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Real Estate Litigation | UK

Thames Valley

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. Freeths LLP
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    Freeths LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Freeths advises on the full range of commercial property issues including lease renewals, break notices and terminations. The firm is particularly active in the hospitality and leisure industries. Its lawyers display notable expertise in issues relating to agricultural holdings and issues affecting charities and when representing property developers in contested lease cases.
  2. IBB Law
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    IBB Law
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    IBB Law has a dedicated property litigation group with a comprehensive offering. The team serves a strong client portfolio of commercial property developers and high-end retailers, and is known for its experience in dilapidations and joint venture disputes. Additional strengths relate to issues concerning restrictive covenants. The firm has offices across the Thames Valley, including Reading, Chesham, Uxbridge and Ascot.
  3. Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Penningtons Manches Cooper has a respected and versatile team managing property portfolios for national retailers, regularly handling lease renewals and dilapidations claims as well as advising residential clients on service charge disputes. The team also acts for several institutional investors on contested lease renewals and redevelopment. The firm's clients further include educational institutions and startups.
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Band 2

  1. Blake Morgan
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    Blake Morgan
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Blake Morgan's real estate litigation arm is led from the Thames Valley team and acts for a variety of corporates, high net worth individuals, third sector organisations and lenders. The team has particular specialisations in corporate occupiers and sectors such as charity, education, healthcare, social housing and telecoms.
  2. Boyes Turner
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    Boyes Turner
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Boyes Turner advised a major supplier of aggregates on a dispute with a neighbouring company after a landslip caused some stockpiled materials to damage the neighbour's property and disrupt its business.
  3. Field Seymour Parkes
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    Field Seymour Parkes
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Field Seymour Parkes houses a well-established practice group, best known for its work in disputes relating to larger real estate transactions. The team in Reading also represents clients in a variety of complex contentious property matters, including dilapidations and lease renewals and terminations. The firm has a noteworthy roster of clients, covering national property developers, housing associations and international retailers. The team also acts for clients in the insurance and non-profit sectors.
  4. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Real Estate Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths has a well-respected group offering the full range of property litigation services, specialising in retail and telecommunications, as well as agriculture. The firm demonstrates particular experience in complex landlord and tenant issues and is also equipped to advise on leasehold enfranchisement matters. The firm's client base encompasses international retailers, corporate occupiers, investment landlords and residential developers, and the firm also undertakes advisory and disputes representation for charities with property portfolios.