At Broadfield Law UK LLP, the team oversees work on commercial and residential property litigation, with a strength in possession claims, nuisance, and restrictive covenants. Simon Painter oversees the team, receiving a varied stream of instructions, including leasehold enfranchisement claims and insolvency-related disputes, and Phil Smith regularly acts for developers on contentious work relating to site acquisitions and development. Aoife Murphy advises on restrictive covenant disputes, while Katie Smith frequently acts on property-related professional negligence. Judith Smyth provides guidance on vacant possession strategies.
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Testimonials
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‘Simon Painter is very knowledgeable, commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-oriented. He has patiently guided us through a very difficult property matter, given us candid advice in a kind and constructive manner, whilst clearly setting out our options and likelihood of success.’
‘All-round knowledge strength in depth. A good approach to listening and understanding of client's concerns. Good response times and approach to client care ’
Key clients
- Clarion Housing Group
- The Ministry of Defence
Work highlights
Acted for The Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited in its appeal before a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, which confirmed that watercourse owners have private law rights in trespass or nuisance to sue utility companies for damages for unauthorised discharges of raw sewage into watercourses.
Practice head
Simon Painter
Other key lawyers
Phil Smith; Aoife Murphy; Katie Smith; Judith Smyth