England - North West • Real estate

DLA Piper

DLA Piper UK LLP‘s ’superb’ practice, which has presence in both Manchester and Liverpool, is led by experienced litigator Martin Griffiths, who holds niche expertise in telecoms-related property disputes. The team is adept to act for its roster of notable clients on the full array of disputes, including those involving high-value development projects, Additionally, it ably handles the management of significant portfolios. Liverpool-based legal director Rachael Jones is a key team member with strength and expertise on the range of real estate portfolio matters. Associate Olivia Parrington is a ‘notable team member’ at the same office.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A very measured team that gives excellent, commercial advice.’

  • ‘Martin Griffiths and Rachael Jones always give sensible commercial advice and we enjoy working with them.’

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Work highlights

  • Acting for the pension fund of a global plc, advising as to liability for replacement of combustible insulation panels at a prominent hotel site in London, in the value region of £1.75m.
  • Acting for an institutional investor client in making an application for injunctive relief against multiple neighbouring property owners and occupiers to prevent persistent blocking of the client's £65m industrial estate.

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