At Trowers & Hamlins LLP, the ‘pragmatic’ property litigation team is well-equipped to advise on a broad range of disputes. ’Superb’ Nicholas Levy leads the offering and advises on litigation relating to the acquisition, management, and disposal of real estate, in addition to claims arising out of development projects, restrictive covenants, and lease renewal proceedings. Paul Marco acts on the contentious elements of large-scale developments, in addition to contractual disputes, while Douglas Rhodes focuses on claims concerning the Building Safety Act. The ‘excellent’ Rachel Kerr handles rights of light litigation and property-related insolvency.
Testimonials
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‘Trowers & Hamlins provides legal advice that is pragmatic, clear and delivered in a timely manner without jargon. The company has strong in depth expertise across wide ranging areas of law.'
‘Rachel Kerr is excellent, gives useful advice and makes the issues and solutions easy to understand. I would recommend her to anyone!'
‘Very pragmatic and commercial property litigation practice. Broad expert team across all key areas (title, landlord & tenant, planning, construction) with good balance of partners supportive by proactive associates and juniors.'
‘Nicholas Levy - superb, thoughtful and expert advice. A broad network across the industry to add value and find solutions. As a litigator Nick counterintuitively uses his extensive experience to find solutions and enable us to avoid litigation wherever possible.’
‘Nicholas Levy continues to provide first rate advice and client experience. Nicholas is somebody that we have consistently depended on to find a way to reach favourable outcomes when dealing with claims matters.'
- 'Rachel Kerr has acted on a number of high profile matters for my firm and its partners, notably in the field of Rights of Light in recent times. She has dealt with a great number of unique and challenging situations around litigated claims. She has demonstrated great poise throughout to deliver clear, commercial and strategic advice when stakes are highest.'
‘Highly regarded team especially in their work for insurers.’
‘Rachel Kerr is simply brilliant - fights her client's corner hard, thinks hard about (and has the answer) to all the difficult questions, and is engaging and easy to deal with.'
Key clients
- AmTrust International Underwriting Designated Activity Company
- ExCeL
- Epping Forest District Council
- Broadside Holdings Limited
- Legal & Contingency
Work highlights
- Representing AmTrust International Underwriting DAC in rights of light litigation, which reached trial in the High Court in May 2023.
- Advising ExCel in implementing vacant possession strategy.
- Advising Epping Forest District Council in connection with unopposed lease renewal court proceedings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicholas Levy