The ‘specialist and knowledgeable’ real estate disputes practice at Thomson Snell & Passmore is highly sought-after on contentious portfolio management matters. Mark Steggles, who leads the team, advises commercial landlords, property lenders, and insolvency professionals on possession issues, dilapidations, Land Registry mandates, and insolvency matters. Alison Sparks is a key contact for commercial landlord and tenant matters, lease renewals, Land Registry issues, and dilapidations and possession claims. James Parratt focuses his practice on insolvency issues as well as portfolio management matters including dilapidations claims and vacant possession work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very personal approach and keen to understand and resolve problems.’
- ‘An excellent choice for high-stakes property litigation. They handle the various deadlines and obligations with exceptional skill and care.’
- ‘Really friendly and approachable team.’
- ‘Excellent knowledge of the sector and effective communication.’
- ‘Specialist and knowledgeable with a wealth of experience. Gives the clients confidence that they are in the right hands.’
- ‘Mark Steggles is very experienced and highly knowledgeable. Very good manner and very sensible and commercially focused.’
- ‘James Parratt was very helpful and personable, always fully informed, and kept me up to date with progress and advice.’
- ‘Alison Sparks is a terrific lawyer. She is detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and strategic. She is particularly adept at handling complex and high-value litigation.’
Key clients
- Winterbrook Properties Limited
- Close Brothers Property Finance
- COOK Trading Limited
- Brakes (Sysco Company)
- Paragon Development Finance Limited
- Lowe (Paddock Wood) Limited
- Gill Aggregates Limited
- Flint Hire & Supply Limited
- Forvis Mazars LLP
- Royal British Legion Industries
- Association of Conservative Clubs
Work highlights
Successfully restored Paragon Development Finance Limited's charge and debenture to the Register, which was removed in error by the borrower’s bookkeeper along with an old charge.
Successfully registering Gill Aggregates Limited as owner of land mistakenly omitted from the client’s title and overcoming objections by others.
Devising a strategy and timeline to ensure the smooth transfer of Flint Hire & Supply Limited’s business from existing premises to new premises.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mark Steggles
Other key lawyers
Alison Sparks; James Parratt