Chris Marsden > Moore Barlow > Southampton, England > Lawyer Profile

Moore Barlow
GATEWAY HOUSE
TOLLGATE
EASTLEIGH
SO53 3TG
England

Work Department

Real estate

Position

Chris is a partner and head of the property litigation team, advising clients on all areas of real estate litigation and dispute resolution.

His clients include developers, owners, property institutions, financial institutions, hoteliers, retailers and insolvency practitioners.

Clients often come to Chris for advice on high-value and complex disputes relating to the use and occupation of land. He advises clients on lease renewals, claims relating to breach of covenant, rent and service charge recovery and real estate insolvency issues. In addition, he advise on construction disputes, including adjudications and arbitration.

Memberships

Solicitor Advocate (Higher Rights of Audience)
Member of the Property Litigation Association
Member of the Bournemouth Property Association

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Real estate > Property litigation

Moore Barlow has extensive experience assisting with landlord and tenant disputes for clients in both the commercial and residential sectors. Leading the team in Southampton, Chris Marsden is an ‘extremely effective litigator’, who regularly handles lease renewals, construction disputes, right to light claims, and covenant breaches. Zoe Thompson is also noted for her capabilities in handling possession claims, forfeitures, and injunctive proceedings. Anna Iceton joined the Guildford practice in December 2023 from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner; she is recommended for her knowledge of disputes within the telecom sector. Simon Beetham left the firm in August 2023.

South East > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport

Particularly focused on the equestrian, polo, and gymnastics sub-sectors, Moore Barlow is praised for its ‘exemplary personal service’ to elite level players and clubs. The team is headed up by the Guildford-based Daniel Baker and Benjamin Millward, who specialise in disciplinary proceedings involving British Gymnastics and the FA, alongside commercial contract disputes. In Southampton, Sarah Jordan advises equestrian businesses and families; Chris Marsden negotiates sponsorship arrangements; and Dorothy Agnew is noted for her capabilities related to commercial agreements.