Cripps‘ London team acts for clients across the industry, including major developers, occupiers, and high-net-worth individuals, and has positioned itself as a key advisor to landed estates on both their commercial and residential property interests. Laura Southgate leads the team, where she lends her broad knowledge spanning from development to real property disputes to London landed estates and high-net-worth individuals. Jessica Dick chiefly focuses on residential property disputes, particularly providing guidance on the asset management of property portfolios.
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‘The technical knowledge and creative approach to rights of light cases regarding the use of models and modern measurement techniques.’
‘Mike Scott and James Blyth both have a commercially rational approach and provided real insight into the cases and potential solutions.’
‘Very professional, highly experienced and very good strength in depth.’
‘Nitej Davda - a very experienced litigation solicitor with great grip and command of the detail. Jessica Dick - a rising star, future partner material.’
Key clients
- Cadogan Estates Limited
- The Portman Estate
- Sloane Stanley Estate
- The Eyre Estate
- The Crown Estate
- Federated Hermes
- ERGO Versicherung AG
- Landsec
- YASA Limited
- Worldwide Flight Services Limited
Work highlights
Acting for a seller in High Court proceedings seeking an order for specific performance against a buyer of a high value property in prime central London.
Representing a Building Owner in a party wall dispute in the Court of Appeal and the remittal back to the County Court.
Acting for a landed estate client in a successfully recovering possession of commercial premises on the grounds of redevelopment and owner occupation.
Practice head
Laura Southgate
Other key lawyers
Jessica Dick; Mike Scott; James Blyth; Nitej Davda