The ‘responsive, client-centric and commercially focused’ real estate litigation team at Freeths LLP demonstrates a deep focus on the leisure and agricultural sectors. An ’experienced litigator with a depth of expertise’, Clare Bellis heads up the team and leads on dilapidation, easement, possession, nuisance, and rent arrears claims concerning commercial, educational, and agricultural property. Demonstrating ‘great insight and problem-solving skills’, Mark Brown is a key contact within the leisure sector and represents developers, landlords, and tenants in contentious lease renewal proceedings and dilapidations and possession claims. Adam Boyd is ’an expert in his field’ and is highly sought after for his advice on contract, construction, and development disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Incredibly responsive, client-centric and commercially focused.’
- ‘Negotiated brilliantly and quickly to achieve a solution and were clever and tactical in negotiations.’
- 'Freeths provides first class legal advice alongside a deep understanding of our needs and objectives as a business. Freeths always goes that "extra mile" and look for ways in which they can add value for the client.'
- ‘A breadth of expertise across the property litigation and real estate landscape.’
- 'Clear, pragmatic advice, coupled with great client service in terms of availability and responsiveness.'
- ‘Clare Bellis is a bright, experienced litigator with a depth of expertise. She is very easy to work with, committed to the case, and willing to go the extra mile.’
Key clients
- Punch Taverns
- Tavern Propco
- Galliard Homes
- Fuller, Smith & Turner plc
- Countryside Properties
- Burger King UK
- Entindale Limited
- Harworth Group Plc
- Investra Capital
- Wagamama Limited
- Oxford University Press
- Tarmac Group of Companies
Work highlights
Acting for Entindale Limited and other associated companies in resisting two applications to have acquired land listed as an asset of community value.
Acting for Howarth Estates Investments Limited in proceedings in the High Court for payment of a £400k retention due under a sale contract with Westfield Park Limited.
Advising private trustees on Agricultural Holding Act issues in respect of prospective development land subject to an AHA tenancy.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rosalyn Shephard
Aimee Teague
Practice head
Clare Bellis; Mark Brown
Other key lawyers
Adam Boyd