At Wallace LLP, the property litigation department’s roster of work includes lease renewal proceedings, dilapidations, and insolvency-related matters. The team lies under the guidance of ‘very knowledgeable’ Samantha Bone, who specialises in leasehold enfranchisement and complex landlord and tenant disputes, and Meera Patel, who is reputed for her ’first class intellect’ and expertise in Building Safety Act matters. The ‘bright’ Simon Serota covers breaches of covenant and landlord and tenant matters, Fleur Neale handles residential lease covenants, and Elizabeth Asher focuses on tenant insolvency cases.
Testimonials
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‘Very professional service. I felt very reassured by the advice given by the personable and approachable people.’
‘They always go the extra mile to get any matter completed to their clients satisfaction, and always in a timely manner.'
‘Their combined knowledge of leasehold enfranchisement is unparalleled, which allows them to provide a flawless service to their clients.’
‘Samantha Bone and Fleur Neale are the go to legal advisors in the Leasehold Enfranchisement sector.'
- 'They continuously strive to deliver the highest quality of service, going above and beyond to exceed client expectations and deliver exceptional results.'
‘They are all superb, but I would single out Simon Serota and Meera Patel for their sheer brilliance and force.’
‘Simon Serota - very bright and innovative.'
‘Samantha Bone is very knowledgeable in the leasehold reform sector.’
Key clients
- Freshwater Group of Companies
- Buckford Estates Limited
- Deansgate Nominees Limited
- Standard Securities Limited/Monopro Limited/ Whitehall Court London Limited
- Treeview Trading Limited
- Stoll Construction Limited
- Faroncell Limited
- Martin’s Properties
- Dolphin Square Operator Limited
- Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
- S24 Tribunal Appointed Manager of The Canary Riverside Estate, E14
- Soho Estates Limited
- Cavendish & Gloucester Plc
- CH Chesterford
- Wellington Place Freehold Limited
- 12-18 Hill Street Enfranchisement Limited
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of The Freshwater Group on more than 400 cases annually, in respect of all aspects of leasehold enfranchisement.
- Acting for the Section 24 Tribunal Appointed Manager of the Canary Riverside Estate, in multiple applications before the FTT and appeals to the Upper Tribunal in relation to building safety matters.
- Advising and acting in the Property Chamber case which provided guidance on the acceptance of terms proposed in an Initial Notice in a Counter-Notice pursuant to the Leasehold Reform, Housing, and Urban Development Act 1993.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Samantha Bone, Meera Patel