TLT’s real estate litigation team has built a reputation in the market through its in-depth expertise in commercial assets and real property. The practice handles a broad range of matters, including leaseholds, estate management, and regulatory compliance, with standout strengths in landlord-tenant disputes. Mark Routley heads the group, specialising in property management issues. Some key contributors are Kane Kirkbride, a proficient advisor to housing providers; leasehold expert Emma Cork; and Rob Whitaker, recommended for possession actions.
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Key clients

  • BBC
  • Greene King
  • SHAL Housing Ltd
  • Homes England
  • TG Jones
  • Sovereign Network Group
  • WH Smith Plc
  • Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc
  • London Borough of Lambeth
  • London Borough of Haringey
  • Government Legal Department
  • TSB Bank Plc

Work highlights

Advising Greene King on the Pubs Code which regulated the 6 largest pub companies in England & Wales. The work includes advising on: tenants seeking to go free of tie, ensuring that internal processes are correctly followed and dealing with alleged breaches; Greene King’s response to the periodic Government Consultations, and statutory guidance issued by the regulator, the Pubs Code Adjudicator.
Acting for individuals at Grant Thornton in their capacity as Enforcement Receiver in respect of assets owned by a Defendant subject to a Confiscation Order, including advising on all property related issues relating to those assets, obtaining possession of them and realising funds to satisfy the Confiscation Order.
Practice head

Mark Routley

Other key lawyers

Kane Kirkbride; Emma Cork; Rob Whitaker