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Cripps

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Engaged by property developers, London estates, and management companies, Cripps’ property litigation practice includes advising on vacant possession strategies, rights of light disputes, and forfeitures. The ‘thoughtful and engaging’ Laura Southgate heads the group and specialises in building safety matters and residential disputes. Amy Jackson handles enfranchisement litigation, the ’personable’ Elena Chrysostomou advises high-net-worth individuals on their property disputes and tenant insolvency issues, and Jessica Dick covers residential property litigation. Kerry Glanville  retired in April 2023.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent knowledge and commercial understanding in a very specialised area.'

  • ‘Cripps has a fantastic property team with a large institutional client base across both the commercial and residential landlord and tenant spheres. They have particular expertise in commercial lease renewals and residential management matters.’

  • ‘Laura Southgate is particularly good at handling difficult clients, but also very on the ball legally, procedurally and strategically.'

  • ‘Elena Chrysostomou is personable and knowledgeable, with an astute approach to delivering the best outcomes.'

  • ‘Laura Southgate is thoughtful and engaging, and has the ability to work as part of the team.'

  • ‘Their advice is comprehensive and easy to understand, setting out pros and cons of each approach. They are quick, polite, knowledgeable and professional, and are a delight to work with.'

Key clients

  • Cadogan Estates Limited
  • ERGO Versicherung AG
  • Landsec
  • The Portman Estate
  • Sloane Stanley Estate
  • The John Lyon’s Charity
  • The Eyre Estate
  • The Crown Estate
  • Federated Hermes
  • South East Water

Work highlights

Acting for a resident-owned management company in an ongoing GBP10m court claim against a leaseholder of a prime London residential development.
Representing a building owner in a party wall dispute in the Court of Appeal.
Acting for a landlord in securing vacant possession of a commercial multi-let block in Central London, to obtain a multi-million-pound development.

Lawyers

Practice head

Laura Southgate

Other key lawyers

Amy Jackson; Elena Chrysostomou; Jessica Dick