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Exchange Chambers

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At Exchange Chambers, the team's workload includes public and private rights of way, highways and planning cases, disputes concerning registered land and conveyancing, and easements and boundaries issues. Andrew Williams specialises in real estate litigation; David Fearon and Simon Whitfield are key contacts in the group for construction and engineering disputes; and Lawrence McDonald is sought after for his expertise in handling disputes concerning rights to light, adverse possession, boundaries, and restrictive covenants. Brynmor Adams is also a key name and his practice mainly focuses on residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Exchange Chambers is a good and reliable set.'
  • 'The set has a number of barristers with expertise who offer strong knowledge and advocacy.'
  • 'Good strength in depth.'
  • 'Exchange Chambers is very good value for money.'
  • 'Joe Mawson is highly efficient and accommodating.'
  • 'Luke Heywood is excellent, and does all he can to ensure that solicitors and clients are looked after.'
  • 'Joe Mawson is strong at keeping one appraised and managing expectations.'
  • 'Prya Anisa is excellent.'
  • 'Joe Mawson has always been great, and provides an email response within the same day or within 24 hours.'
  • 'Joe Mawson and Prya Anisa are very responsive and approachable.'

Juniors

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Andrew Williams1

Andrew Williams

Exchange Chambers

 ‘Andrew is exceptionally bright, and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of property law. Not only does he have a sharp intellect and an ability to think on his feet without ever giving the impression of being caught off guard or flustered, he is also extremely personable and engaging.'

Peter Dixon2

Peter Dixon

Exchange Chambers

'His work is exceptionally precise and he has a major advantage having been a surveyor for a number of years.'

Simon Whitfield2

Simon Whitfield

Exchange Chambers

'Mr Whitfield has exceptional skills in giving oral and written advice as well as drafting. He is extremely prompt in responding to requests for advice and drafting, even with very short deadlines.'

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Andrew Williams1

Andrew Williams

Exchange Chambers

 ‘Andrew is exceptionally bright, and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of property law. Not only does he have a sharp intellect and an ability to think on his feet without ever giving the impression of being caught off guard or flustered, he is also extremely personable and engaging.'

Peter Dixon2

Peter Dixon

Exchange Chambers

'His work is exceptionally precise and he has a major advantage having been a surveyor for a number of years.'

Simon Whitfield2

Simon Whitfield

Exchange Chambers

'Mr Whitfield has exceptional skills in giving oral and written advice as well as drafting. He is extremely prompt in responding to requests for advice and drafting, even with very short deadlines.'