‘Andy Feehan is exceptional, responsive and accessible – he goes above and beyond. Effective communication is crucial in the legal profession, and Andy communicates complex legal concepts clearly to our project team and understands the commercial objectives of our project, providing advice that is not only legally sounds but commercially astute.’

‘Patricia Love is the standout – she’s completely brilliant.’

‘One of the best teams of property litigators in the country, not just the north west of England.’

‘Chris Perrin is one of the leading lights of the property world. An extremely experienced and tenacious litigator who is highly regarded in the marketplace. Julie Middlemass is very experienced litigation partner who instils confidence in her clients.’

‘Chris McGrath has excellent manner with clients and sound commercial judgment. Vicki Sandbrook’s clients adore her and for good reason – she is extremely hard working and fiercely intelligent.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard’s north west property litigation team is simply the best in the area – full stop. They have a fantastic client base served by lawyers who combine great substantive knowledge with a real sense of what matters commercially for their clients. On the top of that, they are very easy to work with.’

‘Charles Jagger epitomises the strengths of the team as a whole; an excellent substantive and procedural lawyer whose advice is always commercial, and whose approach is always pragmatic. He is just such a reassuring person to have on your side. Annie Armstrong is a really sensible, responsive, and reliable young lawyer.’

‘Chris Perrin and Joanne Mills are ‘thinkers’ – they think rather than just apply, which allows for the exploration of a broader range of solutions to legal problems. They spend time very early on getting to grips with the client’s objectives, which they never lose sight of.’

‘A very personal service offered from a team willing to go above and beyond in time-critical situations.’

‘The team at Eversheds are incredibly helpful, quick to respond to queries and also provide sound commercial advice.’

‘David McGuirk is not only friendly and approachable but has a clear and deep understanding of his field. He offers sound commercial advice and takes into account the specific needs of the client. I would highly recommend him.’

‘A depth of knowledge and excellent attention-to-detail, alongside a slick service.’

‘Alex Wright was able to get to the nub of our complex issue quickly, and when additional advice was needed he knew exactly where to go.’

‘Despite having all the advantages of being a big firm including detailed knowledge of the law, strong expertise and experience in most types of cases within the property litigation sphere, the team is friendly and approachable and gives close attention to its clients’ cases.’

‘An appropriate amount of time and energy is dedicated to each case, and cases are always very well-prepared. I have noticed that this firm has a diverse and inclusive range of employees, having regard to gender diversity and social mobility.’

‘David McGuirk brings an air of authority and calmness to all litigation that he conducts. He never overreacts and always thinks carefully about the merits and demerits of the case before giving the client clear and robust advice. Senior associate Carly Fishwick works exceptionally hard to ensure that every case is run impeccably and is always firm but fair.’

‘A very measured team that gives excellent, commercial advice.’

‘Martin Griffiths and Rachael Jones always give sensible commercial advice and we enjoy working with them.’

‘This team is superb. They are quick, efficient and provide very clear solutions to often complicated cases.’

‘Martin Griffiths, Rachael Jones and Olivia Parrington are notable team members.’

‘DLA Piper stand out amongst their peers in terms of providing a professional and tailored service, and in turning matters around quickly.’

‘The team are approachable, always quick to respond, provide good advice and and always keep you fully updated.’

‘An excellent team – strong and dependable.’

‘James Chadwick is the consummate property litigator. A safe pair of hands with any issue and not afraid to go to trial if a commercial solution proves elusive. An excellent dealmaker too.’

‘The team is very strong – there is no issue they haven’t seen before and cannot resolve. TLT have resolved some almost impossible cases for our institution, with excellent results.’

‘James Chadwick is a steady captain steering his team in the right direction. Under his watchful eye our caseload is in safe hands. He also clearly makes a lot of effort to develop his junior lawyers in this area.’

‘Matthew Forrest gives good solid advice, and is always honest as to whether it is best to proceed in my interest on matters.’

‘Very thorough in every detail.’

‘J B Leitch are unrivalled in their knowledge of the law and practice of residential leases. As well as their commercial approach to dealing with instructions, they provide substantial support in the form of regular client briefings and seminars in this everchanging field.’

‘Philip Parkinson and Camilla Waszek are both knowledgeable and authoritative, combining a deep understanding of the subject with commercial acumen.’

‘J B Leitch has been our go-to legal adviser for many years and we rely with confidence on their expert advice in the landlord and tenant arena. Philip Parkinson and Katie Edwards are central to our strong relationship.’

‘The team art JB Leitch are recognised nationally as leaders in leasehold management work and have dominated in dealing with the complex issues which arise in fire safety following the Grenfell tragedy.’

‘Philip Parkinson is extremely efficient and practical in his approach to disputes. His client management is second-to-none. Katie Edwards is an associate to watch and is quickly establishing herself as a truly impressive property litigator. She is professional and personable and an expert in all things service charges and building safety.’

‘Philip Parkinson is one of the leading partners in this area. He runs a very tight ship and is commercially aware.’

‘The team provide a diverse range of expertise across the real estate sector. Collaboration amongst the fee earners allows for blended advice which considers multiple disciplines.’

‘The team has a detailed understanding of the niche area of the real estate sector we operate in and possess expert-level competency.’

‘A highly attentive team giving specialist and detailed advice with differing options and opinions for consideration.’

‘Karen Taylor quickly understood the issue to be dealt with and gave valuable advice for consideration and direction.’

‘Myerson have a small but dedicated and specialist property litigation team headed excellently by Laura Pile. I would recommend them in the fields of residential landlord and tenant, and in real property disputes generally.’

‘I highly rate partner Laura Pile for her great knowledge of the area and approachability, and associate Jennifer Hartley for her conscientiousness and hardworking approach.’

‘A strong, growing team with experience across a wide-range of property matters.’

‘Laura Pile is an excellent technical lawyer, with the ability to apply her knowledge to achieve effective results for her clients.’

‘An absolutely outstanding litigation team. I am so impressed with their legal knowledge and position in the market. Such a strong team who do incredible work at reasonable prices.’

‘Laura Pile is a fantastic leader of the team. Her strategy is always on point. Karen Taylor has brilliant legal knowledge and is a very strong litigator. Jennifer Hartley is a force – she fights for her clients and is always highly knowledgeable about the law.’

‘The team has exceptional knowledge and provides solid strategic advice in the retail and leisure sector. They really care about the junior members of their team too.’

‘Kirsty Black’s advice is second to none. Her relationships with people in the industry mean that you know that you are getting not only the best technical advice but the most strategic based on the sector we work in. She is our go-to for advice because her breadth of knowledge means that most of the time she is able to give us an answer there and then when we call her.’

‘Emily Holt is able to advise in a commercial manner which exceeds her qualification level – she is one to watch for the future.’

‘Shoosmiths’ team have a great strength of understanding of the most complex matters and advise us well on best routes forward. They keep us updated on matters and they themselves are always up-to-date on the law, which they look to tailor to our business. The team are well-connected.’

‘Kirsty Black and Anjali Patel are a great help – they have always thought outside of the box for us. They are tactful and concise on some of the most difficult matters. They deliver what they promise and keep us updated throughout. They are always available and have have become key advisors to my business – I trust their advice and approach.’

‘Led by Kirsty Black, the team manages portfolios without issue.’

‘Kirsty Black has sound legal knowledge combined with an ability to apply good commercial knowledge.’

‘Kirsty Black is the best tenants’ lawyer in the UK.’

‘Guy Lightowler was fantastic to deal with. Very hands-on in providing real-time practical advice that was valuable and key to getting the outcome we needed.’

‘The team is easy to communicate with and do so internally on complex matters that require cross-departmental insight. They also offer transparent case billing.’

‘Complex legal matters are broken down and explained clearly with clarity of honest opinion given on ranging client options. Guy Lightowler is easily contactable and responsive to queries.’

‘Gunnercooke is a unique practice and because of its model, there is no doubt that each solicitor puts clients and cases before business.’

‘Dual-qualified solicitor and chartered surveyor Tom Seabrook is knowledgeable and sensible. Kelly Kirby’s knowledge is second-to-none.’

‘The ‘partnership’ model, whereby each fee earner operates what is effectively an independent practice supported by central resourcing, allows the solicitors to play to their strengths. It also means that the solicitors develop strong rapport with their clients which leads not only to tenacious pursuit of the client’s rights but also a relationship which generates repeat instructions.’

‘Kelly Kirby has a clear-sighted view of her client’s litigation strategy and adopts a very pragmatic approach in representing them. She is candid and straightforward, which makes life much easier for clients and counsel. Tom Seabrook has a deep knowledge of property-related issues. He is practical, down-to-earth and unwilling to accept an agenda which conflicts with his client’s position.’

‘Gunnercooke has a very distinctive and innovative business model. There is a very high-proportion of partners which means that dealings are always with someone who has a high level of expertise.’

‘Tom Seabrook has a high level of expertise in real estate litigation. He understands the issues, risks and strategies in litigation. He is commercially-minded and we were jointly able to formulate an effective strategy.’

‘This team has superb niche capabilities advising developers with difficult land law issues.’

‘Jen Morris has a superb grounding in property law – she is articulate and assiduous in using it to promote the interests of her clients, particularly in land development disputes.’

‘The team has expertise and enough people to cover detailed and urgent matters. We have worked together on a large landlord and tenant case including an urgent injunction at the outset which was well-prepared by the firm and has so far been very successful.’

‘Alex Walmsley and Joseph Mitchell both have a good understanding of the law and an ability to consider matters both in terms of the merits and tactically.’

‘Capable, professional and experienced lawyers who are easy to communicate with from the outset of any case. Client relations are clearly paramount to the organisation.’

‘Zoe Taylor is always responsive. It is totally refreshing not to have to chase and worry to elicit a response from the person looking after my interests. Colin Fenny is equally as approachable and engages directly as required.’

‘A very capable and down to earth team with excellent links to regional clients.’

‘Colin Fenny is a high-quality lawyer with good legal knowledge who is also excellent tactically.’

‘Harrison Drury in my opinion, is very much a ‘people centric’ business. Their team is very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable which engenders excellent collaborative and effective team working.’

‘I receive pragmatic and sound commercial advice presented in a friendly, plain-speaking manner from Harrison Drury’s individuals, namely Simon England.’

‘The team has excellent technical knowledge.’

‘Gemma Staples is very dedicated with good legal knowledge.’

‘A very cohesive and proactive team, which is essential to support our sometimes urgent and time-critical requirements.’

‘Always responsive to emails and telephone calls.’

‘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. Their training sessions are also invaluable.’ 

‘Trowers and Hamlin keep us informed at each stage of the process and always carry out any tasks in an acceptable timeframe.’   

‘The team are knowledgeable, efficient, and always respond quickly and in language that makes sense – no unnecessary legal jargon, which I like.’   

‘Megan Daniels is a real pleasure to work with. She is outstanding as a commercial landlord and tenant lawyer and is bound to build up a big client base following her move to Trowers.

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

‘A comprehensive range of professionals, disciplined in multiple areas of expertise. There is always someone who knows and can do, regardless of where your enquiry starts.’   

‘Lynn James is absolutely superb. Very easy to deal with, she has a real eye for detail and leaves no stone unturned. She is also totally dependable and will go out of her way  to fit in a needed conversation.’

‘Lynn James has a great understanding of shared ownership, leases and transfers. We have benefitted greatly from her advice. Lynn responds very quickly and goes the extra mile to make sure we have a full understanding of the law and explains things clearly. Sam Coward is very knowledgeable in the management of our commercial portfolio.’

‘A forward-thinking team who are able to deal with complex property litigation matters and get successful results.’

‘John Darnell has a calm, measured approach and strong knowledge in property litigation. He is a safe pair of hands, his business acumen is strong and he gets the right result.’

‘A very strong, regional, city centre firm that does high-quality work.’

‘Peter Hall is very bright and considers his cases thoroughly.’

‘A responsive and knowledgeable team.’

‘The property litigation team at Kuits provides strong support to the firm’s highly regarded commercial property team. When problems arise they provide a very strong response which enables us to minimise the disruption that property litigation matters inevitably cause and to obtain good and speedy outcomes.’

‘Close personal attention is given by lawyers, and there is clearly good teamwork within Kuits’ office.’

‘There is a willingness amongst the team to take on board clients’ specialised knowledge. They also speedily get a grip on new aspects.’

‘We highly recommend the team for commercial landlord and tenant matters. Daniel Stern has an excellent understanding of the law surrounding commercial lease disputes.’

‘Daniel Stern has extremely detailed knowledge of commercial landlord and tenant matters and is tenacious.’

‘We felt totally supported through a very complex and unusual set of circumstances. We were always kept up-to-date as regards any progress or changes in the case.’

‘John Gorner represented us in a drawn-out, complicated and sometimes emotionally challenging case and supported us throughout – he was always available to answer any questions and gave us sound advice in a calm and professional manner.’

‘Daniel Stern took the time to understand our issues fully and gave clear analysis of our best options thereafter. He gave no-nonsense advice and moved things to a conclusion in good time, allowing us to continue the building of our new home.’

‘I would recommend Daniel Stern to anybody; he was clear and concise in his assessment of our situation and our options to progress – we had been dealing with some exceptionally difficult people and Daniel was able to crystallise the legal points quickly, and to resolve them to a point which allowed us to proceed.’

‘Slater Heelis is has a clear commitment to diverse recruitment and a real strength in the range of work it can tackle for a range of communities. That is to be set against a commitment to quality to be expected from a firm which has been established for centuries.’

‘Associate Dan Leone is a strong performer. He has expertise in a broad-range of work from domestic landlord and tenant to energy supply. Calm, collected and efficient, he enjoys working with his clients and is dedicated to achieving a practical, commercial solution for each of them.’