Comprised of ‘robust strategic thinkers’, the property litigation department at Fieldfisher operates across the tech, finance, and energy sectors, and handles a broad range of disputes. The ’highly experienced’ Antony Phillips anchors the practice and specialises in cases relating to dilapidations and secured lending recovery. Industry veteran Lesley Webber is noted for her expertise in contentious property law, whereas the ‘stand out’ Faye Hyland regularly appears in High Court proceedings, particularly with relation to pre-emptive injunctive relief litigation. The ’exceptional’ Jamie Mangan focuses on rent review work for leading clients, and the ‘intelligent’ Laura West demonstrates strengths in the telecoms sector, and advises clients on renewals, surveys, and terminations.
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Testimonials
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‘Fantastic quality of team with exceptional knowledge of sector. Robust strategic thinkers, with focus on getting to the best outcome possible in as efficient way as possible.'
‘Knowledgeable, pragmatic, sharp strategically and tactically, very clear communicators.’
‘The team provide an exceptional level of support and their in depth knowledge of our business means that when we have an urgent issues they can jump on it and get things done.’
‘Antony Philips, Laura West, and Faye Hyland all provide exceptional support. Their understanding of our business and willingness to really get into the issue really stands them out as a team.’
‘Fieldfisher provide clear, concise and comprehensive advice in respect of dispute resolution, particularly with regard to the law and procedure on arbitration.’
‘Lesley Webber and Jamie Mangan provide an excellent level of service and accessibility.’
‘Practical, knowledgeable, friendly with amazing ability to explain complex legal issues very clearly to all people. They have a no nonsense approach and can find practical solutions to often complicated scenarios based on up-to-date practical understanding of case law and practice, especially in rent reviews and arbitrations.'
‘The property litigation team at Fieldfisher is highly effective and very very good at what it does. It is ably led by partners who have a very good grasp of the law and the litigation process.’
Key clients
- British Pipeline Agency
- City of London Corporation
- Beneficiaries of the Philip Baker Trust
- Reaction Engines Limited
- INEOS Upstream Limited
- White Hall Lending Ltd
- Nippon Express
- 53/52 Limited
- Quest Capital
Work highlights
Acting for beneficiaries of the Philip Baker Trust in a breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duties, and negligence claim arising from two high value land sales.
Advising City of London Corporation on a project to move the wholesale markets of Smithfield and Billingsgate to the new GBP100m Dagenham Dock site.
Advising Reaction Engines Limited on its multi-million-pound claim for damages against trustees of a property unit trust for damages flowing from breaches of an agreement for lease.
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Antony Phillips
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Practice head
Antony Phillips
Other key lawyers
Lesley Webber; Faye Hyland; Jamie Mangan; Laura West