The experienced team at Howard Kennedy LLP has recently been involved in Building Safety Act appeals, enfranchisements, and right-to-manage disputes. Department head Edward Cooper is well-positioned to assist corporates, pension funds, and HNW individuals across the range of contentious real estate matters. Amanda McNeil is noted for her broad expertise on both commercial and residential contentious issues, which she lends to a varied client roster featuring landlords, developers, and corporate occupiers. Bhavini Patel takes point on building safety matters, covering all aspects of compliance with the Building Safety Act.
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Key clients
- John Lyon's Charity
- Business Environment Group
- Oakwood Court Blocks 9 & 10 RTM Company Limited
- Centre Point House
- Howard Pryor and Loretta Pryor
- Andrew and Jennifer Dell
Work highlights
Advised John Lyon’s Charity in a landmark High Court challenge to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Acted for the leaseholders of Centre Point House in an Upper Tribunal appeal.
Advised Business Environment Central Services Ltd in a bailment and account of profits claim.
Practice head
Edward Cooper
Other key lawyers
Amanda McNeil; Bhavini Patel