Singled out for the ability to ‘handle all aspects of property work with strength and depth of experience and expertise at all levels’, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is able to offer a multi-faceted service across rights of light, leasehold enfranchisement, and Building Safety Act mandates. Emma Humphreys is highly capable in the full gamut of contentious matters, balancing a busy workload of break rights, insolvency matters, and forfeitures. James Souter exhibits expertise in enfranchisement work, while Andrew Ross’ diverse caseload features matters involving right of light disputes in central London developments and landlord and tenant insolvency-related disputes. Lauren Fraser is rated for her work on leasehold enfranchisement, and also in the team, Samuel Lear acts on trespass cases. Ross joined from Travers Smith LLP in March 2024.
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David Haines
Other key lawyers
Emma Humphreys; James Souter; Andrew Ross; Lauren Fraser; Hope Barton