The property litigation team at Weightmans routinely advises on building safety matters, residential disputes, commercial claims, and landlord and tenant disputes. Elsewhere, the group is reputed for its healthcare-related property disputes offering, regularly advising private hospitals and care homes. The offering is led by the ‘pragmatic and commercial’ Simon Hartley, who advises commercial developers and investors on dilapidations claims, disrepairs, and real estate-related insolvency litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Straight forward and no nonsense.'
‘Full service law firm with highly competent lawyers. Efficient working patterns with good results.’
‘Simon Hartley - extremely hard working. Determined to get the right result for the client.'
‘Simon Harley worked extremely hard and studied our case arriving to the right decisions that made us win the cases.’
‘Simon Hartley was efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and highly effective in resolving my legal query.’
‘From the outset the litigation team were efficient in communication. They set out all possible options and scenarios and directed myself accordingly. They were thorough in their preparation in presentation my case. They instructed a first class barrister to try my case and overall, my experience was extremely positive. ’
‘Simon Hartley and his team were fantastic. They communicated well the legal aspects of my case. As my case progressed and the legal arguments changed, I felt the team adapted well and advised me accordingly.'
‘Simon Hartley is very dedicated to his client's cause, leaves no stone unturned. Strong strategic thinker. ’
Key clients
- Knightsbridge Residents Management Company Ltd
- MacIntyre Hudson LLP
- The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company
- Aldgate Property Limited
- Malcolm Fisher
- Newflex Limited
- Trustees of the Samuel Lithgow Will Trust
- Clarion Housing Group Limited
- J.H. & R.R. Mundy (Roofing Supplies) Limited
- 27 Lennox Gardens Limited
Work highlights
- Represented a private client in a successful claim under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, and a successful defence against a counterclaim in the same proceedings.
- Representing the landlord of a Knightsbridge residential development in High Court proceedings against its developer neighbour regarding the validity of various light obstruction notices.
- Represented Mary Adwoa Akyaa Boakye in the Court of Appeal in relation to the successful appeal of a decision of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) in Kensquare Ltd v Boakye.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Hartley