Keystone Law‘s versatile property litigation team has continued to expand with the arrival of Jonathan Ross, formerly at Forsters LLP, and David Wise from Armstrong Teasdale. Andrew Tugwell is well-versed in disputes relating to valuation and surveying issues, while Greg Barnbrook frequently advises clients in the casual dining industry. Chris Hill covers the whole range of commercial property disputes, including business lease renewals, enforcement action, and dilapidations. Alison Moore and Ed John are also recommended.
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‘Andrew Tugwell is approachable, extremely knowledgeable and has a deep understanding of property matters, whether leasehold, freehold, commercial, or residential. Having dealt with Andrew Tugwell over many years, we have found him to always be available, ready and willing to help and to take a commercial and pragmatic view of each case. ’
‘Ed John was a rock to us. He took the drama out of the situation and was surefooted with all the legal steps. He put together a good team when required ’
‘Keystone Law's strength lies in the breadth of its offering across multiple areas of law, and the collaborative support provided from different expertise areas.’
‘Greg Barnbrook is exceptional to work with. Both in his professional expertise and his willingness to go above and beyond at all times. Easy to contact at all times - very responsive.’
‘Ed John - A focused lawyer with great attention to detail. Leaves no stone unturned in finding every line of attack for his client. Chris Hill - A great commercially minded lawyer, who has clients' best interests at heart. Greg Barnbrook - A fantastic lawyer with a great legal brain.’
‘Greg Barnbrook - a fierce litigator, and always goes the extra mile.’
‘Keystone Law, under its model, allows for a wide range of top-class services from first-rate lawyers. You can always find the solution you are looking for with the firm, and one I would recommend.’
‘Jonathan Ross is brilliant, tenacious, and lovely to work with.’
'Greg Barnbrook in their property litigation team will always take a pragmatic and considered approach to assisting his clients achieve the results they need.'
'Greg Barnbrook and Jon Olson-Welsh have provided comprehensive support and advice in negotiating a remediation works contract with the original developer for an in-occupation building.'
Key clients
- Royal Horticultural Society
- LTL Management Limited, Ludlow Thompson Partnership Limited
- The British Red Cross Society
- Emalin Ltd
- Workspace Projects (Kp) Limited
- Cheapside Sarl
- Enliven Developments Ltd
- The Administrators of LCC Trans-Sending Ltd and Small World Financial Services Group Limited (both in administration)and SD Taylor Limited (in administration) trading as Loans at Home
Work highlights
Advising the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity (incorporated and governed by Royal Charter), on various contentious matters at its Wisley Estate in Surrey
Acting for a high street estate agency with circa 15 properties in London, trading as Ludlow Thompson, and handling all aspects of their occupational property portfolio, including lease renewals, acquisitions and disposals.
Acting for Cheapside SARL, an Invesco-managed SPV of a German pension fund, successfully dealing with forfeiture of four floors of serviced offices at 107 Cheapside in January 2024, leading to the termination of one of the City’s largest co-working spaces and ongoing litigation related to alleged losses to the tenant’s group companies unrelated to the forfeiture
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Andrew Tugwell; Greg Barnbrook; Chris Hill; Alison Moore; Ed John; Jonathan Ross; David Wise