Trowers & Hamlins LLP represents an array of investors, developers, insurers, pension funds, and housing providers on a multitude of tenant and landlord issues spanning service charge disputes, tenancy enforcement issues, dilapidations and rent reviews. The team also handles issues arising from the telecoms sector. Emma Barnfield, who covers the full spectrum of landlord and tenant mandates, leads the Exeter-based team with experience covering rights of light disputes and the Electronic Communications Code. Jenny Standfast is another key name, as is Natalie Thomas, who is noted for development disputes. Jeni Hancock and Charlotte Brasher are also recommended, as are Cecilia Busby and John Mousicos.
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Key clients
- J D Wetherspoon PLC
- Natural England
- Urban Logistics
- BDW Trading Limited
- South Staffordshire Water
- Bricks Finance Limited
- Burger King
- Caprice Holdings (Ivy group restaurants and clubs)
- Bills Restaurants Limited
- Abri
- Hill Residential
- LiveWest Homes Limited
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- National Bank of Kuwait
- Leonard Curtis
- Evelyn Partners
- Begbies Traynor
- AXA Pension Trustees
- Hermes
- Burrington Estates
- Obsidian Strategic Asset Management
Work highlights
- Advising Kent County Council in relation to the recovery of its costs via detailed assessment proceedings.
- Advising a client on various issues regarding the Building Safety Act across the group's portfolio.
- Advised Natural England on various litigation matters relating to agricultural property across Natural England's portfolio.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Barnfield