England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Irwin Mitchell
The Sheffield-based team at Irwin Mitchell is capable of advising standout manufacturers and property investors on a wide range of property litigation matters, from dilapidation and damages claims and leasing issues to rights of light and rights of way matters. The team frequently advises on these matters in the context of property portfolio management and is well versed in handling contentious development matters. Practice head Danny Revitt manages the contentious aspects of property portfolios for major landlords and tenants and acts across a broad range of contentious mandates. Thomas Freeman is a key contact for development disputes and is also active on lease renewal matters. Lisa Stratford departed the firm in December 2022.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Tom Freeman is one of the best property litigators around. He researches the law effectively and is keen to ensure the best value for his clients.’
‘Understand the subject at hand and make sure the right people with the required knowledge are involved.’
‘Organised and thorough. Consider all eventualities and take action to put their client's interests first.’
‘Excellent range of disciplines, from telecoms to public rights of way. Advice is always explained clearly despite how complicated it is in reality.’
‘Tom Freeman has been a great asset to us providing advice for varying different issues. He is patient and has a great ability to explain things in plain English.’
Key clients
- Gleeson Homes
- Redwood (Light Industrial) Propco SARL (part of Logicor Group)
- City Estates Group
- Ferrero UK Limited
- Keepmoat Homes Limited
- Sheffield International Venues Limited/Sheffield City Trust
- Jones Lang LaSalle Limited
- Dobbies Garden Centres Limited
- Sheffield Hallam University
- A&J Mucklow Investments Limited
- HBD (Henry Boot Developments)
- River Island Clothing Co Limited
- Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation
- Michael Page International Recruitment
- Suon/Tawnywood
- Memory Recall
- Countrywide Residential Lettings Limited
- Ascend Estates Limited
Work highlights
- Advised an international manufacturer on a significant dilapidation claim relating to a distribution centre.
- Acted for a respondent in a Court of Appeal hearing on a previously undecided point of law relating to the standing of foreign executors in English proceedings.
- Assisted an international property investment company with a seven-figure dilapidation settlement relating to multiple units on an industrial estate.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Danny Revitt