For property litigation work, Addleshaw Goddard ‘has a clear grasp of the applicable law’, advising retailers, property developers, investors and housing associations. Department head Simon Catto is experienced in handling damages claims in the Lands Tribunal, interdict orders and leasing disputes. Praised by clients as a ’fierce litigator’, Patrick Campbell Corcoran works on insolvency matters and property portfolio litigation. Claire Thornber is noted for her capabilities in breach of contract claims and tenant evictions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice approaches every matter pragmatically. Normally the team are working four or five steps ahead, always anticipating the issues that may arise or the arguments that may be raised.'
- 'The practice has shown time and time again that it has a clear grasp of the applicable law and how it applies in practice.'
- 'Patrick Campbell Corcoran is a fierce litigator with a wide berth of knowledge.'
- 'It is clear from the numerous cases that Patrick Campbell Corcoran has represented us on that he is miles ahead of his peers in terms of knowledge and skill.’
- 'The practice is not scared in taking an assertive approach when it is clear that we have a strong case. By acting swift and with an offensive approach, the practice has managed to maximise debt and cost recovery for us as the client.'
- 'Patrick Campbell Corcoran always considers the multiple avenues that a matter can progress down and will consider the next steps that the other side may raise. As a managing associate and solicitor advocate, Patrick has a deep understanding of the law and will, when necessary, provide almost academic insight to more complex matters.'
- 'This is a very strong team with, in my experience, solicitors at all levels who are bright, engaged, technically very good and responsive.'
- 'AG has a good combination of experienced partners and a range of very good associates capable of undertaking much of the caseload themselves.'
Key clients
- Caudwell Properties (108) Limited
- Unipol Student Homes
- Ayrshire Housing
- Highland and Islands Airports Limited
- Ramsdens Financial Limited
- Scotland Gas Networks plc
- SSE PLC
- Campion Homes
- Sonder Hospitality UK Limited
- Hazledene House Limited
- Frankel Property Holdings (5) Limited and Frankel Property Holdings (6) Limited
- Kelvin KBB Limited
- Link Group Limited
- Linstone Housing Association
- Ferguslie Park Housing Association
- Primark Stores Limited
Work highlights
Advising and assisting Scotland Gas Networks plc with issues arising in connection with the location of its underground gas network.
Representing Caudwell Properties Limited, a property investment company, in legal proceedings in the Court of Session. The case involves pursuing damages due to the condition of one of its properties.
Advising C~urb Limited, along with several other social landlords, on a comprehensive range of legal issues related to its social housing portfolio.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Simon Catto
Other key lawyers
Claire Thornber; Patrick Campbell Corcoran