‘Andy Feehan is approachable, diligent and commercial. It is a pleasure working with Andy and his team on the many and varied litigation matters I currently have ongoing.’

‘The team are focused on the best outcome for the client. I have always found them extremely easy to deal with and quick to give practical, insightful advice. There is no pretension about this team and they demonstrate a clear understanding of our commercial objectives.’

‘Consistently excellent service provided to clients. A strong team with a depth of resource and experience to cover all potential issues.’

‘Patricia Love is extremely diligent and conscientious in her approach. No stone is left unturned in preparation for hearings and deadlines. Her advice is measured and practical. Easy to work with.’

‘The Addleshaw Manchester team is hugely experienced in all areas of property litigation. They are knowledgeable and yet down to earth and practical.’

‘Chris Perrin is a first class litigator. He knows his law and he applies it correctly. He is down to earth and commercial. He has a strong understanding as to the commercial needs of the client and how far a case has to be pushed in order to obtain those aims.

‘It is an outstanding property litigation team because of its depth of talent; from trainee to senior partner, everyone you deal with blends technical competence with pragmatic – at times, robust client-handling skills. They are just a very reassuring team to have behind you.’

‘Charles Jagger is excellent: very knowledgeable on both the substantive and procedural law, but also pragmatic, response, and friendly. His qualities typify the strengths of the team.’

‘Eversheds’ property litigation team has unparalleled expertise and strength in depth. Its solicitors are leaders in their field and act on some of the biggest cases.’

‘David McGuirk is a calm and confident presence, whose opponents respect him and who inspires confidence in his clients.’

‘The team provide strong commercial advice. They can explain the legal position but are able to weigh this against commercial considerations very effectively.’

‘Alex Wright always makes himself available and responds to emails/calls quickly. He also gives his time to discuss matters before formal instructions are issued to assess whether legal proceedings are the right course of action. Really appreciate the time he gives to better understand legal implications before deciding whether to proceed.’

‘David McGuirk heads a strong litigation team in Manchester. They have extremely wide experience in all manner of property related disputes. They provide an efficient service, responding promptly as required and their advice is commercial, pragmatic and risk focused.’

‘At all times I felt in sound hands, and electronic communications were as effective as a face to face meeting. The advice was clear, the options well explained, my opinions taken on board, written communications were prompt and well composed. The outcome was better than I had originally hoped for, which speaks for itself.’

‘David McGuirk was unfailingly generous with his time and sage in his advice. At no time was any meeting rushed and his advice was clearly the fruit of experience and knowledge. Most compelling was his ability to acknowledge and accept my hopes and opinions and weave them happily into the ongoing process. I was very well served by David and his team.’

‘The team is solutions-minded and does not make more of an issue than is merited.’

‘The team is lead by Kevin Lee. Have found him to be very capable and the ‘go to’ lawyer on specialist areas of expertise. An ability to dissect complex issues and contribute to formulating strategy adds a further dimension.’

‘The individuals have specialist knowledge to deal with the issues our business has.’

‘Very commercial and knowledgeable. Always keen to assist.’

‘Phil Parker has great commerciality and knowledge. Very easy to work with.’

‘The knowledge of the law and what is best practice to achieve our aims. Knowing that actual ligation is not always the answer and looking to resolve legal issues through negotiation where possible.’

‘Specialist knowledge especially in the areas of mines and minerals. Kevin Lee is an exceptional lawyer in this area and works hard to deliver advice which reflects the current field of play.’

‘Without exception I have found everyone I have dealt with to be thoroughly competent and easy to work with’

‘My most recent case has been with Rachael Jones. It was a very difficult and complicated case which went on for a number of months and concluded with a successful mediation settlement. Throughout Rachael was very easy to work with, even when the lockdown hit us, and we were both working from home and having to do many things remotely. In all respects I found her to be first class’

‘Straightforward commercial advice.’

‘The team brings absolute expertise to any property litigation issue/problem, which in itself is unique. They approach issues in a pragmatic, professional and down to earth manner and explain difficult concepts in simple terms. They key to this success is clearly the ethos of the team.’

‘Ben Kelly as senior associate in the property litigation team is a stand out individual. The ability to tackle unique and unusual legal issues is a key character trait. Ben prepares and delivers advice with real quality, so difficult to find outside of London.’

‘Every interaction was professional, but also personal. Thinking outside the box and applying regulations to the clients way of working is a strength that the property litigation team has.’

‘Kirsty Black and the team are very reactive with a high level of knowledge of the sector. They are always available on hand to deal with any queries or instructions and have always worked “with” us in getting matters resolved. This way of working and having this kind of client-lawyer relationship is unmatched and I could not recommend this team more highly!’

‘Kirsty Black is simply outstanding. She delivers quality legal advice but never loses sight of the commercial aspects. She is my go to on all property litigation matters.’

‘Shoosmiths are a well rounded team with expertise in all fields. I find this very beneficial when a transaction is being undertaken as various teams can assist with specific matters (eg tax, planning etc).’

‘They go the extra mile to ensure that I understand the more technical legal issues so that I can provide the relevant instructions.’

‘Kirsty Black is in a class of her own when it comes to retail tenant work.’

‘J B Leitch is a highly regarded outfit in the North West specialising in service charge recovery and associated leaseholder work. They have identified a niche and have gone on to build an excellent practice and set up.’

‘Philip Parkinson is stand out, very collaborative and commercial. Of note are also Camilla Waszek and Katie Edwards. They are all excellent.’

‘J B Leitch are very well connected and are particularly forward thinking with regards to IT innovations that can improve their business.’

‘Philip Parkinson is superb. He is extremely well connected, contactable and manages the relationship between clients and barristers effectively.’

‘JB Leitch stand out most obviously by reason of their speciality with respect to leasehold matters and especially residential service charge recovery. Their ability to service at short notice large volume bulk work is essentially unparalleled across the country. They invest heavily in case management / technology to streamline things as much as possible, so fees are very competitive and matters can be passed between fee earners easily.’

‘Philip Parkinson is truly excellent in all respects. Clients love him, he is an excellent lawyer and tactician, and he somehow manages to juggle all that comes across his desk; he can always recall the issues in every case which is quite some skill with such a large caseload!’

‘Their ability to handle high volume cases makes them an invaluable asset for any large corporate landlord. Their reporting provides great insight as to their performance on cases and turnaround times.’

‘Absolutely super team. At the sharp end and up-to-date with all the latest legislation. Excellent communication and in a timely manner. We are in very safe hands with the team.’

‘Land Law LLP can draw on considerable legal experience and are able to apply years of experience to an area of the law which requires careful consideration on all sides. Litigation often requires collaboration but it starts with knowing the law and what the backstop is and Land Law have that capability.’

‘Steven Jennings has a distinguished career which has given him a very diverse number of legal challenges to help resolve. He is able to listen to the background, offer up options and then work with the client to navigate the best route forward.’

‘The department has depth , is very commercial and well integrated with the rest of the real estate practice.’

‘Steven Jennings is a first class litigator with an unrivalled wealth of experience’

‘They combine the client familiarity of a friendly high street office, with the technical expertise of a national real estate firm. This is unique in my view.’

‘With Sian Westby I have litigated an extremely difficult boundary dispute. Sian at all times gave extremely sensible and practical advice. She was really willing to roll her sleeves up and understood how to get the client to her destination.’

‘The Land Law property team are friendly, approachable, helpful and always available to assist with legal issues, they are a pleasure to deal with. They are innovative with their technology which helps greatly when dealing with a high volume of property documents.’

‘We have worked with Steven Jennings for a number of years, he is a stand-out partner. Always accessible, approachable, possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his work area, and explains his advice in clear plain language. He has a commercial straightforward approach to all problem solving, and is a highly valued individual to our organisation, and who we always turn to if we need advice on property matters whether they are litigious or not.’

‘Seán Hackett is approachable and provides detailed and thoughtful advice as well as pragmatic solutions. He is always keen to understand our goal when seeking the advice which makes it more tailored and helpful. His knowledge of property litigation and the issues involved is impressive.’

‘It is evident that Seán Hackett has an encyclopaedic knowledge of landlord and tenant claims. His ability to convey complex and nuanced issues in a succinct and digestible manner has been invaluable to us.’

‘Laura Pile is excellent in terms of subject matter knowledge and her approach to problem solving. She is a go-to person who is very friendly and always happy to provide support.’

‘Seán Hackett is precise, practical and persistent in his pursuit of the best results for his clients. Seán deals with real property claims and has particular expertise in the commercial landlord and tenant field. He is ably supported by Laura Pile who has a wealth of experience in First Tier Tribunal work, acting for a number of clients with national portfolios of tenanted properties.’

‘Commercial, responsive and quick.’

‘Seán Hackett is the head of property litigation at Myerson and is a supremely well qualified and able property litigator. He is calm, pragmatic and sees litigation as a means to an end for commercial clients, not an end in itself.’

‘The practice seems to have an expert for everything.’

‘Gemma Staples has been excellent in the work she is doing for us and is very easy to engage with.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable.’

‘Pannone Corporate is a firm with an extremely strong presence in property litigation. They have an excellent client base in the North West of England and are strong enough to take on a wide range of clients from around the country. The firm has achieved prominence through building in-depth expertise in its chosen fields; clients can be extremely comfortable that they will receive a top-quality service at competitive rates’

‘Gemma Staples is a first-rate property litigator with masses of experience in the biggest and most high-pressure commercial property cases. She is a laser-sharp lawyer, has an excellent way with clients, and gives top-draw, commercially-focused advice on cases large and small.’

‘The team were always available to assist and worked around me. The team were knowledgeable of both my business and the sector I was operating along with, of course their own specialist area of law.’

‘Working in tandem on various projects and being available when I needed them, the team provided invaluable advice that helped this business continue trading in the face of sometimes some very aggressive tactics from landlords that had no intention of working collaboratively to solve shared problems.’

‘They are commercial and never cease to assist on difficult and complex matters.’

‘We have worked together last year on several matters including a very high value dispute. Matthew, the leading partner, is an excellent litigator with a thorough understanding of both the relevant legal principles, and how to apply them to the facts. I would recommend him unreservedly on all property litigation matters.’

‘A very good regional firm which punches above its weight.’

‘Matthew Forrest always impresses with his deep understanding of the law and the commercial realities of the dispute.’

‘This is an experienced, versatile team who offer sound commercial advice. They are forward thinking, organised and extremely dedicated.’

‘Matthew Forrest is a trusted advisor, gives sound considered advice, tailored to circumstances and matching the right professional team to the legal issues/client. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable, Matthew is mindful of the commercial pressures for his clients and is careful to provide value for money in giving advice. Excellent strategic thinker. Tom White works well with Matthew and gives proactive, commercial advice.’

‘We engage with TLT’s property lit team mostly in the context of security issues i.e. title rectification, land registry disputes and indemnity claims, challenges to the validity of our security. The team are our “go to” for such matters, partly for their market-leading expertise, and partly for the ease with which instructions can be made, dealt with and resolved. Property litigation is just one box this team tick in their wholesale retail offering on which we rely heavily.’

‘James Chadwick has a wealth of experience and an uncanny ability to see through the trees to identify the heart of the issue.’

‘Pragmatic and capable.’

‘John Darnell is highly skilled and particularly good in complex property litigation. Gets results.’

‘Wide ranging expertise which was especially helpful in dealing with recent complex disputes. Clear, concise advice provided within the timescales required.’

‘Highly knowledgeable. Quickly identifies the issues and potential options and resolutions to the issue at hand. Excellent communication skills.’

‘Strong and commercial.’

‘Peter Hall is top quality.’

‘They know what they’re doing in the legal landlord and tenant litigation. I have dealt with them a few times and have been happy with results.’

‘Guy Lightowler always returns my calls or contacted me in good time to put me in the picture of my case .’

‘Communication with the Gorvins team was easy from the start. I initially called in to the offices without an appointment and discussed my needs with the receptionist. I then had access to a solicitor to deal with my commercial lease and when it seemed that I needed a litigation solicitor I was recommended to another member of the team. The whole process was efficiently and quickly dealt with.’

‘Guy Lightowler was the litigation lawyer who dealt with our case. He listened to our needs, gave advice on different pathways we could take, and eventually succeeded in extending our lease enough to prevent us having to shut down the business. He regularly phoned us and talked through all the processes.’

‘I have found them to be quick to respond, giving good practical advice and is attuned to the problem in hand.’

‘Jen Morris is brilliant. Jen is responsive, thorough, practical and just the lawyer you need when a complex dispute becomes difficult.’

‘Joseph Mitchell worked on my case and was prompt to react, gave the best, worst and most realistic outcomes. Any communication was swift and I was always kept up to date. From engagement to closure Joseph went the extra mile and have recommended him and for other work. Joseph really does know the ‘ins and outs’ along with detail and how to neutralise a stressful situation. A real asset to his employer.’

‘Helped to resolve a difficult situation with an a jointing property in a very professional manner. He had the skills within the firm to solve the problems we had and bring the matter to a conclusion in a timely manner. Costs where quite high but this was due to the extra work required in witness statements etc.’

‘Alex Walmsley represented us throughout the process. I found Alex to be very knowledgeable and all questions I had where answered. Alex went out of his way to visit the site personally to ensure he fully understood the case. The Case lasted around 22 months due to Covid etc Alex remained very positive and reassuring throughout.’

‘Colin Fenny is very pragmatic.’

‘I have always been particularly impressed by the teams ability to quickly respond to urgent situations and respond well as they develop even when the matters arising are particularly complex and unique. The ability of the team far out ranks other practices we have had the opportunity to utilise over the years. The diversity of the teams knowledge is exactly what we look for and gives us great confidence in their work.’

‘I have worked with several members of the team but I would recommend Hasin Amin as a valuable member of their team. His actions are always prompt efficient and quick. The diligence he shows in handling our work is second to non and is very effective in bringing about the resolution we are looking for. He is also a very personable individual who we have no problem recommending or utilising on a regular basis’

‘I have dealt with Harrison Drury in regard to property disputes and related issues. I find that this practice is both knowledgeable and expert in property and related matters and therefore can truly call themselves experts in this area. It is refreshing to work with a firm that has true expertise in property related matters and I have had many experiences where this service is provided as ‘an add on’ by other firms.’

‘Harrison Drury are an enthusiastic and collaborative practice with a fresh ‘can-do’ attitude unlike other staid legal firms simply relying on their longstanding existence as their key business marketing strength. Their employees at all levels are very friendly and helpful.’

‘Kuits are unique in that communication is partner or senior associate led, which ensures the most appropriate level of response. The firm has excellent staff retention which promotes continuity.’

‘The specialist property litigation team at Kuits provides us with an excellent service. Unlike many other firms this team does property litigation day in day out so their expertise is truly specialist. Their ability to cut through to the key issues and focus on commercial outcomes is exceptional. They work closely with the commercial real estate team to deliver the service in the way we want with excellent results.’

‘We would single out Rebecca Jones who brought her national firm experience to Kuits and delivers a fantastic service. She think around issues in a way which delivers excellent outcomes.’

‘At all levels I have found a consistent level of awareness of all the legal and commercial aspects and a commendable concern to ensure that the client is getting value for money.’

‘Most recently my dealing have been with Rebecca Jones on a number of complex real estate litigation cases. I found her very efficient, knowledgeable and easy to work with.’

‘Rebecca Jones is a fantastic lawyer. She is very hands on with her clients, and makes sensible strategic decisions. She is a pleasure to work with.’

‘There is a superb level of expertise in commercial landlord and tenant cases in this team.’

‘Strong team for housing associations, lenders and others in the market with particular focus and requirements – highly favoured by many of their clients over other panel firms from what I can see.’

‘Lynn James is absolutely superb. Very easy to deal with, a real eye for detail, leaves no stone unturned. Totally dependable, and will go out of her way (days off, evenings, whenever) to fit in a needed conversation. Sam Coward also worth of mention as a strong associate, has been very impressive in the last year on several matters.’

‘Personable, professional and courteous. Happy to explain anything for those less knowledgeable clients (like me!) in a clear and concise way.’

‘A great team with considerable experience in property litigation. Has a breadth of experience both of high value private clients and also public bodies and government ministries.’

‘Trowers & Hamlins have an in depth knowledge of dealing with housing associations and are proactive in keeping us informed of current and new legislation and case law. They also offer a range of free training sessions which are invaluable.’

‘I have worked closely with Lynn James who has a great understanding of shared ownership, leases and transfers. We have benefitted greatly from her advice, particularly with cases where an application has been made to the First Tier Property Tribunal. Lynn responds very quickly and goes the extra mile to make sure we have a full understanding of the law and explains things clearly.’

‘I would also mention Sam Coward who is very knowledgeable in the management of our commercial portfolio. Sam has provided one to one training and, again, explained things in a very simple way which we greatly appreciate.’

‘Sound, professional team.’

‘Alex Sandland takes a bullish approach to litigation, no nonsense straightforward person to deal with.’

‘Absolutely brilliant people – hold your hand through litigation.’

‘Alex Sandland is just amazing at what he does.’

‘Daniel Stern has done a good job throughout and it is a credit to his firm they have many avenues to call upon – a good asset.’

‘Daniel Stern was my solicitor. I developed a great friendship with him due to his great service. He was extremely knowledgeable and advised me very well during my difficult situation.’

‘The team is highly effective and able to conduct the most complex cases in a calm, confident way. They are very tactically astute.’

‘Chris Bishop, Lauren Adams and Daniel Stern. Very impressive lawyers, I enjoy working with them as they are very collaborative in their approach.’

‘Accessibility, honest speaking, collaborative, easy to work with.’

‘Daniel Stern – focused and dedicated to any cause.’