Estate Legal‘s ’highly experienced’ property advice and litigation team stands out for its capabilities in the retail and hospitality sectors, together with its specialism in food and beverage issues, including the Pubs Code. The practice also possesses expertise covering rights of light claims, lease renewals and breaches of contract, as well as a range of tenant and landlord matters. Co-head Bonnie Martin is ‘a breathtakingly good lawyer’ while co-head Amy Rudrum is particularly noted for her expertise in landlord and tenant portfolio management issues in addition to handling riparian rights work and free of tie mandates for pub tenants. Also highlighted are David Benjamin for a range of possessions claims, lease renewals, and insolvency matters, and Abbie Mundell for asset management work.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The practice really cared about the outcome and were very good at finding ways to negotiate a commercially focused solution.'
- 'The firm is partner/director led, with a really strong team, who work very well together. Their advice is always commercial. They always want to achieve the best outcome for their clients and will seek ways to settle cases swiftly whilst achieving their clients objectives.'
Key clients
- Clermont Hotels Group
- E-cycle UK Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for Clermont Hotels Group in several high-value matters including issues relating to rent review and tenant liability as well as a substantial dispute concerning a management agreement and the right to operate a new hotel once constructed.
- Acting for Mecca Bingo Limited in connection with a multi-million-pound damages claim being brought against its landlord in Luton.