Real Estate Litigation | UK Bar

Kings Chambers is an excellent all-round property set. It handles everything from cases pertaining to developments, to possession and trespassing claims. Its first-class members act for local authorities, real estate businesses and individuals, among other clients. In the recent past, barristers at Kings Chambers have appeared in several impressive cases, including those relating to high-profile premises and developments. A work highlight for this year is Canal & River Trust v Harbourside Marina Limited, a forfeiture dispute over the 250-year lease for the Liverpool Marina. One interviewee comments that the set has "very astute and intelligent barristers who genuinely are real estate litigation experts."

Barristers at Exchange Chambers are frequently called on to act in litigation pertaining to property acquisitions and developments, as well as complex cases regarding trusts. Members also handle property-related professional negligence cases, title and registry matters and forfeiture cases. The set's clients include developers, local authorities and individuals. This year, among the work highlights was Raja and Thompson v Holden and others, a case in the High Court seeking to determine the damages to the claimant following his purchase of a fraudulently misrepresented plot of land.

18 St John Street Chambers is equipped to handle a range of contentious real estate matters, including adverse possession, breaches of covenant and nuisance. The barristers also act in landlord and tenant disputes, and agricultural matters. A work highlight for this year was Coolsilk Property & Investment Limited v Scunthorpe United Football Club Limited, a claim for possession of a football stadium.