‘BCLP has the most experienced and dynamic global property arbitration team there is. Their field of expertise is vast, on point, with an innovative approach.’

‘Akhil Markanday heads the team at BCLP and is the man in our corner. With an extremely intelligent mind, he is charismatic with a very calm, calculated and thorough approach. His thought process unprecedented and is truly something to be admired. Simply the best in the business.’

‘Akhil has the deep knowledge and experience that they leverage to solve even the most complex challenges. They listen attentively to our needs, tailor their solutions to meet our objectives and always strive to exceed our expectations.’

‘Edward Gardner has a strong and rounded knowledge and is capable of handling complex matters across the property legal spectrum whilst also dealing with the mundane in a consistently positive manner. A pleasure to work with.’

‘I have found the team to be very professional and diligent both towards their client and me as his advisor. At all times I have been included and involved where possible in the litigation process.’

‘We have taken advice from BCLP on a wider range of matters over the past year. The USP of this firm the broad range of talent under ‘one roof’. Enquiries are dealt with almost immediately allowing our firm to plan, strategise and implement deals on that basis. We would not proceed on ANY matter without consultation first. Truly exceptional.’

‘Akhil Markanday has been our go-to man. His knowledge on litigation is second to none. More than a ‘subject matter expert’ he is personable, intelligent and commercial. He’s our ‘Harvey Specter’ in the real world. You do not ever go into battle without him in your corner. I would hate to ever be against him!’

‘Victoria Blanchard is very well informed, diplomatic and emotionally intelligent as well as highly qualified, which has meant she has been able to progress and resolve one particularly sticky case that comes to mind, which did not seem at the outset in any way soluble to each party’s satisfaction.’

‘We have worked closely with the CMS property litigation team on a number of occasions and have been consistently impressed with their collective abilities to apply deeply critical and analytical thinking, spotting opportunities for us combined with an ability to step back from the detail and give pragmatic advice. The partners we have encountered are passionate about their profession and really care about getting a good result for their client. A great bunch of people to work with!’

‘Nick Wood is a great lawyer who is passionate about his chosen field. He really cares about getting a good outcome for his clients and is dynamic and robust in his approach. A great guy to work through matters with.’

‘Highly talented and intellectually able team.’

‘Julie Gattegno knows her stuff inside out.’

‘It is a team with real breadth and depth, capable of handling the most complex and difficult matters.’

‘Marcus Barclay is, in my view, the best property litigation solicitor in London’

‘One of the biggest, and certainly the best, property litigation teams in the country, with a great depth of talent.’

‘Eleanor Murray – first rate at dealing with enfranchisement, the right of first refusal, the right to manage, and all other aspects of residential property. She is also an excellent team leader.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland provide excellent strategic and tactical property litigation advice. With their hands-on approach, we feel able to navigate our way through to resolution.’

‘Will Densham is a leader and confident tactician. Always available to his clients, he shows very good judgement in reading a situation and plotting a course through.’

‘Having worked with Rashpal Soomal and her colleagues on and off over the last 14 years, I have always found them to be immensely knowledgeable, approachable and proactive in all that they do. What sets them apart is their willingness to help from start to finish; efficiently and effectively providing advice from a strategic perspective down to the minute detail.’

‘Rashpal Soomal is an undisputed expert in her field. She has a friendly, pragmatic approach to her work and advises her clients with respect, integrity and without judgement. Always willing to offer learning opportunities to others, Rashpal takes the time to impart her knowledge and wisdom in a way that is invaluable to those in her field.’

‘The litigation team benefits from sitting adjacent to an incredibly expert real estate investment practice, and the investment practice from having such a credible litigation practice.’

‘Julianne Treacy is an integral part of the team. She is very much at the coal face and cares deeply about our business.’

‘The Eversheds Sutherland (ES) team seemingly continues to go from strength to strength. They are a very diverse team. I have worked with them now for nearly 20 years and cannot think of a team I would rather instruct.’

‘They are extremely knowledgeable but also user friendly. They are down to earth and speak the same language but at the same time are able to give top quality legal advice. Stuart Wortley is another senior partner who I know has experience in protester actions.’

‘Second to none in high-profile property litigation cases in recent years. Wide-range of top quality expertise throughout the firm.’

‘Natasha Rees – a pleasure to work with and industry leading in leasehold enfranchisement and residential property litigation.’

‘Ben Barrison – no nonsense, highly experienced litigator, able to navigate complex matters at ease with best result for clients always at the forefront of his objectives.’

‘Forsters is fundamentally what you want from a firm of solicitors: a concentration of superbly talented individuals (seriously, seriously smart) with massive experience in their field. They apply mature judgment and mature intelligence to the problems they encounter.’

‘I would particularly single out Natasha Rees, Julia Tobbell, Ben Barrison and Anna Mullins as the very embodiment of the excellence of the firm.’

‘Excellent team – one of the best.’

‘Forsters is a boutique property law firm, with particular strength in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. It is more flexible and responsive than larger city law firms.’

‘Julia Tobbell deserves particular mention. She took over a particularly complex case from another partner about 5 months before trial and got up to speed super quickly, bringing a new angle on various points – she really drove the case forward and made progress. Excellent lawyer, very good at delivering difficult news / advice to clients whilst maintaining their confidence.’

‘Strength in depth – expertise and commerciality throughout the team.’

‘Paul Tonkin – extremely focused and provides timely commercial and practical advice.’

‘This is an absolutely first class practice whose clients include the biggest institutional landlords in the UK. The practice is led by the wonderful Mathew Ditchburn whose experience and dedication to his clients is truly outstanding. Mathew and his team (which, for me, has usually consisted of the excellent Tim Reid and Ben Willis, alongside Mathew) are first rate at this. They bring to every case an enthusiasm and focus which is great to see and a privilege to be party to.’

‘Nobody comes close to Hogan Lovells in terms of creativity of thought and sheer brilliance.’

‘Mathew Ditchburn is a class act: bright, determined, creative and cool under fire. Paul Tonkin is an able second.’

‘One of the best property litigation teams in the UK’

‘Mathew Ditchburn is hugely experienced very bright extremely sensible and a pleasure to work with Paul Tonkin is also excellent, bright and a pleasure to work with Tim Reid is brilliant calm and authoritative Katie Dunn is bright experienced and fights her corner.’

‘The property litigation team at Hogan Lovells are at the top of their game. An extremely effective group of litigators. The quality of partners and associates is consistently high; there are no weak links in this team.’

‘Daniel Levy is an exceptionally fine litigator. Although he specialises in real estate, I would not hesitate to use him in other fields. Hard-working, commercial and able to see a legal angle where no-one else can.’

‘Dan Levy – a brilliant leader, negotiator and strategist. He is deserving of his stellar reputation.’

‘Emma Macintyre – Emma is incredibly bright, incisive and dogged in her approach to cases. She has a unique ability to intelligently interrogate issues which arise and ensure that no stone is left unturned. She is reassuring to clients who are lucky to have her in their corner.’

‘Mark Reading – he is a brilliant young partner, totally unflappable, always out to win, connects naturally with all kinds of clients, is commercially astute and has a really impressive range of knowledge of commercial and residential property law.’

‘Laura Odlind – charming and bright, Laura can handle the most difficult of clients in a way which is truly remarkable.’

‘Chhavie Kapoor – particularly experienced in rights of light litigation.’

‘Mark Reading is fantastic. He grasps difficult technical concepts quickly, finds a way through the noise and drives a matter. Being able to rely on him is hugely important when dealing with potential litigation which has its natural stressors. I couldn’t recommend a property litigator more highly.’

‘Joanna Lampert is the star.’

‘Wonderfully collaborative approach to determining the best outcome for the client. instant and bespoke service on a level that surpasses the magic circle.’

‘Frances Richardson is head and shoulders above any litigator I have worked with previously. Calm, measured and assured: truly first class. I couldn’t speak more highly of her and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.’

‘The Addleshaw Goddard team are very responsive and offer clear solutions driven advice and action. They get the best outcome every time.’

‘Their knowledge and experience is both deep and wide. There has not been a scenario they have not been able to deal with effectively and timeously. They also do their research fully at the right time and they put together a very strong case, every time.’

‘The legal advice is well structured, response times adhere to a very tight deadline.’

‘The team would patiently listen to and understand client’s enquiries and requests, then explain what needs to proceed thoroughly for client to make the right decisions/instructions.’

‘Great commercial knowledge, with good contacts in all fields of property development.’

‘Alison Hardy is always a safe pair of hands. A great communicator who gives good practical advice.’

‘Ashurst provide a very good service across all of the legal departments I work with. They are very responsive and multiple lawyers are available to answer queries.’

‘The individuals I have worked with from the litigation team have provided useful and holistic advice.’

‘Alison Hardy: exceptionally bright and hard working; outstanding commercial and legal instincts; a leader in her field. Kim Clifford: bright, personable and commercially astute.’

‘Ashurst has a large, well-resourced property litigation practice. They are very thorough and have a sophisticated understanding of the field.’

‘Alison Hardy, a partner, is very experienced. She is a confident and astute dispute resolution lawyer as well as being pleasant to work with.’

‘Kim Clifford is a incredible senior associate within the Ashurst Real Estate Litigation team providing great advice on bespoke concepts which are unique to our business. She is friendly and approachable and has been guiding hand in relation to an upcoming mediation.’

‘Emma Humphreys has developed the expertise and insight of dealing with Upper Tribunal Claims for the discharge/modification of restrictive covenants on residential land. She is also an excellent lawyer.’ 

‘Georgina Muskett was the lead senior associate. Her organisational and communication skills were excellent and her response times speedy but answers well thought out and logical.’

‘Emma Humphreys – unrivalled reputation and at the top of her game. Respected by all; someone who gets things done both in and out of the courtroom.’

‘Overall, a very strong real estate team with real depth.’

‘Emma Humphreys makes this practice unique. She is highly capable, extremely intelligent and very much in tune with the requirements of our business.’

‘Charles Russell Speechlys have real strength and depth of expertise across all aspects of property litigation. I have extensive experience of working with them across a range of high value and difficult disputes and they are undoubtedly market leaders in the service they offer to clients across many sectors in this area.’

Lauren Fraser is extremely easy to work with and runs difficult litigation in a way that commands the confidence of the client.

‘James Souter is London’s King of Rights to Light, as he demonstrated recently in a major high court case which settled at the doors of the Court. If its a big development case, it goes to James.’

‘Ian Brierley heads a top team.’

‘Gemma Read and Peter Fletcher are incredibly experienced and powerful lawyers.’

‘Ian Brierley has oodles of experience and leads the team well.’

‘Ian Brierley is a very clever and commercial lawyer. He never loses sight of the big picture but is equally comfortable with the detailed legal analysis.’

‘Peter Fletcher is an excellent Senior Associate and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Fantastic quality of team with exceptional knowledge of sector. Robust strategic thinkers, with focus on getting to the best outcome possible in as efficient way as possible.’

‘Knowledgeable, pragmatic, sharp strategically and tactically, very clear communicators.’

‘The team provide an exceptional level of support and their in depth knowledge of our business means that when we have an urgent issues they can jump on it and get things done.’

‘Antony Philips, Laura West, and Faye Hyland all provide exceptional support. Their understanding of our business and willingness to really get into the issue really stands them out as a team.’

‘Fieldfisher provide clear, concise and comprehensive advice in respect of dispute resolution, particularly with regard to the law and procedure on arbitration.’

‘Lesley Webber and Jamie Mangan provide an excellent level of service and accessibility.’

‘Practical, knowledgeable, friendly with amazing ability to explain complex legal issues very clearly to all people. They have a no nonsense approach and can find practical solutions to often complicated scenarios based on up-to-date practical understanding of case law and practice, especially in rent reviews and arbitrations.’

‘The property litigation team at Fieldfisher is highly effective and very very good at what it does. It is ably led by partners who have a very good grasp of the law and the litigation process.’

‘Clive Chalkley has pulled together a strong and adaptable team that delivers punch where needed.’

‘Clive Chalkley and Martin Thomas are at the top of their game and there are no weak links known to me.’

‘A strong and diverse team with a range of talents. Suitable for solving any problem a client might have, without creating any other problems in the process.’

‘Clive Chalkley is the Hannibal of this A-Team. Very, very smart and commercial, Clive always sees the bigger picture. A true heavyweight.’

‘Senay Nihat is relentless and focused when it comes to delivering the best possible results for her clients, as well as an exceptional lawyer. She also has a delightfully acidic sense of humour.’

‘Excellent with particular experience in development work and telecoms.’

‘Gowlings have strength and depth across their departments, and all lawyers are able to demonstrate both good technical knowledge and an ability to apply it commercially to the task at hand. There is a strong cultural identity, and I feel that the majority of partners and associates share that.’

‘The Team we have engaged have been extremely hard working and diligent on a difficult matter over some three years. They show comprehensive understanding of all complex matters of property law and dispute resolution.’

‘Matthew Bonye has deep experience to deal with these complex points and excellent case management skills as well a good manner to convey the legal concepts and decision making to us as the client.’

‘Graeme Robertson is excellent and very capable.’

‘The property litigation department is a talent pool of classy individuals, ably led by Matthew Bonye, supported by Frances Edwards, Graeme Robertson, Matt Weal and others. They are all brilliant, and work well together as a team.’

‘The team works very well together. Joined up in their thinking and across departments. Very good strong advice always given. ’

‘People and level of expertise has been fantastic, approach to the litigation been insightful and well balanced.’

‘HSF has a huge presence in commercial property litigation.;

‘Matthew Bonye is probably the leading figure in this area. Master strategist. Commands huge respect.’

‘Bryan Johnston – a star individual in the property litigation world.’

‘Leanne Norton – a very able and competent senior associate.’

‘The Dentons property litigation team is outstanding.’

‘They have an exceptional eye for detail – both factual and legal – which is consistently deployed in the matters in which they have instructed me.’

‘I have full confidence in the Dentons team and know that by the time we get to the courtroom, the solicitor and counsel team will be in the best possible position to succeed on behalf of the client. I would not hesitate to fully endorse the Dentons property litigation team.’

‘Bryan is a vastly experienced property litigator in all property contexts. His nuanced thinking and strategic insight is invariably of massive value to the client.’

‘Bryan Johnston is exceptionally responsive and has gone above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction.’

‘The Dentons real estate disputes team is a high-quality outfit operating across the board in terms of the type of clients and disputes.’

‘The team at Farrer are absolutely outstanding.’

‘Their attention to detail on every case is brilliant. They consider all the facts and approach every point with meticulous detail. They truly work in the clients best interests.’

‘Tom Dobson is outstanding.’

‘A lovely group of property litigation specialists; nothing is too much trouble for their clients. Team celebrates the years and has grown exponentially in that time; and now one of the most respected at this level.’

‘Siobhan Jones is an exceptional leader.’

‘Jo Ord – A force of nature and a joy to work with. Utter dedication to her clients and completely unphased by anything opponents throw at her.’

‘Jessica Eades – Exceptionally bright and quick able to deal with the complex of matters without any apparent difficulty. A star in the making.’

‘Graham is your-go-lawyer for all things mortgage and receiver related – he is brilliant at tricky contractual and property points, is always on top of all of the details and is never flustered.’

‘Amanda McNeil is incisive in her argument but open minded to consider the broad picture. Comprehensive knowledge of the area and as we grew into the process, increasingly confident and unfazed by some odd actions and arguments by the other side. She has a straight and true moral compass.’

‘The team is led by Amanda McNeil who is a fountain of knowledge on all Property Litigation matters. She is supported by an exceptionally strong team. Senior Associates, Bhavini Patel and Holly Jordan-Wright are extremely knowledgeable and robust litigators.’

‘Ed Cooper, joined the team as a Partner and is specialist in commercial property litigation. He has a wealth of experience, is commercially minded and responsive.’

‘Amanda McNeil is approachable, responsive and commercially astute.’

‘Bhavini Patel is a leading figure on Building Safety, she has developed detailed understanding of the new legislation which coupled with her extensive residential and commercial property litigation knowledge, enables her to provide an extremely impressive service.’

‘Amanda McNeil is who I would want on my team in any dispute. The quality of her clients and retention rate is outstanding.’

‘Robert Boucher – a fantastic prop lit lawyer with a great legal brain.’

‘Hollie Jordan-Wright is exceptional and is surely a next generation partner. Her technical knowledge of the law, her pragmatism and judgment and her client service are second to none. Hollie is a delight to work with and clients are in a very safe pair of hands.’

‘The depth of experience and knowledge the team has as well as senior guidance on our case. When you are in a litigation situation you need calm, reassuring, to-the-point advice and the team at Lewis Silkin have gone above and beyond to be supportive, always available (including accommodating for international time difference) and to explain the options we have and the next steps.’

‘Paul Hayes is our go-to lawyer in the property litigation team. He’s an exceptional people person, always available to answer our questions, discuss options in a factual manner and has been a calm, reassuring and supportive partner through the process. I can’t recommend him highly enough.’

‘For years now, Lewis Silkin has been the connoisseur’s firm, standing out from the crowd of lesser performers with its concentrated pool of talented individuals.’

‘Brian Kilcoyne is a man of superlatives: ferociously bright, incredibly innovative and resourceful, very well read – and superbly nice into the bargain.’

‘A small but excellent team of property litigators with especial expertise in dealing with the cross-over between insolvency and property.’

‘Brian Kilkoyne – one of the leading property litigation solicitors in the country with a huge amount of experience. Very clever and commercially astute.’

‘The team at Lewis Silkin is exceptional and always contactable. They have great experience in particularly difficult and complex transactions. They have excellent listening and problem solving skills and are able to understand the nuances of ultra high net worth and celebrity clients.’

‘Lewis Silkin’s property litigation team have, for many decades, provided our group with consistently sound counsel. Importantly, as a client, they give us real world advice on what they think we should do, rather than just presenting options.’

‘Prompt attention to matters arising. Strong commercial and strategic thinking.’

‘An expert city team of top specialists providing the level of excellent personal client care normally only seen at smaller firms. Always a delight to work with the team at Maples Teesdale.’

‘Dellah Gilbert combines expertise and skill with great enthusiasm and commitment.’

‘Rosalind Cullis is well known for her in depth legal knowledge and analysis and impeccable client care. Always goes the extra mile.’

‘The Russell Cooke team seem diverse, happy and collaborative, working and communicating well together. They are responsive and adaptable to the changing needs of the client.’

‘Harriet Allsop is conscientious, hard-working, thorough and responsive and willing to backup any written advice with additional verbal advice on a commercial basis to match the reality of any given situation. She is very professional and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The RC Team are quick to jump on any issue referred to them with excellent strategic and pragmatic advice and guidance. They are vastly experienced in not only the law but also how to deal with each individual situation and the different clients they are acting for.’

‘Jason Hunter – excellent guidance and wisdom.’

‘Ed Cracknell has been a great support and resource dealing with some urgent and quite challenging situations. He always provides sound perspective and a calm head, as well as being a safe pair of hands for sense checking and supporting our in-house legal function.’

‘Paul Greatholder pays great attention to detail and looks to the practical position as well as the theoretical position. He is readily available and when not, makes clear why and when he will be, even though, to him, it is necessarily one case amongst many.’

‘Russell-Cooke’s property litigation team is experienced and effective led by partners who are good lawyers and commercially astute.’

‘Shabnam Ali Khan is an outstanding team member, guiding me through a number of difficult situations with professionalism and quality advice. Our companies have maintained a lead in the areas we handle through her sound advice and forward thinking.’

‘Stephenson Harwood have an exceptional team of Property Litigators, who I have worked with for many years and highly recommend.’

‘Sophie Schultz has proved to be knowledgeable, empathetic and skilful in her work with us us. She was pleasant to deal with and was able to explain legal aspects in a way that made critical decisions so easy.’

‘Stephenson Harwood just do not let go: they have a reputation for tugging a problem this way and that until they find an answer their client will appreciate. They are incredibly commercially-minded and client-focused.’

‘Andrew Myers dominates the firm, ensuring that his brilliant tactical sense spreads throughout.’

‘Andrew Myers and Kathryn Lister provide an outstanding service, responsive, commercially minded with well considered advice and balanced judgement.’

‘Exceptional communication and service. Strong, clear advice. Easy going individuals with.’

‘Exceptional client service.’

‘Andrew Myers is a leader in the field – highly effective, knowledgeable and decisive.’

‘Stephen Burke- very approachable, efficient and calm in a crisis. A good guy.’

‘Knowledgeable, responsive and commercial.’

‘I have recently worked with Alicia Convery and Stephen Burke on a particularly complex property litigation matter and found them both to be highly knowledgeable, professional and responsive. They adopted a commercial approach to the various key issues that has allowed us to move the dispute towards a positive conclusion rather than it becoming unnecessarily protracted.’

‘Outstanding client service and proactivity.’

‘Saleem Fazal has wonderful experience and he has formidable legal instinct, both as to legal and commercial matters. He is a true leader in the field.’

‘They understand the commercial drivers and provide tailored advice that’s easy to follow, clearly defines risks and offers clear views on the appropriate way forward.’

‘Saleem Fazal provided exceptional service. He is a great lawyer, understood the legal issues, but most importantly also quickly grasped the commercial position and what we were seeking to achieve.’

‘Trowers & Hamlins provides legal advice that is pragmatic, clear and delivered in a timely manner without jargon. The company has strong in depth expertise across wide ranging areas of law.’

‘Rachel Kerr is excellent, gives useful advice and makes the issues and solutions easy to understand. I would recommend her to anyone!’

‘Very pragmatic and commercial property litigation practice. Broad expert team across all key areas (title, landlord & tenant, planning, construction) with good balance of partners supportive by proactive associates and juniors.’

‘Nicholas Levy – superb, thoughtful and expert advice. A broad network across the industry to add value and find solutions. As a litigator Nick counterintuitively uses his extensive experience to find solutions and enable us to avoid litigation wherever possible.’

‘Nicholas Levy continues to provide first rate advice and client experience. Nicholas is somebody that we have consistently depended on to find a way to reach favourable outcomes when dealing with claims matters.’

‘Rachel Kerr has acted on a number of high profile matters for my firm and its partners, notably in the field of Rights of Light in recent times. She has dealt with a great number of unique and challenging situations around litigated claims. She has demonstrated great poise throughout to deliver clear, commercial and strategic advice when stakes are highest.’

‘Highly regarded team especially in their work for insurers.’

‘Rachel Kerr is simply brilliant – fights her client’s corner hard, thinks hard about (and has the answer) to all the difficult questions, and is engaging and easy to deal with.’

‘Wedlake Bell – strategic approach and commercial acumen.’

‘Adam Colenso is one of the most intelligent and hard-working partners I have met in a property litigation in team. He is extremely clever, with a keen and shrewd eye for detail, coupled with a genuinely astonishing work ethic. He is calm and unflappable whilst remaining pleasant and good fun to work with and for.’

‘Jonathan Hibberts is the most energetic and industrious property litigator on the block. A skilled tactician and strategist.’

‘Adam Colenso is technically strong.’

‘Adam Colenso is one of the best property litigation solicitors around. I have recommended him to people on countless occasions. He is thoughtful, sensible and, overall, a really fine litigator. He has a deep understanding of property law. And, at least from my experience, he is a go-to solicitor for restrictive covenant and easement cases.’

‘Particularly recommended for high value and complex development disputes.’

‘A forward looking, highly skilled, knowledgeable and innovative team who can be expected to get the job done.’

‘Rachel Fitzgerald is bright and energetic and works hard to get the best outcome for her clients.’

‘Mary Walsh is simply excellent. She provides a forensic and detailed analysis of her cases, bring huge intellectual ability to matters before her and employs her encyclopaedic knowledge of every nook and cranny of property law to all matters on which she is instructed.’

‘They have a can-do approach to problem solving and take a commercial view of situations when giving advice.’

‘The group has a broad spectrum of work and skills. They handle real property and landlord and tenant disputes, can turn their hands to work involving social housing and also development disputes.’

‘Emma Chadwick is delightful; an excellent lawyer and we have worked on many cases for years together. I often recommend her to potential clients and I consider her to be a top quality property litigator.’

‘They have real in-depth technical knowledge of property law matters. They are wonderful with clients and tenacious in their dealings with the other side and the court. A team you can really trust.’

‘Penny Shannon – just very knowledgeable without ever being patronizing – not an easy balance for a lawyer.’

‘In my experience the advice of the litigation team is a good mixture of the technical and practical. They understand when it is appropriate to apply the pressure of litigation and when to adopt a more pragmatic approach.’

‘James Sutherland and Penny Shannon work well as a team. They are approachable and offer clear, practical advice tailored to the requirements of the audience and based upon a detailed knowledge and understanding.’

‘Michael Duncan provides timely and quality advice, which has greatly assisted in a range of property related matters.’

‘They are really excellent. They appear to have recruited excellent employees at all levels of the team. Their employees stand out for being extremely bright, knowledgeable and highly skilled litigators.’

‘They are experts in their respective fields and well respected in the sector.’

‘They are one of the only property litigation practices with real expertise in Building Safety Act disputes.’

‘James Sutherland is a market leader. A master tactician, he thinks deeply about his clients’ issues, their commercial and legal context, and uses his experience to provide the right advice.’

‘We have found the team led by Ben Hatton to be approachable, knowledgeable and pragmatic. They give us the backup to deal with the situation with confidence.’

‘Put simply, whatever the issue you have, they have experience in it. Clifford Chance are a safe pair of hands and are able to advise both sophisticated and non-sophisticated clients alike. Senior members of the team are incredibly responsive and are aware of all of the deal issues – this is not a team where the seniors are AWOL, and everything is left to an associate.’

‘Ben Hatton is fantastic – a friendly and reassuring face, there is nobody better to have in your corner in a stressful situation.’

‘Ben Hatton, Partner and Head of CC’s Real Property Litigation Department, has wide experience enabling him to bring a laser-like focus on key issues and to manage his team with wisdom, energy and assurance. He is accessible, courteous and a pleasure to work with. Associate Jordan Gulwell is efficient, thorough and again a pleasure to work with.’

‘Ben Hatton is careful, thoughtful, and provides measured advice.’

‘Ben Hatton is a capable and commercially astute property litigator.’

‘Excellent knowledge and commercial understanding in a very specialised area.’

‘Cripps has a fantastic property team with a large institutional client base across both the commercial and residential landlord and tenant spheres. They have particular expertise in commercial lease renewals and residential management matters.’

‘Laura Southgate is particularly good at handling difficult clients, but also very on the ball legally, procedurally and strategically.’

‘Elena Chrysostomou is personable and knowledgeable, with an astute approach to delivering the best outcomes.’

‘Laura Southgate is thoughtful and engaging, and has the ability to work as part of the team.’

‘Their advice is comprehensive and easy to understand, setting out pros and cons of each approach. They are quick, polite, knowledgeable and professional, and are a delight to work with.’

‘DJB are a regional firm who have made it into the big time.’

‘The impressive element that I would draw attention to is the breadth of their expertise across the range of areas in the world of real estate – from planning to disposals.’

‘Much of my contact with DJB has been with their Tigger-like Chief Executive and his boundless energy – Peter Allinson and his Partner Madeleine Davitt.’

‘The level of service is exceptional with prompt responses and personal attention. They never fail to exceed expectations in terms of the experience & quality of legal advice. All the solicitors have substantial post qualification experience which always shows in the quality of advice provided.’

‘Helen Close – an exceptionally good lawyer who communicates well and has a solid technical knowledge. She also has a lovely personality and is very calm in the face of a tricky situation. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Jonathan Warner-Reed: personal, insightful and infinitely patient with clients.’

‘Highly specialist and focused on the client’s objectives and well versed not only in the law but also in possessing a strategic focus.’

‘The team are extremely committed, efficient, knowledgeable and tenacious. We definitely had the best team on our side!’

‘Joanna Osborne is a superb lawyer, unbelievably knowledgeably, personable and astute. Joanna and her excellent team including Emma Gregory, were always willing to listen and discuss our concerns and give their guidance. They are loyal and 100% committed to their clients, thank goodness Edwin Coe were recommended to us.’

‘Edwin Coe LLP is a fantastic firm. Highly educated and experienced people, excellent collaboration and understanding and support for their clients.’

‘I have worked with Shams Rahman for a number of years. I regard him as an excellent property litigator.’

‘Joanna Osborne – a pleasure to work with. Always thinking about best solutions (not necessarily most obvious) to client’s issues. Highly knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘Eleanor Stark: A superstar in the making. She is quick to identify the key issues, and has a first-rate sense of how a case is likely to pan out. I would highly recommend her for any tricky case.’

‘Alexandra Rusu is a delight to work with. She is always on top of the details and has a rare ability to provide clients with commercial advice, even when that is not what the clients want to hear.’

‘Property litigation lead by the personable but utterly tenacious Joanna Osborne.’

‘The team made us feel comfortable from the outset. Explanations of all areas of our dispute were always clear and concise.’

‘Adam Gross has worked with us on a number of cases and is exceptional. His communication skills are second to none and he made even the most complex areas of our cases understandable. He was available whenever needed, even outside of normal working hours and always happy to patiently guide us.’

‘Team leader Adam Gross has an excellent knowledge of his field.’

‘They get the job done no matter what obstacles they come across.’

‘The thing that particularly impresses me is their calmness under pressure. They do not rush to judgment, but apply mature consideration to their clients’ problems, without any fuss.’

‘I would particularly single out Michael Metliss as a paradigm of their calmness under pressure.’

‘Strength and breadth. For Janet Keeley in particular the overlap with corporate/commercial work is a real benefit for property disputes involving corporate vehicles and the very specific issues which can arise.’

‘Janet Keeley – not just a property litigator – with experience and expertise in corporate and commercial matters she can deal with a wider range of matters, and spot issues which others might miss.’

‘Strength in depth, competent fee earners easily accessible, efficient action and collaboration remotely and very responsive to enquiry of both day to day and the urgent kind.’

‘Paul Dench – a stand out partner, uniquely attentive and thoughtful. Superb analysis. Solid commercial advice reflecting the business need and the legal need at the same time.’

‘The people that work for Glovers is what makes the firm unique. The people are clearly very professional and have vast amounts of experience, however they are also exceptionally nice to work with and they understand their individual clients needs. This for me is very important yet a very hard combination is skills to achieve.’

‘Quick turn around and a reliable service.’

‘Top specialists in mortgage related work.’

‘Kenny Friday at the top of his game. Clients love him. He is smart and on the ball. Commercial and focused.’

‘We have found them extremely professional, easy to communicate with, friendly, highly knowledgeable and great to work with.’

‘Sarah Finch has always been supportive, very professional, skilled and willing to go that extra mile.’

‘Dynamic, committed, flexible and adaptable with legal knowledge that is second to none. The hardest working team who are also always fun to work with.’

‘Kate Andrews capacity for work is extraordinary. She knows all the tricks in the book and the fixes for them all when someone tries them on her. She combines a real understanding of property and property clients with excellent legal knowledge to very good effect.’

‘Sarah Finch is an exceptional property lawyer in human form. She adapts to get the best out of and gives the best to all clients no matter what their needs or quirks are. She stays calm and focused no matter how much pressure she is under. Definitely the property litigator you want working beside you.’

‘The Hamlins team are always highly focused on their clients’ business requirements and tailor advice accordingly.’

‘Kate Andrews is an exceptional lawyer, always available and highly focused on delivering first class advice and results.’

‘Kate Andrews remains top of the pile for any large property litigation dispute.’

‘Really excellent knowledge and support. We use them for our most complex cases.’

‘An international firm with the substantial resources needed for heavyweight litigation.’

‘David Stevens – a great pleasure to work with.’

‘Their advice leaves no stones unturned or angles unexplored or unexploited. One feels constantly guarded by those representing us in the firm which great personal attention with the knowledge that a strong force of wisdom is called upon for dealing with complex or unique scenarios.’

‘Very experienced City firm which acts in high value property litigation.’

‘The individual partner with whom I am familiar is Scott Goldstein. He and I dealt with an extremely challenging piece of litigation arising out of the failure of a property development and raising complex issues as to property and company law. Scott showed excellent judgment throughout, and his careful and diligent management of the case and the client led to a very good outcome.’

‘Partner Scott Goldstein stands out as being calm and knowledgeable. He has particularly good client care skills and in the case we worked on he looked after a vulnerable client with great care and compassion.’

‘I was extremely impressed with the way in which teams within the firm worked together at extremely short notice in the best interests of the client; they put the client’s interests before their own financial interests.’

‘Scott Goldstein inspires confidence in his ability to manage multi-layered litigation.’

‘Matthew Spring stands out for the level of individual attention he applies to his cases. He is extremely diligent and proactively anticipates the best strategy to get his clients into the best possible position.’

‘Scott Goldstein is commercially astute, very professional and highly approachable. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others in need of dispute resolution services.’

‘We have been a client of Rudi Ramdarshan and his team for a while now and so far every case has been handled intelligently and successfully. Rudi and the team can think outside the box, they are commercial, attentive and highly responsive. They handled very effectively our first case with them almost four years ago and even though we have also been working with some of their competition, we have returned to them for our latest case, which proves our trust in their strength and competency.’

‘Rudi Ramdarshan is strategic, knowledgeable, personable and highly competent. He is an impressive leader and role model for his team but we would like to single out one of his team members Marissa Lawrence as a very strong and impressive member of his team that we have recently had the pleasure of working with.’

‘The property litigation department at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP is brilliant. The lawyers consistently produce excellent results for their clients. They provide magic circle service. They punch well above their weight.’

‘Partner David Burns is an outstanding litigator. He is a formidable force and a lawyer you want on your side. His experience and know how is invaluable.

‘Jonathan Chan is excellent. Composed and calm.’

‘Victoria Huxley is one of the hardest working lawyers in the industry.’

‘Ben Frost is a wise head on young shoulders.’

‘A highly effective and very switched on property litigation team; excellent at landlord and tenant matters generally it has particularly strong talent in the field of commercial property.’

‘Very professional service. I felt very reassured by the advice given by the personable and approachable people.’

‘They always go the extra mile to get any matter completed to their clients satisfaction, and always in a timely manner.’

‘Their combined knowledge of leasehold enfranchisement is unparalleled, which allows them to provide a flawless service to their clients.’

‘Samantha Bone and Fleur Neale are the go to legal advisors in the Leasehold Enfranchisement sector.’

‘They continuously strive to deliver the highest quality of service, going above and beyond to exceed client expectations and deliver exceptional results.’

‘They are all superb, but I would single out Simon Serota and Meera Patel for their sheer brilliance and force.’

‘Simon Serota – very bright and innovative.’

‘Samantha Bone is very knowledgeable in the leasehold reform sector.’

‘Giles Peaker is a great legal mind and a fountain of knowledge.’

‘Anthony Gold handle a busy and difficult caseload very well. They are particularly good with individual clients, who make up a large proportion of their work. They consistently achieve good results against much larger and better-funded opponents.’

‘This is a really strong residential property team, with high levels of expertise across all levels. With a highly prominent senior partner in Giles Peaker at the top, there are highly professional and experienced solicitors at associate and support levels.’

‘Robin Stewart and Sarah Cummins have worked with me since they started at AG and their recent promotion to partner level was well-deserved and probably overdue. Both are first class lawyers and have excellent client management skills. They fully understand the key issues and strengths and weaknesses in any case and are capable of thinking outside the box in assisting clients to resolve disputes.’

‘The solicitors at Anthony Gold are always well prepared and write impeccable briefs.’

‘Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP is one of the leading firms practicing in the area of social housing and the breadth of their experience and knowledge makes them unique.’

‘BDB Pitmans are a go-to firm in London for property disputes, especially those concerning real property and land registration.’

‘Judith Smyth displayed an exceptional level of attention to detail in relation to the legal and factual issues involved.’

‘BDB Pitmans has excellent work across property litigation.’

‘Katie Smith is excellent, juggling a range of practice areas. Her client care is excellent. Simon Painter is also very good.’

‘The firm provides offers a very high level of expertise and competence in development work.’

‘The firm has great strength in depth, although I would particularly single out Judith Smyth for her industry, brightness and commercial acumen.’

‘Great team across the board, strong and deep and leave nothing uncovered.’

‘Aoife Murphy is a hero, effortlessly brilliant.’

‘Ben Lomer – pragmatic, commercially minded, robust and timely advice.’

‘The standout feature of Druces is the level of partner engagement combined with excellent technical knowledge and a focused commercial approach.’

‘Benjamin Lomer is fantastic in terms of not just legal ability but a determination to achieve the best possible outcome for the client and to engage fully with counsel to achieve that aim.’

‘Druces LLP is a dedicated team who assist me in a highly professional spirit and with a wide range of knowledge and expertise. I am deeply thankful to them.’

‘A unique practice which has a clear mission and purpose in property litigation which is focused on a number of key factors including transparency, expertise, and client-focused service.’

‘Benjamin Lomer is not only highly technical in property litigation but also extremely commercial, and would not hesitate recommending him.’

‘Andrew Tugwell is outstanding – he will leave no stone unturned to get the best result for his client.’

‘Keystone Law is a large practice benefitting from lawyers with different disciplines and skills available. The firm is progressive and innovative in terms of legal updates, but the main reason is property litigation expertise and Andrew Tugwell in particular.’

‘Keystone Law have provided support and guidance over many years and have forged a strong relationship. The timely attention of Keystone Law has made necessary work much easier than it otherwise would have been.’

‘Greg Barnbrook has been a trusted and supportive partner throughout, has provided continuity and has been able to draw on the expertise of his colleagues at times when specific additional input was needed from areas other than Property Law.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the individual care and attention each partner provides to their clients. You always feel as though you are their only client with a dedicated personal service. The team is extremely strong in extensive knowledge on their specialties and will always give the very best advice in your interests, always looking to protect the client.’

‘Keystone’s Real Estate team has great strength with some key individuals bringing differing skills to the table’

‘Keystone Law exemplifies a standard of exceptional professionalism and accessibility. Their commitment extends beyond mere advisement, as they prioritise delivering tailored guidance of the highest calibre.’

‘Our engagement with Keystone Law regarding the finalisation of a property agreement was characterized by their meticulous attention to detail. Beyond merely identifying existing faults within the property, they demonstrated a commitment to our best interests by advising against its suitability for our needs.’

‘Ben Robinson is an excellent team leader.’

‘Sara Stephens is a stand out lawyer with excellent knowledge base and client care skills. Ben Robinson is a superstar.’

‘Penningtons Manches Cooper has a strong property litigation practice, with particular expertise in the area of development disputes and block management. The team is knowledgeable and thorough.’

‘Donald Lambert is amongst the most experienced and knowledgeable property litigators around. He is a very good lawyer as well as commercially astute. Laura Rowley is up-and-coming as a diligent senior associate.’

‘A first rate property litigation team. One of the top real estate litigation firms in the UK in terms of respect and ability’

‘Donald Lambert – One of the top prop lit lawyers around. Always focused on achieving the best result’

‘The team exhibits a high level of customer service and interpersonal skills. They are completely upfront about fees and are careful to not create ‘billable hours’ unreasonably. They keep completely up to date with the ever-changing world of Social Housing and are keen to seek the views of multiple organisations on the impact of any changes.’

‘Ben Robinson – absolutely conscientious professional who is incredibly well regarded within the sector.’

‘The can-do attitude of the solicitors and other lawyers I have worked with is impressive – from partner level down to paralegals they are knowledgeable, proactive, pragmatic, clear and calm. The cases I have dealt with are quite niche – generally they have a difficult context which, whilst not directly relevant to the legal matter, impacts significantly upon it. This takes particular skills which – in my experience – not all solicitors can boast.’

‘Angela Gregson is superb. Pragmatic, knowledgeable, calm.

‘Annabel Rieke – punches above her weight in my view – shows a confidence and an ability to deal with difficult clients which is particularly impressive at her level of experience.’

‘The firm has a philosophy of client care which is apparent in the day to day service they provide.’

‘Nick Martyn is easy to talk to and understands issues from the client perspective, He can explain complex legal issues in a way his clients understand.’

‘They respond to matters swiftly and efficiently. Their advice is conclusive and clear.’

‘We work with Ian and Greg frequently and they are responsive and proficient.’

‘Very good firm generally.’

‘Jason Juden – very clever and nice to deal with.’

‘Good team who know their property law and landlord and tenant and are extremely capable on significant matters.’

‘Jason Juden has longstanding experience in this area and provides measured advice.’

‘The practice is unique in terms of their strength in depth. If a member of their team is away for even a day, another team member is on hand to deal with the instruction. This is almost unheard of these days – the other firms of solicitors we work with do not have a colleague briefed and ready to stand in during days out of the office or holidays.

‘In their litigation team, Markus Klempa is a stand-out individual in terms of delivering high quality and commercially astute advice in a very personable and easy to understand way.’

‘We have employed S&B for a number of years. They have undertaken property, litigation and planning work for us. They are always prepared to try and hit any deadlines that are involved. The support provided by their staff has been appreciated.’

‘Always responsive and concise in their advice.’

‘Markus Klempa in particular has been of tremendous assistance to me in my property management role.’

‘Very sensible approach to complicated matters, pragmatic and commercial advice dispensed which goes a long way to alleviate concerns we had in some situations.’

‘Helen Wheddon – very professional and pragmatic and able to adapt to however a particular situation turned out.’

‘The team has an excellent mix of backgrounds, experience and expertise with an emphasis on major commercial disputes. Experience in both non-contentious and disputes work give the team a fuller perspective. The team has international experience in depth.’

‘I would like to highlight Dev Desai and his team – Rupi Chandla and Alexander Mulroney. They possess a strong understanding of property issues specific to our core sector. This specialized knowledge allowed them to anticipate and address challenges unique to us. Further they understand a client’s business goals and tailor legal strategies to achieve them. This focus on commercial outcomes sets them apart from lawyers solely focused on legal technicalities.’

‘Dev Desai – highly valued & incisive expertise. Cuts through the options. Alexander Mulroney – prompt & efficient, thorough service.’

‘They have been approachable and friendly whilst being professional and helpful.’

‘Rupi Chandla is a superstar – she stands a cut above her peers. She is an excellent communicator, always on top of the details and a step ahead, extremely good at handling tricky clients and opponents, and always while keeping her cool.’

‘The litigation and property teams were helpful, well managed and responsive. They were always practical and able to think laterally.’

‘Dev Desai is very bright and takes a strategic approach. He is direct and upfront with everyone involved in a project. His level of service is excellent: he is courteous, responsive, quick and efficient.’

‘I worked with Dev Desai, Alexander Mulroney and Rupi Chandla. They were very accomplished and easy to work with, providing clear instructions and working as a team cohesively.’

‘Straight forward and no nonsense.’

‘Full service law firm with highly competent lawyers. Efficient working patterns with good results.’

‘Simon Hartley – extremely hard working. Determined to get the right result for the client.’

‘Simon Harley worked extremely hard and studied our case arriving to the right decisions that made us win the cases.’

‘Simon Hartley was efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and highly effective in resolving my legal query.’

‘From the outset the litigation team were efficient in communication. They set out all possible options and scenarios and directed myself accordingly. They were thorough in their preparation in presentation my case. They instructed a first class barrister to try my case and overall, my experience was extremely positive. ’

‘Simon Hartley and his team were fantastic. They communicated well the legal aspects of my case. As my case progressed and the legal arguments changed, I felt the team adapted well and advised me accordingly.’

‘Simon Hartley is very dedicated to his client’s cause, leaves no stone unturned. Strong strategic thinker. ’