Brachers routinely handles real estate disputes across a range of sectors such as education, healthcare, and charities. The team also has vast experience assisting financial institutions on issues concerning mortgages for residential and commercial properties. The ‘brilliant’ Allis Beasley is recommended for the full spectrum of contentious property matters, including dilapidation claims, contested lease renewals, fraudulent land registry applications, and agricultural tenancy disputes. James Millis stands out due to his expansive knowledge of landlord and tenancy disputes. The practice is headed by Michael Oatham in Maidstone.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Allis Beasley is very professional and knowledgeable. She looks after her client's interests.’

  • ‘Alice Beasley is excellent to work with.’

  • ‘This is an excellent team, which delivers high-quality work in testing circumstances. The team rose to the challenges of the case. I was very impressed.’

  • ‘Allis Beasley is simply brilliant. She is thorough, empathetic, and commercial.’

  • ‘Allis Beasley is a pleasure to work with. She keeps a clear focus on strategy and on what is important. This ensures that the big picture is always under consideration.’

  • ‘They are pragmatic and give solutions that are explained clearly.’

  • ‘They are very approachable. They listen to the issues and enable the client to understand the legal implications.’

  • ‘Steve Rogers is a delight to work with.’

Key clients

  • Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Kent County Agricultural Society
  • East Malling Trust
  • East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Dover District Council
  • Benenden Hospital
  • Alan Firmin Limited
  • Knauf GmbH
  • Bromley College of Further and Higher Education
  • The Menu Partners Ltd

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Oatham

Other key lawyers

Allis Beasley, James Millis, Stephen Rogers