Herrington Carmichael LLP offers ‘good and timely advice’ to notable regional developer, landowner, landlord, and lender clients. Bringing particular expertise in commercial disputes, Stephen Baker heads up the real estate litigation team and is highly sought-after on breach of trust, injunctive relief, and professional negligence claims. The ’very talented’ Edward Jones possesses a ‘sound commercial approach’ and has expertise across ownership conflicts, debt enforcements, and breach of lease claims.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very complete and effective support.’

  • ‘Very versatile and they provide a really comprehensive service. Response times are terrific and the solicitors really make you feel like your case is important.’

  • 'Very responsive with good and timely advice.'

  • 'A very impressive team that is capable of delivering results for clients with speed and efficiency. A no-nonsense approach that cuts to the heart of the important issues in any given case.'

  • ‘The litigator Edward Jones has produced such good and comprehensive advice in difficult areas of land law. His advice has always been sensible.’

  • ‘I have used Edward Jones for a property litigation matter and he was excellent. Detailed knowledge of the sector, very responsive.’

  • 'Edward Jones is a very talented lawyer with a sound commercial approach and an ability to explain complex issues to lay clients. He gets quickly to the key issues and works calmly and efficiently to resolve them.'

  • 'Smooth transition among different practices for a very complete and effective support of the client.'

  • 'The team has a number of individuals with different skillsets so you can be directed to those most suitable to follow up on your case.'

  • 'I have found this firm very versatile, and they provide a really comprehensive service. Response times are terrific, and the solicitors really make you feel like your case is important. So far, I have only ever had successful outcomes in each case. The conveyancing department is also very good efficient with strong attention to detail.'

Work highlights

Advising a leading waste management company on complex issues regarding easements and access for development while discouraging the local council from commencing threatened injunctive proceedings.
Advising a leading waste management company on a professional negligence claim as to the meaning and effect of an overage agreement affecting a former landfill site.
Advising a large vehicle hire company on a land ownership dispute and adverse possession claim of four acres of commercial land occupied by the client for 20-plus years.

Practice head

Stephen Baker

Other key lawyers

Edward Jones