Property litigation

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Lauded by clients for its ‘experienced and dynamic’ property litigation team, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner demonstrates expertise in the full spectrum of disputes, including joint venture, leasing and asset management, and sale and purchase claims. Representing top national and global clients, the ’extremely intelligent’ Akhil Markanday heads the group and handles high-value landlord and tenant matter disputes, high-profile injunctions to protect land interests, and construction cases. Roger Cohen, praised for being ‘technically brilliant’, frequently works on cases before the Supreme Court, and advises investors and occupiers on real estate disputes, while Rebecca Campbell, who has ’exceptional attention to detail’, assists institutional tenants on complex development disputes. The ‘very well informed’ Victoria Blanchard is a specialist in the field of rights of light, whereas the ’strong’ Edward Gardner is a go-to for risk mitigation strategies arising from high-profile national developments.

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Testimonials

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‘BCLP has the most experienced and dynamic global property arbitration team there is. Their field of expertise is vast, on point, with an innovative approach.’
‘Akhil Markanday heads the team at BCLP and is the man in our corner. With an extremely intelligent mind, he is charismatic with a very calm, calculated and thorough approach. His thought process unprecedented and is truly something to be admired. Simply the best in the business.’
‘Akhil has the deep knowledge and experience that they leverage to solve even the most complex challenges. They listen attentively to our needs, tailor their solutions to meet our objectives and always strive to exceed our expectations.’
‘Edward Gardner has a strong and rounded knowledge and is capable of handling complex matters across the property legal spectrum whilst also dealing with the mundane in a consistently positive manner. A pleasure to work with.'
‘I have found the team to be very professional and diligent both towards their client and me as his advisor. At all times I have been included and involved where possible in the litigation process.'
‘We have taken advice from BCLP on a wider range of matters over the past year. The USP of this firm the broad range of talent under 'one roof'. Enquiries are dealt with almost immediately allowing our firm to plan, strategise and implement deals on that basis. We would not proceed on ANY matter without consultation first. Truly exceptional.'
‘Akhil Markanday has been our go-to man. His knowledge on litigation is second to none. More than a 'subject matter expert' he is personable, intelligent and commercial. He's our 'Harvey Specter' in the real world. You do not ever go into battle without him in your corner. I would hate to ever be against him!’
‘Victoria Blanchard is very well informed, diplomatic and emotionally intelligent as well as highly qualified, which has meant she has been able to progress and resolve one particularly sticky case that comes to mind, which did not seem at the outset in any way soluble to each party's satisfaction.’

Key clients

NPS (40 GP)
Landsec
Canary Wharf Group
Tristan Capital Partners
National Grid
Almacantar
Great Portland Estates
Constantinos Cleanthous
Hines
Beachbox Shoreham
Grosvenor
Federated Hermes
Tesco
Aviva
St Martins

Work highlights

Acting for NPS in a lease dispute against Liberty Steel, where summary judgment was successfully obtained.
Successfully defended Tristan Capital Partners in a GBP20m High Court damages claim brought by a former joint venture partner.
Advised National Grid on two infrastructure energy projects.

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