Kate Andrews
Hamlins LLPThe property litigation group at Hamlins LLP acts for an extensive array of clients, including landlords and tenants, developers, and asset managers. The team is well versed in tenant insolvency matters, rights to light matters, forfeiture proceedings, and break notices. The ‘exceptional’ Kate Andrews oversees the practice and handles restrictive covenant disputes, dilapidations, and service charge issues. ’Superb’ Sarah Finch is recommended for her work across the commercial property litigation spectrum, with an illustrated specialism in issues concerning leasehold enfranchisement and blocks of flats.
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‘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.'
Work highlights
- Acted for Tower Bridge Yacht & Boat Company Limited in relation to an arbitration about the consideration payable for moorings on the River Thames, following a trial regarding ancient mooring rights which took place in 2013.
- Acting for The Zoo Investment Company in a dispute relating to the client serving Section 146 notices on its claimant tenant of a zoo in Cumbria pursuant to two leases for the premises.
- Acting for Triplark Limited in respect of claims arising out of GBP5m worth of service charge arrears at a block of 194 flats in North London, which have accrued over six years.
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Kate Andrews