With a particularly active commercial redevelopments practice, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP is also a key name for rights to light and enfranchisement claims. Practice head Rudi Ramdarshan‘s expertise in developments bolsters the team’s offering, and David Burns is a go-to advisor for portfolio landlords on joint venture disputes and disputes regarding defaults. Victoria Huxley maintains a varied caseload of telecoms litigation and lease extensions. Benjamin Frost and Jonathan Chan also come recommended.
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‘For the last few years, I have been working with Marissa Lawrence, whom I consider an extremely capable solicitor. She is very innovative, highly skilled, and has shrewd ideas to convince the opposite parties. She is an asset to the practice.’
‘Good results and achieving your legal objective are what you need for any legal team one engages, particularly if you are on the right side of the law! The litigation team at Ronald Fletcher Baker, under the leadership of Rudi Ramdarshan, has delivered this for us every time we have used them.’
‘The team exudes a sense of confidence, capability, and cohesion that’s truly rare. They give the strong impression that no matter how complex or challenging the case, they can handle it — and fast.’
‘David Burns – An outstanding individual in every respect. David combines a commanding presence with exceptional clarity in communication, even when handling the most complex legal matters.’
‘The team are very dynamic and able to accommodate commercial clients' needs at a fast pace. They are also extremely well prepared and hands-on, so working as counsel with the team is a real pleasure.’
‘Rudi Ramdarshan - Senior partner with enormous property knowledge. A true star. Victoria Huxley - A partner, with good legal knowledge & very personable.’
Key clients
- Criterion Capital
- PCF Bank
- Glasshouse Asset Management
- Dominvs Group
- Al Sraiya Group Limited (Qatar)
- Joy in Golf Limited
- Habib Bank AG Zurich
- Cranfield Investments Limited
- ILM Capital
- Bloomsbury Institute
- Comptoir Group
- Ganco Limited
Work highlights
Successfully acting for two individuals in the Supreme Court case against Lifestyle Equities, in a case concerning the liability of directors as joint tortfeasors, which leans heavily on property case law.
Acting for Ganco Limited in respect of several high-value litigation cases, including opposing commercial tenants’ lease renewals based on the redevelopment grounds under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Acting for Criterion Capital in numerous high-stakes litigation cases concerning its London property portfolio.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Rudi Ramdarshan; David Burns
Other key lawyers
Victoria Huxley; Benjamin Frost; Jonathan Chan; Marissa Lawrence; David Burns