At Fladgate LLP, the property litigation group advises owners and developers alike on various commercial and residential matters, such as corporate real estate matters and commercial landlord and tenant mandates. The ‘exceptional’ Adam Gross heads the offering and frequently advises high-net-worth individuals on contested joint venture agreements and shareholder disputes. Industry veteran Michael Metliss specialises in business lease renewal and tenant insolvency disputes, while Janet Keeley frequently acts on disputes in court and arbitration proceedings. Armel Elaudais focuses on vacant possession strategies and rights to light claims, whereas Kay Cartwright specialises in debt recovery and dilapidation case.
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‘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.'
Key clients
- Sankey Holding Ltd. (part of the Moveero Group)
- Mr. Bernard Healey
Work highlights
- Acted for Sankey Holding Ltd in connection with a dispute with the new landlord of a 713,000 sq.ft. industrial facility in Telford.
- Acted for Mr Bernard Healey, whose late wife owned a property that other family members had occupied and claimed to own in a dispute concerning an adverse possession application.
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Adam Gross