Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is well equipped to handle property litigation for high-net-worth individuals and landed estate clients. Among other areas, the team frequently advises on residential and agricultural premises, with recent mandates including possession of land disputes, surrenders, and compensation payment claims. The team is led jointly by Emma Humphreys, who handles break rights, insolvency matters, arrears, forfeiture, dilapidations, and business tenancy renewals, while David Haines assists with break notices and easements as well as covenant disputes and property-related professional negligence claims. Emma Preece advises on a range of landlord and tenant disputes such as lease renewals, arrears, and service charges.
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‘High quality team.’
‘David Haines and Emma Preece are excellent.’
Key clients
- Ballymore Group
- Church Commissioners for England
Work highlights
Assisted Willkie Farr Gallagher LLP acting for a lender in liquidation in seeking to enforce a $multimillion security under a loan contract by obtaining an order for possession of the property, which acts as security for the loan, including against family members of the borrowing company.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Haines; Emma Humphreys
Other key lawyers
Emma Preece