Mr Chris Preston > Burges Salmon LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Burges Salmon LLP is go-to for a large swathe of real estate disputes with experience covering asset management issues for large property portfolios, dilapidations and lease issues, including terminations and renewals, as well as disputes relating to planning work and property insolvencies. The team is also known for its substantial water sector expertise together with its strong reputation in Building Safety Act disputes, notably regarding cladding. Practice head and ‘master tactician’ James Sutherland splits his time between London and Bristol and is experienced in advising landlords, occupiers, high-net-worth individuals, and financial institutions. Described as ‘excellent and extremely user-friendly’, Chris Preston has a strong track record acting for public and private sector groups; he also stands out for his expertise in the Telecoms and the Electronic Communications Code. Catherine Banton and Michael Duncan are also of note.

Based across Bristol and London, the ‘excellent’ property disputes group at Burges Salmon LLP acts for an impressive range of real estate investors and developers, primarily across the hospitality, transportation, and retail industries. The group advises on asset management, dilapidations, and cladding matters, among others. Regarded as a ‘master tactician’, James Sutherland anchors the practice and specialises in real estate insolvency disputes, often advising institutional and commercial landlords. Chris Preston acts for operators on telecoms-related issues, while Catherine Banton is a go-to for property disputes at various levels of court. Michael Duncan handles contentious and risk management issues in the property sphere, whereas Penny Shannon is recommended for her know-how on lease interpretation, rent review, and termination issues.