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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
115 COLMORE ROW
BIRMINGHAM
B3 3AL
England
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Paul is Head of the UK Real Estate dispute resolution team, specialising in a wide range of real estate litigation. His particular expertise is in dealing with complex property disputes which arise primarily from either commercial or residential property development or from the landlord and tenant relationship. 

Paul is experienced in handling cases resolved through a full range of different dispute resolution methods including the High Court, arbitration, expert determination, mediation, the Lands Tribunal, and the Land Registry Adjudication. He has a particular interest in the retail sector, having acted for a large number of corporate occupiers and high street retailers.

Recognised as a leading individual in his field by the legal directories, which describe him as "pleasant to deal with and good at finding a solution" and as "the friendly and outward-looking face of the practice."

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Position

Product Group Head

Lawyer Rankings

West Midlands > Real estate > Property litigation

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Paul MoorcroftEversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

With a roster of blue-chip corporate clients, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is active in property disputes spanning a number of key sectors, including retail, leisure, energy, utilities and education, in matters concerning both commercial and residential development. The sizeable team based in Birmingham is led by solicitor advocate David Feist, who is regarded for his broad experience across property disputes, with a focus on energy, investment and city centre regeneration. Alongside Feist is Lisa Barge, head of the firm’s national real estate disputes team, who is recognised for her expertise in areas including lease renewals, dilapidations, consent applications and restrictive covenant disputes. Other key names to note in the team include Rob Holloway, who regularly undertakes contentious property and portfolio management work, with particular emphasis on tenant insolvencies, and principal associate Arren Thornton, who has specialist experience in the utilities sector. Paul Moorcroft has recently undertaken an active consultant role, supporting the team with his wide-ranging experience. Charlotte De Silva left to join Mills & Reeve LLP in June 2023.