Ms Natalie Deuchar > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > Guildford, England > Lawyer Profile

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
ONE LONDON SQUARE, CROSS LANES
GUILDFORD
SURREY
GU1 1UN
England
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Work Department

Real Estate & Disputes

Position

About

Natalie’s work covers a broad range of residential and commercial landlord and tenant litigation. On the commercial side, Natalie’s practice includes advising landlords and tenants in connection with business lease renewal claims under the 1954 Act, break options, arrears claims and dilapidations.

Natalie’s residential practice focuses on lease extension and collective freehold claims under the 1993 Act, tenants’ rights of first refusal, right to manage claims, and disputes in connection with breaches of lease for both landlords and tenants.

Natalie is recognised in Chambers & Partners as an associate to watch.

Natalie is admitted to practise in England and Wales.

Experience

  • Natalie acted for the successful leaseholders in a multi-million pound collective freehold acquisition claim to acquire the freehold of premises on Lancaster Gate.
  • Successfully acted for a group of leaseholders to acquire the freehold of their property which had been transferred to a third party in breach of the provisions of the 1987 Act.
  • Advising a major UK restaurant chain in connection with its property portfolio

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Real estate > Property litigation

Demonstrating ‘a great energy and sense of cohesion’, the Charles Russell Speechlys LLP team is highly recommended for its handling of property litigation issues, particularly in relation to mortgage-based disputes, landlord and tenant claims, and property finance matters. The group represents clients ranging from banks to large multinational companies, with the ‘exceptional’ Guilford-based head David Haines noted for his vast expertise in property-related professional negligence claims and dilapidations. Richard Flenley, who was promoted to partner in May 2022, regularly assists with development-based disputes and property insolvency elements, while Peter Levaggi focuses on contentious property finance work. Natalie Deuchar boasts significant experience in dealing with leasehold enfranchisement matters. Joe Edwards typically acts for offshore property investment vehicles and specialist real estate lenders.