The ‘sophisticated’ property litigation department at Ashurst is instructed by banks, institutional investors, and leading retailers on development and joint venture disputes, amongst others. Known for being ’exceptionally bright’, Alison Hardy spearheads the practice and offers expertise in property investment disputes and tenant claims. Other key team members include the ‘incredible’ Kim Clifford, who concentrates on insolvency-related litigation and rights of light disputes, and Chloe Meredith, who assists developers and occupiers on breach of covenant and service charge claims.
Testimonials
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‘Great commercial knowledge, with good contacts in all fields of property development.'
‘Alison Hardy is always a safe pair of hands. A great communicator who gives good practical advice.’
Key clients
- Nuveen
- Almacantar
Work highlights
- Acting for Nuveen in a High Court case seeking to terminate WeWork’s leases at 8 and 10 Devonshire Square, which relates to an ongoing Chapter 11 process in the US.
- Acted for a landowner to successfully secure an interim injunction preventing National Highways Limited from disposing of a parcel of land in Essex, which has successfully been settled.