Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s Manchester-based team handles lease renewals, rights of light disputes, dilapidations, and breaches of covenant. Co-chair Sam Coward advises across the private, public, and social housing sectors. Fellow co-chair Daniel Banks, who joined from Fieldfisher in May 2024, specialises in disputes related to real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and developments. Lynn James left the team in March 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Trowers & Hamlins has earned its reputation as a major player in the property litigation market, offering a large, knowledgeable team with significant resources and deep experience.’
- ‘The team is incredibly efficient, client-focused, and responsive, addressing requests promptly and ensuring all matters are dealt with properly.’
- ‘Daniel Banks stands out for his reliability, approachability, and his ability to oversee and manage property disputes from start to finish.'
- ‘The Trowers & Hamlins team is particularly skilled in social housing and leasehold disputes.'
- ‘Camilla Waszek brings a deep understanding of residential landlord and tenant law, with a meticulous eye for detail.’
Key clients
- The Guinness Partnership
- Legal and General
- Accent Housing
- CareTech Holdings
- Liverpool City Council
- Portsmouth City Council
- Homes England
- University of West London
- Secretary of State for Education
- Inspired Property Management
- Cromwell Business Centre Management Company
- Midland Heart
Work highlights
Advising The Guinness Partnership Limited on queries under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Acting for Legal and General Affordable Housing in its application for dispensation from the section 20 consultation requirements.
Acting for Liverpool City Council on the contentious elements of the acquisition of a site at New Chinatown, Liverpool.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sam Coward; Daniel Banks
Other key lawyers
Camilla Waszek; Meadow O'Connor; Megan Daniels