At the forefront of the market, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s property litigation department has both commercial property and residential sector capabilities, offering clients support on complex and high-value development and joint venture, leasing and asset management, and property insolvency disputes. Department head Akhil Markanday is recognised for his aptitude in the full arena of real estate disputes, with particular experience on high-value landlord and tenant mandates. Versatile practitioner Rebecca Campbell has experience at all levels of the UK court system, while Victoria Blanchard is an authority on rights of light mandates. Edward Gardner’s far-reaching practice covers insolvency and forfeiture disputes, and also in the team is Alexandra Selka, who operates across the courts and specialist tribunals on high-value residential disputes. Megan Davies is also a key name to note for rights of light and party wall issues. Roger Cohen retired in November 2024.
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Practice head
Akhil Markanday
Other key lawyers
Rebecca Campbell; Victoria Blanchard; Edward Gardner; Alexandra Selka; Megan Davies