England - South East • Real estate
Gardner Leader LLP
With Alastair Goggins leading the litigation division, and Michelle Di Gioia heading up the property-focused side, Gardner Leader LLP‘s Newbury-based team is recommended for its strength in mortgage repossession claims and breaches of leases. Goggins specialises in contentious matters involving trust disputes and estoppel claims, while Di Gioia handles rent arrears and restrictive covenants. Andrew Shipp focuses on TOLATA claims, while Maidenhead-based senior associate Sam Pinder assists with complex property litigation. Alex Tigwell joined the team as partner from Guillaumes in July 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘The team had sufficient bench strength to handle all aspects of my case. Further, I selected this firm due to their network of contacts in the wider legal world, which was helpful in my mediation exercise and valuable should this case have gone to court.'
‘I chose this firm based on the reputation of Alastair Goggins, someone recommended to me by a colleague who was involved in a similar litigation. Alastair exceeded my expectations, he approached the case in a careful methodical way, setting out all options at each stage of the engagement and was always available to provide advice and guidance.
‘Very pragmatic approach and easy to work with.’
‘Alastair Goggins is a delight to work with, efficient and a good tactical lawyer.'
'Michelle Di Gioia is experienced, knowledgeable and a first-rate litigator.'
'Andrew Shipp deals with commercial and property disputes and is strong in both areas.’
‘They are an accessible, friendly and very competent firm who I do recommend regularly to lay clients in search of a good litigator. They take great care over their work and are efficient and I believe they give a good service level to their clients. I very much enjoy working with them.’
‘Sam Pinder stands out - he is a reasonably junior, but very capable member of the team. He gets on well with both clients and the Bar and is well thought of. He cares a lot about his clients and will always go the extra mile to ensure a deadline is met and met properly.’
Key clients
- Newbury Building Society
- Managed Legal Solutions Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Newbury Building Society in possession claims.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alastair Goggins, Michelle Di Gioia