Chris Hill > Keystone Law > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Keystone Law
48 CHANCERY LANE
LONDON
WC2A 1JF
England

Work Department

Property Litigation

Position

Chris is a property litigation specialist who works primarily on commercial property disputes. He advises on a wide range of matters including all things relating to landlord and tenant law, real property and contract disputes. He has extensive experience in areas including business lease renewals, enforcement action, alienation issues, break options, possession actions, occupational status disputes, and dilapidations. In the real property arena, Chris advises on issues such as restrictive covenants, adverse possession and easements. He also has a wide range of experience in residential property matters. Chris has clients across a range of different sectors.

Chris deals with cases in a variety of court and tribunals including the High Court, County Court, First Tier and Upper Tribunal (Property Divisions) and has dealt with cases in the Court of Appeal. He is a strong proponent of ADR and regularly uses mediation and other forms of ADR in order to successfully resolve disputes.

Career

Chris qualified as a solicitor in 2004. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2020, he worked at the following firms:

  • Field Fisher Waterhouse
  • Fletcher Day

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Property litigation

At Keystone Law, the property litigation team is well versed in commercial landlord and tenant disputes, mainly in the hospitality, leisure, and office spaces. The group routinely handles forfeitures, disrepairs, rent reviews, and dilapidation claims. Andrew Tugwell advises on complex property disputes involving surveying issues, while Greg Barnbrook focuses on lease renewals. Chris Hill covers business lease renewals, Alison Moore acts on high-value asset management issues, and Ed John is instructed by developers in relation to building defects. The team was bolstered in January 2024 by the arrival of Jonathan Ross, a seasoned litigation who is well versed in a host of commercial and residential contentious work.