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Property litigation

Winckworth Sherwood LLP

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Winckworth Sherwood LLP has continued to expand its offering with the hire of leasehold enfranchisement expert Leigh Shapiro from Irwin Mitchell. The team also demonstrates continued activity within the development sector, where it is well equipped to act on development risk and rights of light claims. Paul Dunbar is a seasoned practitioner in commercial landlord and tenant disputes, while Tim Fogarty is recommended for his work on rights of light and neighbourly matters. Also in the team are Liam Hale, who adds residential landlord and tenant knowledge, and Charlotte Coleman, a go-to name for property development claims. Emma Chadwick departed in 2025.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Unerring attention to detail, an acute understanding of their clients' needs in the social housing sector, and a keen sense of pragmatism and commerciality.’

  • ‘Liam Hale is an outstanding lawyer with great judgment. He is a delight to work with - hugely collegiate and user-friendly. Nothing is ever too much trouble.

  • ‘Mary Walsh - has amazing client care skills, going far and beyond what is expected.’

  • ‘They are extremely supportive and diligent.’

  • ‘Liam Hale always makes himself available for queries that arise. He has a knack for problem-solving and a really approachable nature. He is the go-to when I am unsure about a particular query or face a roadblock.’

  • ‘A very strong property litigation team, able to deal with all aspects of property litigation.’

Key clients

  • Canary Wharf Group
  • Barratt Redrow Group
  • Clarion Housing Group
  • Berkeley Group
  • Moat Housing Group
  • Notting Hill Genesis
  • Greenwich Hospital
  • Crest Nicholson PLC
  • Vertus Living
  • Amplius Living

Work highlights

Act for Greenwich Hospital on asset management and development of its London and rural property portfolio, which includes mainly listed landmark and heritage properties in Greenwich town centre.
Represented Antler in High Court litigation with the vendor of land regarding a dispute over performance of responsibilities in a development agreement for implementing a drainage strategy which the vendor alleged had undermined the value of its retained land.
Acting for NHG on a long term panel appointment and deals with instructions on risk and development disputes, residential landlord and tenant management, residential service charge advice on building safety matters and service charge challenges through to significant dilapidations challenges and responsibility for major works.

Other key lawyers

Leigh Shapiro; Paul Dunbar; Tim Fogarty; Liam Hale; Charlotte Coleman; Mary Walsh

 

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