England - South West • Real estate
Burges Salmon LLP
The ‘top tier’ team at Burges Salmon LLP advises a host of renowned public and private sector clients on a broad range of property litigation matters, including high-profile administrations, rent review arbitrations, and cladding disputes, particularly from the tenants’ side. ’Outstanding solicitor’ James Sutherland has extensive experience advising on property-related insolvencies and large-scale rent reviews. Real estate development specialist Chris Preston‘s technical expertise sees him advising county councils on contractual interpretation disputes, among other matters. The ’responsive’ Michael Duncan and Catherine Banton, a landlord and tenant specialist, are further names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Regional partnership with London quality advice.’
‘Michael Duncan stands out as our key contact at Burges Salmon. He is always responsive and has delivered confidence and peace of mind to the Trustees during a challenging time.’
‘Emily Geens is a superstar. Friendly, approachable, and across the board on all the details.'
‘Burges Salmon has a strong property litigation team. They are a joy to work with and provide sound commercial advice and strategy.'
- 'The team matches any of the other top tier solicitors I deal with for property litigation.'
‘James Sutherland is an outstanding solicitor and is hugely knowledgeable and commercial in his advice.'
- Penny Shannon recently provided excellent advice and assistance in a high profile rent review arbitration dispute in central London.’
‘Always available, handle complex cases and interactions with other parties with style, have a deep bench, and can be relied on to deliver thoughtful advice in tight timescales.’
Key clients
- Transport for London
- John Lewis Partnership
- The Crown Estate
- Greater London Authority
- Kent County Council
- Severn Trent Water
- Virgin
- Abellio
- Greater Anglia Trains
- West Midland Trains
- St James’s Place Wealth Management
- Taper Building Residential Leaseholder Association
- Historic England
- English Heritage
- Innovation City (London) Ltd (Delancey as asset managers)
- Church Commissioners
- Rail Delivery Group
- EDF
Work highlights
- Advised Wasps Rugby Club and its administrators, FRP, in relation to the administration of the club and the sale of the lease of the Coventry Stadium.
- Advised St Modwen on contentious issues across its homes and logistics portfolios including projects at Locking Parklands and Access 8.
- Advised Severn Trent on numerous transactions, including on contentious Electronic Communications Code issues relating to its regulated telecoms mast portfolios.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Leading individuals
Head of Burges Salmon’s Real Estate Disputes team Main Areas of Practice: All areas of landlord/tenant disputes, with a particular focus on lease break, vacant possession and terminal dilapidations. Commercial Rent Review. Property related insolvency disputes.
Next Generation Partners
Partner specialising in Real Estate Litigation and Risk Management. Advises clients across all sectors on contentious real estate issues with a focus on development projects, transport, retail and telecoms. Clients include St Modwen, The John Lewis Partnership, Severn Trent Water, Pennon Group, The Crown Estate, Greater London Authority, YTL and Transport for London.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Sutherland