The members of Exchange Chambers have broad ranging expertise across planning and highways cases, disputes concerning conveyancing and registered land, residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters, and boundaries, easements and rights of way mandates, both public and private. Andrew Williams‘ practice is entirely dedicated to real estate litigation and Lawrence McDonald acts for companies, individuals, and public bodies. Simon Whitfield  has vast experience in construction matters. Brynmor Adams  has a strong focus on tenant and landlord litigation. In July 2022 Paul Burns was appointed to the circuit bench.
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Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth and they have a broad range exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘All aspects of the service as a whole from this set are excellent. They have strength-in-depth, good availability, and host regular training programmes and conferences.’
‘Exchange has a range of counsel available, specialising in property disputes, of varying expertise.’
‘Excellent chambers with some very impressive Counsel. Good training programmes too.’
‘Excellent Chambers from Pupils to Silks; they are not only extremely bright, but they are also nice people!’
Clerking
‘Very responsive and helpful clerks who go the extra mile to assist a solicitor – Joe Mawson is brilliant.’
‘All of the clerks are very able, helpful, approachable and courteous.’
‘Cannot speak highly enough of the Team. They are courteous, knowledgeable, and always available. Ian Spencer and Joe Mawson in particular deserve special mention for their knack of recommending the right Counsel for the job.’
‘The service from the clerks is outstanding. Queries are promptly responded to. Joe Mawson delivers first class service by acting promptly and managing expectations.’
‘Joe Mawson is efficient.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers is praised as ‘the pre-eminent set in the North’ with ‘a great collection of property experts at different levels’.  The members of the set are highly adept at advising individuals, companies and public authorities on a wide range of real estate litigation, including both commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters. Other core areas of focus for the department include disputes relating to easements, restrictive covenants, boundaries, rights to light, registration of title and adverse possession. Lesley Anderson KC heads the business and property group, and Andrew Singer KC has a strong construction-related dispute practice. Nigel Clayton is a notable junior with expertise in land law matters regarding title, conveyancing, boundaries and co-ownership issues. Geraint Wheatley is also a key name and his practice predominantly focuses on commercial real estate litigation.
Testimonials
Set
‘There is good strength in depth at this set; there is always someone available with the required skills, and the planning team is very strong.’
‘Kings Chambers are without doubt the pre-eminent set in the North, with a breadth of experienced and highly capable barristers. They regularly provide webinars and seminars on a variety of disciplines and subject areas.’
‘Kings Chambers are outstandingly good. They are a go-to set in the North of England.’
‘Kings is one of the leading sets offering a wide range of experience and ability supported by good administration. It also offers excellent seminars on various areas of the law.’
‘A great collection of property experts at different levels and no other provincial set is its equal.’
Clerking
‘The clerks at Kings are friendly and approachable, and are always amenable. Led by the personable Gary Young, the team will always seek to accommodate all requirements and needs.’
‘Very good standard of service at all levels. Stand out members of the clerking team are Harry Young and Gary Young.’
‘Harry Young is excellent and the clerking at this set is of a high standard.’
‘Gary Young, chief clerk, is excellent. His rapport with different teams is excellent and his responsiveness is above par.’
‘A good clerking team and the clerks have been very good for years. Very efficient, clear on fees and timings, and they don’t over promise.’
Exchange Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth and they have a broad range exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘All aspects of the service as a whole from this set are excellent. They have strength-in-depth, good availability, and host regular training programmes and conferences.’
‘Exchange has a range of counsel available, specialising in property disputes, of varying expertise.’
‘Excellent chambers with some very impressive Counsel. Good training programmes too.’
‘Excellent Chambers from Pupils to Silks; they are not only extremely bright, but they are also nice people!’
Clerking
‘Very responsive and helpful clerks who go the extra mile to assist a solicitor – Joe Mawson is brilliant.’
‘All of the clerks are very able, helpful, approachable and courteous.’
‘Cannot speak highly enough of the Team. They are courteous, knowledgeable, and always available. Ian Spencer and Joe Mawson in particular deserve special mention for their knack of recommending the right Counsel for the job.’
‘The service from the clerks is outstanding. Queries are promptly responded to. Joe Mawson delivers first class service by acting promptly and managing expectations.’
‘Joe Mawson is efficient.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers is praised as ‘the pre-eminent set in the North’ with ‘a great collection of property experts at different levels’.  The members of the set are highly adept at advising individuals, companies and public authorities on a wide range of real estate litigation, including both commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters. Other core areas of focus for the department include disputes relating to easements, restrictive covenants, boundaries, rights to light, registration of title and adverse possession. Lesley Anderson KC heads the business and property group, and Andrew Singer KC has a strong construction-related dispute practice. Nigel Clayton is a notable junior with expertise in land law matters regarding title, conveyancing, boundaries and co-ownership issues. Geraint Wheatley is also a key name and his practice predominantly focuses on commercial real estate litigation.
Testimonials
Set
‘There is good strength in depth at this set; there is always someone available with the required skills, and the planning team is very strong.’
‘Kings Chambers are without doubt the pre-eminent set in the North, with a breadth of experienced and highly capable barristers. They regularly provide webinars and seminars on a variety of disciplines and subject areas.’
‘Kings Chambers are outstandingly good. They are a go-to set in the North of England.’
‘Kings is one of the leading sets offering a wide range of experience and ability supported by good administration. It also offers excellent seminars on various areas of the law.’
‘A great collection of property experts at different levels and no other provincial set is its equal.’
Clerking
‘The clerks at Kings are friendly and approachable, and are always amenable. Led by the personable Gary Young, the team will always seek to accommodate all requirements and needs.’
‘Very good standard of service at all levels. Stand out members of the clerking team are Harry Young and Gary Young.’
‘Harry Young is excellent and the clerking at this set is of a high standard.’
‘Gary Young, chief clerk, is excellent. His rapport with different teams is excellent and his responsiveness is above par.’
‘A good clerking team and the clerks have been very good for years. Very efficient, clear on fees and timings, and they don’t over promise.’