Ranking tables
Real Estate Litigation | UK
London (Firms)
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Clifford Chance LLP 16 Years Ranked
Clyde & Co LLP 15 Years Ranked
DLA Piper LLP 19 Years Ranked
Farrer & Co LLP 8 Years Ranked
Fieldfisher 19 Years Ranked
Fladgate LLP 19 Years Ranked
Howard Kennedy LLP 8 Years Ranked
Maples Teesdale LLP 6 Years Ranked
Russell-Cooke 19 Years Ranked
Taylor Wessing LLP 19 Years Ranked
Winckworth Sherwood 17 Years Ranked- Hamlins LLP
Band 5
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Akhil Markanday Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP13 Years Ranked
Alison Hardy Ashurst15 Years Ranked- Bryan Johnston Dentons15 Years Ranked
- Daniel Levy Mishcon de Reya LLP19 Years Ranked
- Emma Humphreys Charles Russell Speechlys17 Years Ranked
- Joanna Lampert Mishcon de Reya LLP19 Years Ranked
- Mathew Ditchburn Hogan Lovells16 Years Ranked
Matthew Bonye Herbert Smith Freehills17 Years Ranked- Natasha Rees Forsters17 Years Ranked
- William DenshamEversheds Sutherland
Band 2
Andrew Myers Stephenson Harwood LLP20 Years Ranked- Dellah Gilbert Maples Teesdale LLP15 Years Ranked
- Emma Macintyre Mishcon de Reya LLP19 Years Ranked
Gary Lawrenson Osborne Clarke LLP10 Years Ranked
Ian Brierley DLA Piper LLP25 Years Ranked
Keith Conway Clyde & Co LLP22 Years Ranked
Nick Lloyd CMS15 Years Ranked- Paul Tonkin Hogan Lovells15 Years Ranked
- Thekla FellasEversheds Sutherland
Band 3
- Ben Barrison Forsters3 Years Ranked
Benjamin E J Hatton Clifford Chance LLP13 Years Ranked- Chhavie Kapoor Mishcon de Reya LLP11 Years Ranked
- Emma Chadwick Winckworth Sherwood15 Years Ranked
- Frances Richardson Addleshaw Goddard LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jason Juden Simmons & Simmons LLP19 Years Ranked
Julie Gattegno CMS21 Years Ranked
Marcus Barclay CMS25 Years Ranked
Mark Reading Mishcon de Reya LLP5 Years Ranked
Nicholas Levy Trowers & Hamlins LLP15 Years Ranked
Nick Wood CMS14 Years Ranked
Paul Greatholder Russell-Cooke15 Years Ranked
Sophie Schultz Stephenson Harwood LLP14 Years Ranked- Rashpal SoomalEversheds Sutherland
- Stuart WortleyEversheds Sutherland
Band 4
Amanda McNeil Howard Kennedy LLP5 Years Ranked
Antony Phillips Fieldfisher21 Years Ranked
Brian Kilcoyne Lewis Silkin21 Years Ranked- James Souter Charles Russell Speechlys3 Years Ranked
Martin Thomas Gowling WLG (UK) LLP23 Years Ranked- Melissa Thompson Pinsent Masons11 Years Ranked
- Michael Metliss Fladgate LLP23 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Campbell Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP5 Years Ranked
- Saleem Fazal Taylor Wessing LLP18 Years Ranked
- Sara Stephens Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP10 Years Ranked
- Simon Hartley Weightmans8 Years Ranked
Siobhan Jones Farrer & Co LLP8 Years Ranked- Kate AndrewsHamlins LLP
Band 5
Andrew Tugwell Keystone Law23 Years Ranked
David Stevens Norton Rose Fulbright12 Years Ranked- Gregory Simms Addleshaw Goddard LLP1 Years Ranked
Jeremy Stephen Clyde & Co LLP8 Years Ranked
Joanna Osborne Edwin Coe LLP5 Years Ranked
Matthew Spring Payne Hicks Beach LLP2 Years Ranked- Richard Bartle Pinsent Masons4 Years Ranked
- Rosalind Cullis Maples Teesdale LLP5 Years Ranked
Scott Goldstein Payne Hicks Beach LLP2 Years Ranked
Shams Rahman Edwin Coe LLP1 Years Ranked- William Scott Irwin Mitchell8 Years Ranked
- Colin YoungBoodle Hatfield LLP
- Kellie JonesBoodle Hatfield LLP
- Mark BrasseyCBG Law
- Sarah FinchHamlins LLP
Up and Coming
Star Associates
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedBCLP handles a wide range of highly complex and high-stakes real estate litigation cases, as well as offering expertise in litigation avoidance and risk analysis. The firm represents clients in lease breaks and dilapidations disputes along with litigation arising from major development and infrastructure projects. The team has further expertise in more specialist areas such as rights to light and rating.
1 CMSReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedThe real estate litigation group at CMS services an impressive client roster that includes prominent developers, corporate entities, institutional investors and significant property owners and tenants. The team is particularly adept at handling real estate disputes on behalf of hotel and energy clients and can pull in expertise from offices across the UK to provide clients with a broad and seamless service.
1 Hogan LovellsReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedThe real estate litigation team at Hogan Lovells has expertise in various core areas such as commercial landlord and tenant disputes and cases arising from development schemes, including right to light disputes. The firm's lawyers often advise on high-value rent review and dilapidations cases, working closely with major corporate occupiers. The team also enjoys a fine track record of handling major retail insolvencies as well as cases concerning insolvent tenants.
1 Mishcon de Reya LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedMishcon de Reya's real estate litigation practice is notable for its impressive work with high net worth individuals, as well as blue-chip companies. The firm stands out for its team of litigators with significant experience taking cases to court and core areas of expertise including right to light cases, injunctions and development disputes. The group also offers further expertise advising on commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes.
Band 2
2 AshurstReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedAshurst boasts an enviable property practice with an emphasis on high-value litigation and arbitration. The firm's areas of specialism include dilapidations, telecoms issues, break options and right to light disputes. Acknowledged for its expertise in landlord and tenant law, the team also excels in complex property and project contractual disputes. Ashurst is recognised for its proactive approach to litigation and its high-quality advisory practice.
2 Charles Russell SpeechlysReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 27 Years RankedCharles Russell Speechlys fields a robust team of solicitors handling a broad range of property litigation. The team routinely advises portfolio companies, investors and developers on development, dilapidations and leasing disputes, while also offering specialist knowledge of leasehold enfranchisement cases. The firm is additionally sought after for its experience in the telecommunications sector and expertise regarding the Electronic Communications Code.
2 DentonsReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedDentons remains a much sought-after practice in the London real estate litigation market. The firm handles a wide range of highly complex and high-stakes cases and is notable for its expertise in litigation avoidance and risk analysis as well as rights to light, telecommunications-related and ratings disputes. The team also advises clients on portfolio management issues and insolvency-related property disputes. Its broad client base includes the likes of retailers, financial institutions and developers.
2 ForstersReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedForsters represents a broad client base, ranging from institutional investors and funds to property developers, in a wide range of residential property disputes and enfranchisement cases. The team maintains substantial expertise in contentious matters concerning rights to light, service charge disputes and professional negligence claims.
2 Pinsent MasonsReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedThe team at Pinsent Masons is widely acknowledged for its expertise and solid capabilities across the full range of real estate litigation. The group advises clients on contentious landlord and tenant matters, vacant possession cases and development disputes, with a healthy reputation for its work in rights to light. The team's other specialist areas of expertise include energy-related property litigation, dilapidations and real estate cases concerning hotels, mixed-use property and estates. The firm acts for a variety of clients including landlords, government entities and developers.
Band 3
3 Addleshaw Goddard LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard is well-versed in handling complex real estate matters for leading investors and property groups. The practice has key strengths in relation to rights to light, vacant possession matters and other issues linked to development. The firm has the ability to draw on its wider capabilities in real estate finance and insolvency to provide a full service to clients, who include retailers, developers and insurers.
3 Gowling WLG (UK) LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedGowling WLG has a robust team of practitioners focused on the full range of contentious real estate matters. It is adept at acting for government bodies and has expertise in various areas such as portfolio management, commercial landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence and restrictive covenant cases. The team is also noted for its handling of property disputes in the telecoms sector.
3 Herbert Smith FreehillsReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills has an impressive property litigation practice with an emphasis on major commercial real estate. The dedicated team of experts is able to handle a wide variety of matters including high-value disputes stemming from major public projects, infrastructure and mixed-use developments. The firm is also frequently instructed on litigation concerning rating as well as a range of landlord and tenant issues.
3 Osborne Clarke LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedOsborne Clarke advises on real estate litigation across industries such as hotels, energy and retail. The team is experienced in acting for the likes of developers, investors, landlords and tenants on a broad spectrum of matters, including right to light, party wall disputes and lease claims.
3 Stephenson Harwood LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedStephenson Harwood fields an experienced and dedicated team of real estate litigators who advise a broad client base ranging from sizeable London estates to institutional investors and blue-chip corporates. The team offers specialist advice on rights to light and other development disputes, as well as advising on claims for issues such as nuisance, negligence and dilapidations.
3 Trowers & Hamlins LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedTrowers & 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.
Band 4
4 Clifford Chance LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedClifford Chance is noted for its adept handling of commercial real estate matters, including both domestic and cross-border disputes. The firm is frequently sought out to assist with contentious leasing, trespass and insolvency issues as well as providing risk mitigation advice. The team regularly acts for asset management companies, creditors and investors, among others.4 Clyde & Co LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedThe real estate litigation group at Clyde & Co covers the full spectrum of disputes including contested lease renewals, dilapidations and vacant possession. The team is also equipped to advise on the recovery of rent arrears and on disputes arising from development work, including right to light. The firm's clients include developers, landlords and corporate occupiers.4 DLA Piper LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedThe team at DLA Piper commands respect for its ability to handle a broad range of domestic property litigation, as well as cases with international elements. The firm acts for an impressive roster of investors, developers and leisure operators and is regularly called upon by these clients to handle right to light, leasing and professional negligence disputes, among other matters.4 Farrer & Co LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedThe property litigation team at Farrer & Co acts for a broad client base across the charity, banking and property management sectors. Lawyers within the team offer experience in disputes concerning development schemes, with expertise in issues regarding lease renewals, possession, service charges and rent arrears.4 FieldfisherReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedFieldfisher has a high-quality domestic team further bolstered by a strong international presence. The group demonstrates strong capabilities in High Court cases as well as rent review arbitrations. Its clients include leading financial institutions, major corporations and local authorities. The firm has further experience across the energy sector, including obtaining injunctions against protesters and pipeline-related disputes.4 Fladgate LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedFladgate advises clients on a range of complex disputes, with notable expertise in relation to retail and high-value residential property. The team ably assists clients with a range of issues that arise, including dilapidations claims, contractual negotiations and leasing disputes. The firm's clients include large commercial names and trustees.4 Howard Kennedy LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedHoward Kennedy's real estate disputes team has expertise across a broad spectrum of contentious commercial and residential property matters, with experience in leasing, service charge and development disputes. The lawyers demonstrate further capabilities in the recovery of arrears and claims for negligence. The team frequently acts for administrators and investors as well as commercial landlords and tenants.4 Maples Teesdale LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedMaples Teesdale acts for a strong base of clients in commercial property disputes, including investors, owners and tenants. The team is sought after for its expertise in matters such as right to light, rent calculations and rent arrears.4 Russell-CookeReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedRussell-Cooke's real estate litigation team is noted for its work on behalf of charitable organisations as well as owners and occupiers in the retail sector. The team exhibits impressive strength when handling landlord and tenant disputes, right to light and service charge issues, among other contentious matters.4 Taylor Wessing LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedTaylor Wessing is equipped to handle a multitude of contentious real estate matters, including right to light, vacant possession, right of way and enfranchisement disputes. The team maintains a particularly healthy reputation for its work on contentious matters concerning major development schemes.4 Winckworth SherwoodReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedThe team at Winckworth Sherwood advises on a range of contentious matters arising in the context of property portfolio management. The firm operates across numerous sectors and regularly undertakes complex development disputes, including right to light cases. The group is also particularly noted for property disputes work in relation to telecommunications.
Band 5
5 A&O ShearmanReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 5 | 19 Years RankedA&O Shearman is acknowledged for its expertise in taking on complex disputes concerning property developments of substantial value. The firm acts for a distinguished range of banks and financial institutions, as well as investment funds and private equity houses.
5 CrippsReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 5 | 19 Years RankedCripps is recognised for its skill in residential property matters, frequently assisting with landlord and tenant disputes across the sector. The firm is noted for its pragmatic approach to a range of contentious property matters including boundary disputes, dilapidations and right to light claims.
5 Edwin Coe LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedEdwin Coe's team is renowned for representing a wide array of clients, including landlords, developers and local authorities, among others. The team shows particular strength in landlord and tenant disputes, but its lawyers are also frequently sought out to advise on breaches of covenant, dilapidations and more.
5 Lewis SilkinReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedLewis Silkin is well recognised for its coverage of a range of real estate disputes, including notable expertise in landlord and tenant litigation. It also represents clients in service charge, right to light and telecoms-related cases.
5 Payne Hicks Beach LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedPayne Hicks Beach is recognised for its ability to advise high net worth property owners on a range of disputes work, including claims related to prime central London residences. The firm also has experience in representing commercial landlords and tenants, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors.
5 Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPReal Estate Litigation2025 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedPenningtons Manches Cooper has a growing real estate litigation group with considerable expertise in development, service charge and fire safety-related disputes. The team also lends support on major property transactions and can advise on litigation arising out of insolvency.