Described as ‘pragmatic and precise’, Michelmores LLP advises a range of housebuilders, developers, and landowners on a range of disputes relating to sizeable development and redevelopment projects, landlord and tenant issues, and corporate occupier mandates. Dividing time between Exeter and Bristol, the team is led by Andrew Baines who is well-versed in advising public and private sector clients. In Bristol, Ben Sharples is an experienced mediator and arbitrator, and leads the firm’s natural capital and sustainable agriculture team. Exeter-based Charlotte Curtis and Bristol-based Lydia Robinson are also active members of the team, with clients describing the pair as ’sensible, easy to contact and a pleasure to work alongside’. Hannah Venn-Munns joined the practice in August 2024.
Testimonials
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‘They are tenacious in getting the best result for the client. Technically they are very good, and the overall impression is one of exceptional efficiency.’
‘Dynamic team always ready to push the matter forward and to come up with innovative solutions.’
‘Charlotte Curtis is a very clear thinking and direct lawyer who negotiates well under pressure. Her legal skills are second to none and she easily gains the trust of clients. Sophie Carey has been a tower of strength in long drawn-out litigation - never losing enthusiasm and humour.’
‘The Michelmores real estate/property litigation team is one of the best in the south-west. They are entrusted with complex, technical, high-value disputes and it is a pleasure to work alongside the team. The team is pragmatic and precise.’
‘In recent years I have worked with Charlotte Curtis and Lydia Robinson. Both are sensible, easy to contact and a pleasure to work alongside. They are mindful of the nuances and complexities of cases and have a good appreciation of litigation risk and how that can affect cases.’
‘Hannah Venn-Munns is very knowledgeable and understands the issues extremely well. She works in the best interests of the client.’
Key clients
- Great Ormond Street Hospital
- Battersea Power Station Development Company
- Stanhope plc
- Forestry England
- Praxis Group
- Saba Park Services UK Ltd
- Burrington Estates Group
- Regional & City Airports
- Eagle One
Work highlights
- Acting for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children on the expansion of its central London facility with a development budget of c£350m.
- Retained by the Forestry England to advise on various issues relating to contested 1954 Act proceedings, easements, title disputes and boundary disputes.
- Retained by Battersea Power Station Development Company to advise on contentious aspects of the letting of Phase 1 of the redevelopment of the London landmark site.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Baines