At Clifford Chance LLP, the ‘knowledgeable and pragmatic’ property litigation team advises on real estate finance cases, property-related insolvency matters, contract disputes, and litigation relating to titles, covenants, and easements. The group lies under the guidance of ’fantastic’ Ben Hatton, who handles landlord and tenant issues, with a concentration in development disputes and professional negligence matters. Jordan Gulwell is a key contact within the practice and is involved in work relating to disrepair disputes and vacant possession strategies.
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‘We have found the team led by Ben Hatton to be approachable, knowledgeable and pragmatic. They give us the backup to deal with the situation with confidence.'
‘Put simply, whatever the issue you have, they have experience in it. Clifford Chance are a safe pair of hands and are able to advise both sophisticated and non-sophisticated clients alike. Senior members of the team are incredibly responsive and are aware of all of the deal issues - this is not a team where the seniors are AWOL, and everything is left to an associate.’
‘Ben Hatton is fantastic - a friendly and reassuring face, there is nobody better to have in your corner in a stressful situation.’
‘Ben Hatton, Partner and Head of CC's Real Property Litigation Department, has wide experience enabling him to bring a laser-like focus on key issues and to manage his team with wisdom, energy and assurance. He is accessible, courteous and a pleasure to work with. Associate Jordan Gulwell is efficient, thorough and again a pleasure to work with.’
‘Ben Hatton is careful, thoughtful, and provides measured advice.'
‘Ben Hatton is a capable and commercially astute property litigator.’
Key clients
- American International Group
- Anglo Gordon
- Asphaltic Land Limited
- Bank of America
- Canary Wharf Group plc
- Elliott Management Corporation
- Flatfair Limited
- General Electric International
- GIC Private Limited
- Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
Advised Helical Plc in relation to a vacant possession strategy for 100 New Bridge Street in London, including planning the relevant break option procedures.
Acted for a leading hotel operator in Central London in relation to a claim against the developers of a nearby Government premises, involving complaints of noise nuisance and rights of light.
Advising Rothesay Life Plc in respect of dilapidation issues, tenant default and rent arrears.
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Practice head
Ben Hatton
Other key lawyers
Jordan Gulwell