewitsons
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Harrison Clark Rickerbys has a comprehensive property litigation practice that is well known for its agricultural and commercial land expertise. The firm advises on disputes arising from development projects, restrictive covenants and leasehold enfranchisement. It is also well-versed in landlord and tenant issues, such as lease renewals.
  2. Ashtons Legal
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Greene & Greene
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    Greene & Greene
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Greene & Greene is a compact practice favoured by private individuals and public interest groups, as well as commercial clients. The firm provides a wide range of services including advice on planning disputes, restrictive covenants, adverse possession and forfeiture. Its client base includes trusts and real estate developers.
  2. Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Penningtons Manches Cooper has experience representing private and commercial clients alike, including large retail and manufacturing companies, as well as private individuals. The team has a varied workload that includes property portfolio management issues and a range of real estate disputes.
  3. Buckles Solicitors LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 4