England - East Anglia • Real estate
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Mishcon de Reya LLP in Cambridge handles property-related matters as part of a broader portfolio of work. Rated by clients as being ‘very knowledgeable, pragmatic and impressive’, practice head Luke Hibbert and senior associate Beth Price have deep expertise in disputes concerning the property development aspects of trusts, and contentious sub-lettings. Associate Alexandra Thornton-Reid has ‘an excellent grip on the law', regularly acting in restrictive covenant disputes. The firm recently advised a racecourse owner on complex landlord and tenant issues.
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Testimonials
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‘I worked with Beth Price and Luke Hibbert who I found to be very knowledgable, pragmatic and impressive.’
‘Both Beth Price and Luke Hibbert were very knowledgable, pragmatic and impressive in their dealings in what was a complex high value trust and property matter.’
‘Alexandra Thornton-Reid is an impressive associate with an excellent grip on the law and all the details of complex casework. One to watch!’
‘I find the team very capable , efficient and organised in how they progress their cases from junior to partner level. The quality of service they provide to clients is high. They have particular expertise in advising landowners, or potential landowners, on the various disputes which can arise in respect of development restrictions, easements and other rights.'
‘Alexandra Thornton-Reid stands out as being very switched on. They are a pleasure to work with and I have only heard positive feedback from lay clients.’
Work highlights
- Acting for a trust in a complex dispute with other individuals and trusts regarding the disposal of land for development for circa £20 million.
- Advising a high-net-worth entrepreneur in respect of extensive development works to a property (costing in the region of £4m) including advising in detail on the enforceability of complex restrictive covenants.
- Advising client as a trustee of a charity in complex possession proceedings involving a £1.3 million property owned by the charity.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luke Hibbert