Property litigation

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Recognised as ‘industry experts’ in the field, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP frequently acts on big-ticket real estate litigation, handling redevelopment, rent review, and enfranchisement disputes, in addition to urban exploring injunctions. The ’extremely responsive’ Will Densham, who specialises in high profile rights of light disputes, leads the team alongside Thekla Fellas, an expert on cases relating to the Telecoms Code. ‘Experienced’ Stuart Wortley is well versed in advising corporates on managing protests, while ’undisputed expert’ Rashpal Soomal concentrates on disputes relating to the development of urban areas, and the ‘integral’ Julianne Treacy handles residential property disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘Eversheds Sutherland provide excellent strategic and tactical property litigation advice. With their hands-on approach, we feel able to navigate our way through to resolution.’
‘Will Densham is a leader and confident tactician. Always available to his clients, he shows very good judgement in reading a situation and plotting a course through.'
‘Having worked with Rashpal Soomal and her colleagues on and off over the last 14 years, I have always found them to be immensely knowledgeable, approachable and proactive in all that they do. What sets them apart is their willingness to help from start to finish; efficiently and effectively providing advice from a strategic perspective down to the minute detail.’
‘Rashpal Soomal is an undisputed expert in her field. She has a friendly, pragmatic approach to her work and advises her clients with respect, integrity and without judgement. Always willing to offer learning opportunities to others, Rashpal takes the time to impart her knowledge and wisdom in a way that is invaluable to those in her field.’
‘The litigation team benefits from sitting adjacent to an incredibly expert real estate investment practice, and the investment practice from having such a credible litigation practice.'
‘Julianne Treacy is an integral part of the team. She is very much at the coal face and cares deeply about our business.'
‘The Eversheds Sutherland (ES) team seemingly continues to go from strength to strength. They are a very diverse team. I have worked with them now for nearly 20 years and cannot think of a team I would rather instruct.'
'They are extremely knowledgeable but also user friendly. They are down to earth and speak the same language but at the same time are able to give top quality legal advice. Stuart Wortley is another senior partner who I know has experience in protester actions.'

Key clients

Annington Property Limited/Terra Firma Capital
Aberdeen Asset Management (formerly Scottish Widows)
AP Wireless (II) UK Limited (APW)
Associated British Ports
Berkeley Homes
Blackstone Property Group/ReVantage Europe
Bloc Hotel
British Land
Brush Transformers Limited
Canary Wharf Group
China General Nuclear Power Corp
Coventry City Council
Derwent London Plc
Dominus Real Estate
ED&F Man Group
Esso Petroleum Company Limited
Exxon Mobil Chemical Limited
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Group
Fordstam Limited
Go Ahead
Igas Energy
Land Securities
Legal & General
London Bishopsgate BV
Londonewcastle
Longmartin Properties Limited
Olympus Property Holdings Limited
River Court (part of Chinese Estates and other associated entities which hold other buildings)
Shaftesbury PLC
Soho Estates Limited
Sure Honest Limited
Teighmore Limited
The Leathersellers Company
University of Arts London
University of London
Utopia A Limited (an Elizabeth Murdoch company)

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