Property litigation

Mishcon de Reya LLP

The ‘pre-eminent’ practice at Mishcon de Reya LLP illustrates expertise in litigating high value and high-profile disputes at all levels of court, often for blue chip clients and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Clients come to ’exceptionally fine litigator’ Daniel Levy for assistance on high profile court matters concerning landlord and tenant matters. Joanna Lampert, who is regarded as ‘a star’ in the field, handles risk analysis and risk avoidance strategies, in addition to assisting institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds on various disputes, while the ’bright and incisive’ Emma Macintyre focuses on contractual and joint venture disputes. The ‘experienced’ Chhavie Kapoor advises on rights of light and tenant insolvency claims, while the ’brilliant’ Mark Reading is a go-to for claims concerning constructive trusts and restrictive covenants, and ‘remarkable’ Laura Odlind specialises in high value property disputes for private clients.

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Testimonials

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‘Daniel Levy is an exceptionally fine litigator. Although he specialises in real estate, I would not hesitate to use him in other fields. Hard-working, commercial and able to see a legal angle where no-one else can.'
‘Dan Levy - a brilliant leader, negotiator and strategist. He is deserving of his stellar reputation.'
'Emma Macintyre - Emma is incredibly bright, incisive and dogged in her approach to cases. She has a unique ability to intelligently interrogate issues which arise and ensure that no stone is left unturned. She is reassuring to clients who are lucky to have her in their corner.'
'Mark Reading - he is a brilliant young partner, totally unflappable, always out to win, connects naturally with all kinds of clients, is commercially astute and has a really impressive range of knowledge of commercial and residential property law.'
'Laura Odlind - charming and bright, Laura can handle the most difficult of clients in a way which is truly remarkable.'
'Chhavie Kapoor - particularly experienced in rights of light litigation.'
‘Mark Reading is fantastic. He grasps difficult technical concepts quickly, finds a way through the noise and drives a matter. Being able to rely on him is hugely important when dealing with potential litigation which has its natural stressors. I couldn't recommend a property litigator more highly.’
‘Joanna Lampert is the star.'

Key clients

ICG PLC and subsidiary companies
IWG PLC
38 Curzon Lease Limited
Phoenix Place Act Group
William Woodward Fisher
Shaftesbury Capital PLC
Meadow Partners
Blackstone Inc and its associated real estate funds
Circus Apartments Limited
Solad Mohammed, Ibrahim Shaikh and Molvi Noorul Haque, as trustees of The Anjuman-e-Islahul-Muslimeen of (London) UK Trust
Get Living PLC

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