Characterised for its ‘prompt and pragmatic advice’, Squire Patton Boggs specialises in handling dilapidations, rent arrear matters and covenant interpretations, on behalf of housebuilders and multinational corporations. Michelle Adams leads the West Midlands offering, bringing expertise in lease renewals, rent reviews and breaches of covenants to the practice. Mobeen Amin advises on all aspects of commercial property disputes, whilst Stephanie Hadley focuses on forfeitures and easements.
Testimonials
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‘Michelle Adams is very easy to work with, understands our business needs and drivers, always positive when we are asking for more, very good speed of response.’
‘The team continue to deliver a high level of support across the business.'
‘The property litigation team are great at being on top of issues. They have a robust remainder system and ensure that all parties are kept updated.'
‘Prompt and pragmatic advice, based on significant experience, appropriate for the client business.’
‘Strong team. Highly-skilled with excellent availability. Always engaged and quick to respond. Highly collaborative.’
‘We have worked closely with Mobeen Amin on a number of situations over the past 12 months, and have had good outcomes for all of the litigation. Mobeen is an excellent communicator and provides in-depth detail to assist with our decision making. Michelle Adams keeps up to speed with our cases and is always available for additional input or strategic advice should we need it.’
‘Stephanie Hadley is an exceptional associate who is destined to go far - she is one of the best associates around. Michelle Adams is a highly capable partner who leads the team in Birmingham.’
‘Stephanie Hadley: excellent communication skills and excellent brief preparation.’
Key clients
- Signet Group Limited
- Cancer Research UK
- Cellnex Telecoms/On Tower UK Ltd
- Claire’s Accessories UK Limited
- Rexel UK Limited
- CEVA Logistics Limited
- Taylor Wimpey
- Duke Street Property Limited
- Salutem Shared Services
- Appian Europe Limited
- Cambridge & Counties Bank Limited
- Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
- Attewell Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Signet Trading Limited on obtaining a declaration that the lease on one of its retail units had been terminated following service of a break notice and managed its claim in the business and property courts through to successfully obtaining a declaration.
- Advised Cambridge & Counties Bank Limited in obtaining possession of a property that had been charged as a commercial property and used for residential purposes, and managed an ultimately successful claim in the County Court for possession of that property.
- Advising on implications of the 2017 Electronic Communications Code and strategy (negotiation and drafting) of code agreements.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michelle Adams