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Property dispute lawyers in London & Thames Valley

 

We act for a broad range of land owners and occupiers on property disputes, from public bodies and universities to investors and developers, housing associations and owner occupiers. We also advise major commercial and public sector landlords and commercial tenants on a broad range of problems including: 

  • Contested lease renewals 
  • Rent arrears recovery and forfeiture 
  • Dilapidations 
  • Service charge disputes
  • Tenant insolvency 
  • Trespasser eviction 
  • Residential freehold management including:
    • Tenant rights of first refusal
    • Enfranchisement and right to manage claims
    • Residential service charge disputes
    • Assured shorthold tenancy regulation and possession
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“One of the leading dispute resolution teams in the region.”

Legal 500

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Key contacts
Simon Ralphs

Partner

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+44 20 7539 8049
Antony Morris

Partner

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+44 118 960 4646
Emma Butcher

Partner

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+44 118 960 4671

Publications

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Freehold Block Management – Tenants’ right of first refusal

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Freehold Block Management – Residential service charges

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Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – collective enfranchisement

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Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – Right to manage

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Freehold Block Management – Regulation of ASTs

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  • 21 June 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – Right to Manage

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with a brief overview of Right to Manage – including when it applies and what to do if leaseholders serve notice under the CLRA.
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  • 08 June 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – Right to manage

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with a brief overview of the ‘Right to Manage’ procedure including when it applies and what to do if leaseholders serve notice under the CLRA.
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  • 17 May 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Conflicts and experts: Lessons from Arrassey v Nelsons

We often hear about conflicts of interest in both legal and non-legal settings, and how this can affect professionalism in certain industries. In the recent case of Arrassey Properties Limited v Nelsons Solicitors (Case No. F55YJ238), which concerned a property dispute.
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  • 12 May 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – collective enfranchisement

Leaseholders who are unhappy with the management of their building have a number of options which enable them to take control of this themselves.
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  • 05 May 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants’ right of first refusal

Part 1 of ‘the Act’ 1987 grants leaseholders of residential buildings, the right of first refusal where a freeholder intends to dispose of its interest in the building.
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  • 04 May 2023
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – collective enfranchisement

This guide aims to provide freeholders and managing agents with a brief overview of the first of these two procedures – collective enfranchisement- – including when it applies, how the freehold is valued, and what to do if leaseholders serve notice under the LRHUDA.
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“We have always been impressed with the speed and reactivity displayed by the Clarkslegal Commercial Property team and their ability to make complex situations seem more straightforward.” 

Crown Europe

“It has been an immense pleasure to work closely with this firm that takes great care of its clients. The professionals are of the highest calibre and diligence.” 

Orkhan Eyyubov, Founding Director – New Canada Capital

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+44 118 958 5321