At Keystone Law, the property litigation team is well versed in commercial landlord and tenant disputes, mainly in the hospitality, leisure, and office spaces. The group routinely handles forfeitures, disrepairs, rent reviews, and dilapidation claims. Andrew Tugwell advises on complex property disputes involving surveying issues, while Greg Barnbrook focuses on lease renewals. Chris Hill covers business lease renewals, Alison Moore acts on high-value asset management issues, and Ed John is instructed by developers in relation to building defects. The team was bolstered in January 2024 by the arrival of Jonathan Ross, a seasoned litigation who is well versed in a host of commercial and residential contentious work.
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‘Andrew Tugwell is outstanding – he will leave no stone unturned to get the best result for his client.'
‘Keystone Law is a large practice benefitting from lawyers with different disciplines and skills available. The firm is progressive and innovative in terms of legal updates, but the main reason is property litigation expertise and Andrew Tugwell in particular.'
‘Keystone Law have provided support and guidance over many years and have forged a strong relationship. The timely attention of Keystone Law has made necessary work much easier than it otherwise would have been.’
‘Greg Barnbrook has been a trusted and supportive partner throughout, has provided continuity and has been able to draw on the expertise of his colleagues at times when specific additional input was needed from areas other than Property Law.’
‘What makes this practice unique is the individual care and attention each partner provides to their clients. You always feel as though you are their only client with a dedicated personal service. The team is extremely strong in extensive knowledge on their specialties and will always give the very best advice in your interests, always looking to protect the client.’
‘Keystone's Real Estate team has great strength with some key individuals bringing differing skills to the table’
‘Keystone Law exemplifies a standard of exceptional professionalism and accessibility. Their commitment extends beyond mere advisement, as they prioritise delivering tailored guidance of the highest calibre.'
‘Our engagement with Keystone Law regarding the finalisation of a property agreement was characterized by their meticulous attention to detail. Beyond merely identifying existing faults within the property, they demonstrated a commitment to our best interests by advising against its suitability for our needs.'
Key clients
- LSL Property Services plc
- e-surv
- Reeds Rains
- Bloomsbury Publishing plc
- St James Properties
- Sony Music
- Your Move.co.uk
- Britannia Village (Nine) Residents Management Company Limited
- Maritim Hotelgesellschaft mbH
- Paradigm Assets Ltd
- Bankside Open Spaces Trust
- Chopstix Group
- Confidential
Work highlights
- Advising LSL Property Services in designing a strategy to assign an entire portfolio of leasehold estate agencies.
- Acting for e.surv in various real estate dispute matters.
- Acting for Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in connection with its headquarters offices in London.
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