Benjamin Lomer > Druces LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Druces LLP
SALISBURY HOUSE
LONDON WALL
LONDON
EC2M 5PS
England

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Benjamin Lomer is a Partner and Head of Property Litigation in Druces’ Dispute Resolution team.

He has wide experience in dealing with both property litigation and commercial litigation matters.

In respect of commercial property, Ben acts for both landlords and tenants and specialises in business tenancies including advising lease renewals, terminations, and dealing with associated notices and Court proceedings.

He is familiar and experienced with advising landlords on the implications of tenant insolvency events, including those who have entered into CVA’s. Ben regularly deals with enforcement issues, including recovery of rent arrears, dilapidations claims, and recovering vacant possession of property when necessary.

In respect of residential property, Ben acts for landlords and tenants in dealing with enfranchisement both on an individual basis (lease extension) and collective basis (purchase of freehold). He also deals with high value cases regarding breaches of lease and with the associated notices, Court or Tribunal proceedings.

Memberships

Ben is a member of the Property Litigation Associate and London Solicitors Litigation Association and he accepts referrals and acts on an agency basis for other law firms.

Leisure

He lives in South West London with his wife and is usually found cycling in South West London or watching rugby at Harlequins.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Property litigation

Active across both residential and commercial property, Druces LLP has a particularly strong track record in landlord and tenant matters, as well as property finance disputes, business tenancy breaks and joint ventures. The team is led by Benjamin Lomer, who is experienced in business tenancy termination, dilapidation claims and rent recovery matters. Nigel Adams leads the wider dispute resolution team and regularly handles matters ranging from service charge issues to rights of light, while also being experienced in international arbitration.