Property is often one of the most valuable and strategically important assets you own – whether as a base for your business, a source of income, a cornerstone of your estate, or part of your family’s legacy. Protecting your ability to use and enjoy it without disruption is critical.

Butcher & Barlow’s Property Dispute Resolution Team is recognised for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice that helps clients manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and safeguard long-term value. We combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of the commercial realities our clients face, ensuring disputes are handled with precision and minimal impact on day-to-day operations.

We advise a broad spectrum of clients across the North West and beyond, including:

• Institutional investors, landlords, and management companies

• Developers, promoters, and builders

• Farmers, Estates, and agricultural landowners

• Commercial tenants, licensees, and occupiers

Our Team has significant experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, negotiation, and arbitration, and we are committed to pursuing the most cost-effective and timely outcome. When litigation is unavoidable, we are known for our rigorous preparation, strategic approach, and ability to achieve results.

Working closely with our Commercial Property and Agricultural Teams, we also add value by identifying and mitigating potential risks at the transactional stage, reducing the likelihood of disputes arising. Where they do occur, our carefully drafted documentation and commercially minded strategies ensure the process is resolved with efficiency and focus.