The property litigation team at Forsters LLP has recently acted on a series of complex market-leading matters before the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The team handles a diverse range of commercial and residential disputes, particularly those regarding developments, service charge disputes and dilapidation claims. Practice head and ‘masterful litigator’ Ben Barrison has particular expertise in rights of light matters, as well as development disputes and property insolvency issues. ’Very knowledgeable’ senior partner Natasha Rees is an expert in residential disputes and enfranchisement. Jonathan Ross, who is noted for his ability to find ‘ingenious solutions’, is experienced in property-related professional negligence claims, whilst the 'bright, hardworking and engaging' Anna Mullins handles residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters.

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‘Natasha Rees is been at the forefront of Forsters' success. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of property litigation, particularly in relation to leasehold enfranchisement.’
‘Forsters probably have the greatest strength-in-depth of any property firm in the country. They are at the top of their game.’
'Natasha Rees is focused, determined and super bright.'
'Jonathan Ross is a person who will not let matters rest until he has found ingenious solutions.'
'Julia Tobbell is arguably the very best property litigation lawyer in the business.’
'High levels of capability and diligence, coupled with an ability to empathise with our situation and make genuine recommendations as opposed to simply presenting options.'
‘Ben Barrison is a masterful litigator. He is calm under pressure, excellent with clients, and his thorough and detailed knowledge of property law and litigation is applied expansively and in a considered fashion to the cases he works on. Will Leney has a detail-orientated, sharp and technical legal mind. His assiduous attention to detail and thorough case preparation make him a truly delightful team player.’
'Anna Mullins is a real star of the property litigation world. She is bright, hardworking, engaging and, above all, effective.’

Key clients

Fearn and Others (leaseholders of Neo Bankside)
The Ministry of Defence
The Crown Estate
The Phillimore Estate
Netflix
Consolidated Developments
Knight Dragon
LaSalle Investment Management and abrdn plc
Menta Regeneration Limited
The Mercers’ Company
Wrenbridge Land
Aldford House Freehold Limited

Work highlights

Secured a win in the Supreme Court for our longstanding clients (various leaseholders at the Neo Bankside Development) in their six-year nuisance claim against the Tate Gallery in relation to their viewing platform.
Acting for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in a case concerning around 38k properties across England and Wales, known as the Married Quarters Estate used by the MOD to house service personnel and their families, concerning its its statutory enfranchisement rights over the portfolio.

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