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Kerry Bretherton KC
Work Department
Property litigation
Position
Kerry Bretherton KC practices in the field of Property, Property Development and associated Public Law matters, Commercial Disputes and Professional Negligence.
Chambers and Partners 2022 describe her as “an accomplished silk with a wealth of expertise in real estate litigation” with clients reporting: “She is thorough, incredibly astute, generous with her time and of course her knowledge speaks for itself.” “She is highly efficient and takes time to talk through her views and ensure that her advice has been understood.” Legal 500 2022 comments include: “Kerry is incredibly knowledgeable and can put complex law into lay terms for clients to understand. She is calm and confident when advocating. She is realistic in managing the client’s expectations and instils confidence. “
With her substantial experience in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court earlier editions of the directories describe Kerry as: “ferociously tenacious, she has incredible judgement and is willing to take on difficult cases and battle on where others would give up” with comments which include “she is excellent on her feet.” and “her written work is exceptional” and “highly rated” for her work in Agriculture and Property Litigation
Kerry is co-author of ‘The New Electronic Communications Code’ due to be published in the Spring of 2022. Kerry is also a contributor to Tanfield Chambers ‘Service Charges and Management’ 5th Edition. She regularly speaks on all aspects of property law, in particular real property, including rights of way and boundary disputes and property disputes concerned with rights of way and easements of parking.
Kerry’s clients include developers, property management companies, private clients, charities and local and central government. Kerry accepts direct access work, in appropriate cases, from developers, companies and individuals.
Career
Year of call: 1992
Appointed to Attorney General’s A Panel : 2012-2016.
Appointed Panel Counsel for the Equality & Human Rights Commission: 2011
Appointed as Queen Counsel: 2016
Memberships
Property Bar Association; ALBA.
Education
Avonbourne School; Bournemouth College; University of Birmingham (BA English and History 2(2)); CPE law conversion course; BVC.