Standing out for its ‘breadth of knowledge and skills’, the real estate disputes group at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP offers expertise across a broad spectrum of complex contentious property matters. Combining a wealth of disputes experience with ’a realistic sense of commercial imperatives’, David Haines leads the team. Haines acts for property developers, owners, and operators on commercial landlord and tenant matters, dilapidations claims, and property-related professional negligence disputes. Richard Flenley is a ‘complete whizz’ in litigation concerning landed estates and the energy sector, complementing this with a particular specialism in emerging issues concerning the Building Safety Act. Peter Levaggi is a further expert in contentious landlord and tenant work.
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‘A fantastic firm delivering unparalleled results in a crowded sector. They stand head and shoulders above their competitors.'
'No matter the size of case or client, they always make the clients feel appreciated and their case valued.’
‘Breadth of knowledge and skills across the full range of property work.’
‘Very proactive and the lawyers work well as a team, building on each other's strengths. Conscious of tailoring service to client.’
‘Very friendly and approachable - always able to find time.’
‘Brilliant all-round team and are great to work with. They work as a unit and pool their ideas.’
Key clients
- Premier Ground Rents Group
- The Royal Horticultural Society
- Nellsar Limited
- NEC UK Limited
- The University of Surrey
- The Trustees of the Meyrick Estate
- Asda Express Limited
- Air Products PLC
- Diocese of Guildford
- Southbank Centre Limited
Work highlights
Acting for the University of Surrey in High Court litigation relating to a campus Hall of Residence and disputes centring around fire safety requirements and breaches of covenants.
Acting for Nellsar Limited in relation to a dispute with HMRC in regarding a Stamp Duty Land Tax and corporation tax test case arising from the acquisitions of care home properties and businesses.
Acting for Premier Ground Rents Group in a solicitors’ negligence claim arising from advice in connection with the purchase of numerous properties for ground rent investments.
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Practice head
David Haines
Other key lawyers
Richard Flenley; Peter Levaggi