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David Haines
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Work Department
Real Estate Disputes
Position
Partner- Head of Real Estate Disputes
Career
David specialises in all forms of commercial and residential property litigation and dispute resolution.
David is Head of the Real Estate Disputes Group. David specialises in all forms of commercial and residential property litigation and has particular expertise in commercial dilapidations claims, covenant and easement disputes, compulsory purchase order work, leasehold enfranchisement and commercial landlord and tenant matters. He leads the firm’s contentious Compulsory Purchase team, as well as Charles Russell Speechlys’ dedicated HS2 team (set up specifically to assist clients affected or potentially affected by HS2). David has a well established reputation and nationwide practice, acting for a variety of clients, which include CitySprint, The Ernest Cook Trust and Warrant Investments PLC.
David speaks at seminars and conferences on a variety of property based subjects (having spoken at events for RICS, CPD Essentials and The Law Society). He also contributes articles, including to the Estates Gazette and Property Law Journal. David is also a Roll B Parliamentary Agent. David is ranked as a Band 1 Partner in Chambers and Partners 2021 (having been ranked for the last 15 years) and recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ in Legal 500.
David is admitted to practise in England and Wales
Experience
- Acting for Wagamama in successful High Court litigation concerning compliance with a conditional Agreement for Lease in respect of a restaurant unit in a new shopping centre development.
- Acting for a major Japanese electronics and telecommunications company in negotiating its complex exit from its large UK HQ premises and move to new premises
- Acting for clients in respect of various HS2 claims, including petitions to the House of Commons and House of Lords to secure concessions and assurances in respect of the HS2 scheme and land acquisition
- Acting for and advising CitySprint UK in respect of its property portfolio (including lease renewals, break notices, rent review and dilapidations work)
- Acting for Barrie House (Freehold) Limited in a multi million pound collective enfranchisement claim lasting over 6 years to successfully acquire the freehold of Barrie House in London [Merie Bin Mahfouz Company (UK) Ltd v Barrie House (Freehold) Ltd – Court of Appeal:C3/2015/1459]
Lawyer Rankings
South East > Private client > Agriculture and estates
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP routinely assists real-estate owning clients with the maintenance, purchases and sales of long-held family assets and property-based businesses. Duncan Elson
is a strong choice for landed estate and pension litigation, while William Marriott is particularly proficient in the acquisitions and disposals of domestic property. David Haines
is a key port of call for professional negligence claims concerning property. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Guildford.
South East > Real estate > Property litigation
(Hall of Fame)Demonstrating ‘a great energy and sense of cohesion’, the Charles Russell Speechlys LLP team is highly recommended for its handling of property litigation issues, particularly in relation to mortgage-based disputes, landlord and tenant claims, and property finance matters. The group represents clients ranging from banks to large multinational companies, with the ‘exceptional’ Guilford-based head David Haines
noted for his vast expertise in property-related professional negligence claims and dilapidations. Richard Flenley, who was promoted to partner in May 2022, regularly assists with development-based disputes and property insolvency elements, while Peter Levaggi focuses on contentious property finance work. Natalie Deuchar boasts significant experience in dealing with leasehold enfranchisement matters. Joe Edwards typically acts for offshore property investment vehicles and specialist real estate lenders.
London > Real estate > Property litigation
Working across the whole spectrum of property litigation, the ‘strong and well-resourced’ practice at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP features particular expertise in rights of light and leasehold enfranchisement matters. The team also contains experts in London Urban Estates and the telecoms sector, particularly the Electronic Communications Code. ‘Outstanding lawyer’ Emma Humphreys
has a particular focus on break rights, insolvency matters and rent arrears. ‘Superbly gifted practitioner’ James Souter leads the firm’s enfranchisement group and has a notable specialism in development-related work. David Haines
leads the team, splitting his time between London and Guildford.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
- Private client > Family
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Dispute resolution > Professional discipline
Firm Rankings
- Private client > Agriculture and estates
- Private client > Art and cultural property
- Private client > Charities and not-for-profit
- Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
- Private client > Court of protection
- Private client > Family: mediation
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil
- Employment > Immigration
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Advertising & marketing
- Real estate > Property litigation
- Real estate > Residential property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
- Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers
- Real estate > Commercial property: development
- Real estate > Commercial property: investment
- Real estate > Construction: contentious
- Real estate > Construction: non-contentious
- Industry focus > Emerging markets
- Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – small-mid cap
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design
- Investment fund formation and management > Listed funds
- Real estate > Planning
- Dispute resolution > Professional discipline
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management
- Industry focus > Retail and consumer
- Employment > Senior executives
- Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech
- Industry focus > Hospitality and leisure
- Corporate and commercial > Partnership
- Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations
- Employment > Employers
- Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory
- Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m)
- Real estate > Property finance
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)
- Corporate and commercial > Venture capital
- Finance > Corporate restructuring & insolvency
- Corporate and commercial > EU and competition
- Public sector > Administrative and public law
- Employment > Employee share schemes