Dispute resolution
Gatehouse Chambers is highly regarded for its 'strong property knowledge', and garners praise from clients as 'a reliable destination for complex, high-value property work'. Brie Stevens-Hoare KC appeared for the claimant in Triplark Ltd v Whale and others, where the High Court ruled that a landlord's proposed renewal of a communal heating and hot water system was not within the landlord's repairing obligations as the works would increase the maintenance burden on tenants at the property. Jamal Demachkie 'has a razor sharp brain, is decisive with his advice and excellent on his feet'.
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Profile
Position
Brie is recommended as a leading silk in the latest editions of The Legal 500 and Chambers UK . In recent years she won Barrister of the Year at the Modern Law Awards and Chambers UK’s Real Estate Silk of the Year Award. She is a client focused property barrister experienced at dealing with all aspects of property litigation, property related probate and professional negligence as well as franchising.
Brie’s successful property practice, focusing in particular on real property, property development and, the more commercial aspects of property work continues to flourish. In addition she has developed a strong reputation for her contentious probate work, which frequently involves property issues.
Property related professional negligence (particularly involving solicitors and surveyors), probate (often involving property issues) and franchising form the balance of Brie’s practice.
Mediation is the other string to Brie’s bow and Chambers UK notes she is “a great mediator“. She has a great deal of experience of mediation from both angles: as a mediator and representing clients in mediations. She is increasingly in demand in both capacities and works as a mediator privately and in the FTT.
Brie is also able to accept direct access instructions and is often instructed to provide an initial assessment of prospects and strategic advice.
Career
Qualified 1986, member Civil Procedure Rules Committee 2000- , Fee-Paid Tribunal Judge FTT (Property Chamber)(Land Registration) 2005 to date, Judicial Appointments Commission Professional member (2018 to 2024), Freehold Board Member 2011 to 2020, Property Bar Association (Chair)
Memberships
- Chancery Bar Association
- Freehold (Board Member 2012 to 2020)
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association (Formerly Chair)
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- Property Bar Association (Chair)
- ArbitralWomen
Education
- LLB
- LLM (Property Law) with Merit
- Mediator (Accredited by ADR Chambers UK June 2003)
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Jim Findley and Samuel Read are particularly friendly and useful.'
- 'Samuel Read is excellent, very responsive and helpful - always goes above and beyond.'
- 'Sam Read is an absolute star.'
- 'The clerks are exceptional.'
- 'Gatehouse Chambers are one of the leading sets on property and construction. They offer strength and expertise.'
- 'Gatehouse continues to distinguish itself in the field of property litigation with a modern, inclusive ethos and excellent bench strength.'
- 'Lots of property litigation specialists at all levels.'
- 'An excellent set.'