Hamlins LLP is rated for its work on joint venture, Building Safety Act, and Renters’ Rights Act disputes. On the latter, the firm has assisted landlords and property owners on compliance-related disputes, possession strategies, and contractual enforcement. The team is led by Kate Andrews, who has established experience in a range of real estate disputes, including contractual and development disputes, as well as breaches of leasehold covenants. David Crockford works on a multitude of matters relating to right to light, issues relating to development, and portfolio asset management.
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Key clients
- 6SIDES LIMITED
- 'A & A' SELF-STORAGE LTD
- Abbey Commercial Ltd
- ACE RENT A VAN LIMITED
- Acemark Properties Limited
- Aesthetic Clinic Harrow Ltd
- Ahli United Bank (UK) Plc
- Allan Properties Limited
- Allvest Company Limited
- Antipodean (UK) Limited
- Aqua Trust Company Limited and Aqua Nominees Limited
- ASHBOURNE DAY NURSERIES AT LITTLE FLYERS LTD
- Ashtead Estates Limited
- Aston Management International Limited
- AVIDA (LONDON) LIMITED
- Azure Services Ltd & Azure Resorts Ltd
- BAHAGIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
- Bakerloo Limited
- BASS ORTHODONTICS LIMITED
- Basura Restaurants Limited
Work highlights
Acted for The Zoo Investment Company, the defendant landlord, in a dispute relating to the defendant landlord serving section 146 notices on its claimant tenant of a zoo in Cumbria pursuant to two leases for the premises.
Acting for Englefield Estate Trust Corporation Limited and De Beauvoir Block against an architecture firm, HHBR Limited and a construction company, Sullivan Brothers (Construction) Limited in relation to defective design or workmanship on a building which has caused serious water damage.
Acted for Brindley House RTM Company Limited in relation to a claim against Balfour Beatty Construction Northern Limited and Balfour Beatty Group Limited regarding significant failings of Balfour Beatty to comply with the Defective Premises Act 1972.
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Practice head
Kate Andrews
Other key lawyers
David Crockford; Chris Lee