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Carol Wakeford heads a sizeable team of property litigators at Cripps Harries Hall LLP, which continues to receive substantial instructions from Crossrail. The firm’s landlord services group provides a fixed-fee litigation service for property managers and landlords of commercial and residential units.

The 16-strong property litigation department at DMH Stallard LLP advises blue-clip clients such as Tesco, Liverpool Victoria and Lloyds TSB, while also representing numerous public bodies. The firm is well known for its expertise in leasehold enfranchisement and is ‘among the best in the leasehold reform sector’. Practice head Tina George is recommended.

Shoosmiths handles property litigation out of its three offices in the region. Tim Brookes and Zoe Wright are the key partners, heading the teams in Thames Valley and Milton Keynes respectively. The Thames Valley team was recently appointed to the panel of legal advisers for English Heritage.

Advising high-profile clients such as BAA, Costa and Stagecoach, Blake Lapthorn handles the whole spectrum of contentious property issues. Practice head Amanda Morris has ‘deep understanding of the law and tactics surrounding real estate disputes’.

Bond Pearce LLP’s property litigation group is headed by Mark Barley, who gives ‘spot-on advice and clear direction’. Clients include Royal Mail and The Crown Estate.

The ‘responsive and technically excellent’ Charles Russell LLP recently represented freeholder Hilmi & Associates on contentious leasehold enfranchisement issues. The ‘reliable’ David Haines and solicitor advocate Peter Levaggi are recommended.

IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) provides ‘quality legal support’ to its clients, which include Aviva, Xerox and Frontier Estates. Andrew Olins leads the team and is recommended alongside Jon Mowbray.

Kimbells LLP handles an array of contentious property issues for clients in the leisure and hospitality sectors. Neil Lyon is ‘positive and prompt in his approach’ and has a strong track record in the area.

SNR Denton’s highlights of 2010 included high-profile successes in the High Court and reappointment to Sainsbury’s property panel. Clients recommend the ‘strong, robust advice’ of London-based Julian Cridge. Daniel Kidd specialises in landlords’ consent disputes.

At Adams & Remers, Andrew Pawlik has 30 years of litigation experience and is a ‘very safe pair of hands’, and Simon Wood commands ‘great respect and loyalty’ from clients.

B P Collins LLP reports an increase in residential litigation. Department head Nick Hallchurch and ‘client-focused’ associate Robert Clark are recommended.

Gary Parkinson is at the helm of Boyes Turner’s property litigation team. His expertise spans lease renewals, rent reviews, service charges and dilapidation cases.

BrookStreet Des Roches handles a range of property disputes including issues arising out of rent review, lease renewal, trespass and dilapidation cases.

Clyde & Co strengthened its property litigation practice through the hire of consultant Keith Conway and two further assistants, who split their time between London and Guildford. Clients include The Carphone Warehouse and Banner Homes.

Furley Page Solicitors recently represented new client United Trust Bank in a right of way claim. Practice head David Hall has ‘excellent knowledge and attention to detail’.

Knights acts for farms and estates in a variety of property-related claims. James Pavey leads the team and is experienced in representing both public and private clients.

In 2010, Manches LLP was retained on real estate panels for major multinational companies such as EDF Energy and Siemens. John Morrison heads the team.

Mundays LLP represents clients such as Close Brothers, Berkeley Homes and Octagon Developments. Stephen Morris specialises in property rights disputes.

Rawlison Butler LLP’s Neil Benson advises on the full range of residential and commercial property disputes.

Stevens & Bolton LLP gained new clients Papa John’s and Rentokil in 2010. Senior associate Helen Wheddon is recommended for her ‘good negotiation skills’.

Thomas Eggar LLP’s client base focuses on insurers, banks, large property management companies and retailers. Chris Baker is recommended.

Brake Bros remains a key client for Thomson Snell & Passmore, instructing the firm on a number of property claims. Nick Horton specialises in property-related professional negligence work and regulatory disputes.

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