DLA Piper UK LLP's property litigation team is based in Liverpool. ‘Stupendous lawyer’ Rachael Jones has expertise in assisting well-known clients with the full range of work, including real estate portfolio matters, rights of light issues, and rent review disputes. Martin Griffiths, who has longstanding experience in handling complex disputes, heads the team from the Liverpool and Manchester offices. Leasehold enfranchisement work is key area of specialism for Liverpool’s Sally Adams, and Amber Houghton is a key figure in the Manchester practice.
Testimonials
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‘Rachael Jones is a stupendous lawyer; extremely knowledge and approachable.’
‘Amber Houghton is deserving of special mention - friendly, efficient, organised and always on top of every point - a real pleasure to work with. Martin Griffiths also is a standout and he has an extremely quick mind and great commercial acumen.’
Key clients
- AECOM Limited
- Ares European Real Estate Fund
Work highlights
- Advising the client in relation to storm damage to the cladding panels on the outside of their UK headquarter office buildings in the City.
- Advised on various aspects of a £350m city centre redevelopment involving new retail, hotels, cinema, restaurants, housing and the relocation of the market and its complex pre-let.