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Michael Buckpitt

Michael Buckpitt

Position

Property litigation in particular: Real property - all issues concerning real property including contracts for the sale of land, overage and options, easements, restrictive covenants and mortgages. Landlord and tenant: all areas of commercial and residential disputes including dilapidations, forfeiture, 1954 Act lease renewals, service charges, appointment of Managers and RTM. Enfranchisement - all aspects under the 1993 Act and 1967 Act.

Publications

Co-author: Service Charges and Management.  Contributor to Estates Gazette “Residential View”.

Career

Called 1988 Grays Inn. Recommended for several years in Chambers & Partners, Legal Experts and Legal 500 for property work. Instructed by a variety of law firms (including city/west end/niche firms) on behalf of individuals and commercial clients (including developers, London Estates and clients with significant property portfolios) concerning disputes in the courts, the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and Upper Tribunal (Lands  Chamber).

Memberships

Member of the Property Bar Association and Chancery Bar Association.

Education

LLB (Hons).

Leisure

Guitar, cycling, family.

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