Headed by Siân Jones , the 'cost effective and knowledgeable' team at Blake Morgan LLP provides 'clear and concise advice' to a balanced mix of private and public sector clients across a wide range of property litigation, including in the context of dilapdiation claims, lease reneawals and easement claims. As well as receiving a significant flow of litigation work for commercial clients with large property portfolios, Jones also regularly represents housing association clients across the spectrum of disputes, including as defendants in disrepair claims.

Now headed by Rob Phillips following his arrival in January 2022 from Hugh James and the subsequent retirement of Kathryn Cook in April 2022, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP maintains its market-leading position for a loyal roster of primarily private sector clients across the spectrum of their property-related disputes. Phillips himself brings niche expertise across mineral rights which will add further weight behind the team's already strong presence in the renewables sector, in particular. Other core areas of strength for the team as whole include servicing its large roster of financial services (including REITs, SIPPs and Propcos), transport and utilities clients.

Displaying an 'unflustered approach to complex litigation', including in the context of landlord and tenant disputes, Geldards LLP provides 'thorough and well-considered advice' to an eclectic mix of public and private sector clients, including many major retail clients with sizeable property portfolios. Team head Ed Meggitt  has vast experience in the space, including on behalf of portfolio clients on estate management and the protection of their assets, as well as for utility companies, particularly in the context of property-related issues arising in the water industry. Nicola Lawrence  provides 'comprehensive and clear advice' to clients across a range of discrete disputes, as well as litigation arising in a portfolio management context. Associate Llinos Davies  provides 'a combination of quality and practical advice in a pragmatic manner' and has developed particularly strong ties with retail clients, who she regularly represents on disputed lease renewals.

Led by newly appointed partner Jennifer Butcher, Acuity Law‘s two-partner team provides a ‘cost-effective service’ to a range of local and national private, public and third sector clients across the gamut of their property litigation requirements. Butcher provides ‘responsive, informed and commercial’ advice to a range of primarily private sector clients, including landlords and tenants, developers and financial services clients, including on matters relating to boundary disputes, adverse possession and lease renewals. Although he does handle some private sector work, Neil Morgan‘s main strength lies in the public/third sector, particularly in the context of social housing.

Overseen by consultant Rebecca Rees  and led on a day-to-day basis by senior associate James Hastings, following the departure in January 2022 of Rob Phillips to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, Hugh James' reconfigured team remains a prominent player in the market for private and public sector clients across a range of discrete mandates, as well as in the context of strategic land management. As well as handling convential property litigation, including a myriad landlord and tenant disputes, Hastings has also developed niche expertise representing clients on contentious matters involving mineral rights. The team also regularly handles property litigation on behalf of its impressive roster of social housing clients.

The 'friendly and knowledgeable' team at Morgan LaRoche 'works really hard, going the extra distance to help clients solve their disputes', across a wide range of issues affecting landlords and tenants, in particular. 'Brilliant' team head Jason Williams has a 'sharp strategic mind', that has ensured success for clients at all court levels, including a notable high-profile victory before the Supreme Court which provided clarity on the construction of service charge clauses in a number of leases of holiday chalets. 'Knowledgeable and well-organised' associate Ashley Davies is also a key member of the team and provides a 'pragmatic and commercial approach' to a broad array of clients, including housing associations.