1 Crown Office Row remains a first port of call for property work in the South East. Property law specialist Simon Sinnatt is widely praised as an ‘extremely strong advocate’. He acts for developers, local governments, and private clients on a regular basis. Paul Ashwell has considerable experience handling property disputes in the private and public sectors. Michael Walker continues to build a strong practice covering landlord and tenant, boundary, and leasehold enfranchisement disputes, among others. Matthew Withers acted on behalf of the defendants in Hunt, Hunt & Hunt v Pollard and Pollard, a nuisance claim concerning a Victorian-style carriage lantern affixed to the defendant’s property which the claimants unsuccessfully argued shone into their bedroom and therefore prevented them from sleeping.
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Kate Richmond
‘Kate is technically very good. Above all, she connects with clients and they like her as she has a friendly authority.’
Michael Walker
‘Michael is very concise and user-friendly. This is a very complicated area of law, so having a barrister who can uncomplicate it for clients is imperative. Michael is also very good at strategic advice.’
Matthew Withers
‘Matthew has so many strengths it is difficult to list them all. He is able to explain complex legal issues in a way that is understandable to clients. He has fantastic attention to detail, is always well-prepared, and knows cases inside out. His tactical insight is always valuable and he always goes the extra mile.’
Stuart Wright
‘Stuart provides clear and detailed advice to clients in both writing and conference. He is a strong advocate who puts in the time and effort to achieve the best outcome for clients.’