At Pinsent Masons LLP, the ‘extremely well resourced’ practice illustrates expertise in complex energy and infrastructure-related disputes, such as exploration rights and mineral issues, in addition to asset management matters and development matters. The offering is co-led by the ’phenomenal’ Melissa Thompson, who specialises in high value development disputes and landlord and tenant matters, and the ‘outstanding’ Richard Bartle, who concentrates on property-related civil fraud, and planning-related disputes. ’Excellent’ Joseph Parnis demonstrates strengths in rights of light matters and protest management issues, whereas Ian Whitehead, regarded as a ‘solid performer’, advises leading landlords and occupational tenants on risks associated with contested renewals.
Testimonials
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‘Extremely well resourced; led by Melissa Thompson and Richard Bartle. Significant experience in development work and rights to light.'
‘Richard Bartle has already "gone places" and the sky is the limit. A joy to work with; he knows the law as well as anyone and combines that with commercial practicality. A rare combination even at this top level!'
Key clients
- University College London Hospitals Charity
- Royal London
Work highlights
- Acted for University College London Hospitals Charity in a trial in a ‘Category B’ High Court trial in the King’s Bench Division, a planning-related property dispute which released the sale of units in a GBP100m development.
- Acted for the Hampshire Pension Fund in a claim worth over GBP2m for terminal dilapidations at leasehold premises at an office building in Leeds.