With a ‘well-resourced, commercially astute and sophisticated’ team, Ashurst’s property litigation practice straddles property insolvency, development disputes, and property-related joint venture disputes. Kim Clifford is recognised for her work on insolvency-related real estate matters, while Chloe Meredith acts across a broad practice, with work including breach of covenants, forfeiture, and development agreement disputes. With a similarly far-reaching practice, Joe Perry-Courtade has advised on dilapidations, telecoms, and rights of light, whereas Debbie Eliad regularly advises on landlord and tenant disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Ashurt's real estate team has clients of the highest quality with hugely demanding and complex matters. The calibre of the work makes their legal, commercial and practical knowledge stand out from the competition. One of the key features of the team is that a lot of responsibility is given to more junior members who more than equal the trust extended to them.’
'Kim Clifford is on her way to stardom in property litigation.’
‘The team has broad experience across all areas of high-value property work, both residential and commercial. A good range of seniorities within the team means that work gets allocated at the appropriate level, with strong partner oversight.’
'Joe Perry-Courtade is a dream to work with; always pleasant and a true team player.’
‘Safe hands for high-value litigation. Responsive, realistic and with the resources to provide an exceptional turnaround when needed.’
'Kim Clifford is professional, responsive, very capable. ’
Key clients
- Almacantar
- Aviva Investors
- The Berkeley Group
- Countryside
- Regal
- Nuveen
- Hana Property
Work highlights
Acting for Almacantar in two High Court claims issued against WeWork tenant relating to the chapter 11 process ongoing in the US. This is a forfeiture claim, and involves the international principle of conflict of laws (US/UK).
Acting for Regal in a breach of contract claim in the High Court for damages of over £4.5m following failure to complete a purchase.
Acting for The Berkeley Group on a successful statutory review through High Court proceedings which led to the Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government granting permission to Berkeley Homes for the development of 165 houses in Turnden, Kent.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Kim Clifford; Chloe Meredith; Joe Perry-Courtade; Debbie Eliad