Michelmores LLP advises a range of housebuilders, developers, and landowners on an array of disputes relating to sizeable development and redevelopment projects, landlord and tenant issues, and corporate occupier mandates. Andrew Baines leads the team, having expanded the firm’s corporate occupier and landowner focus. Ben Sharples is well versed in mediation and arbitration.
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Testimonials
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‘In working with the Michelmores litigation team, we have found that as well as having a very sound and thorough knowledge of the legal position, as would be expected, and advising on this in a clear way, they take a commercial approach where required to assist clients in making the correct decisions. Their professional and robust approach offers provides the support necessary to allow client's to assess their options and proceed as required.’
‘The whole team and Michelmores are great to work with, but working particularly closely with Sophie Carey, we have been impressed by the attention to detail and advice provided, along with the personal approach to each matter and the tailored advice taking into account the client's position.'
‘The team was diligent ad focussed on the complex problem I had. They were a pleasure to work with.’
‘Charlotte Curtis is a top quality brain and vey personable with it. Her colleague Sophie Carey was diligent and kept the matter progressing well.’
‘They have an intelligent team which doesn't just go through the motions; Michelmores are astute as to the best tactical move to make on behalf of their clients.’
‘Charlotte Curtis is quick to respond and makes practical decisions.’
Key clients
- Great Ormond Street Hospital
- Cancer Research UK
- Stanhope PLC
- Forestry England
- Praxis Group
- Saba Park Services UK Ltd
- Met Office
- Regional & City Airports
- Eagle One
Work highlights
Acting for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children on the expansion of its central London facility with a development budget of c£350m.
Retained by the Forestry England to advise on the entire spectrum of contentious property issues, but in particular 1954 Act proceedings, easements, title disputes, subsidence claims, and boundaries disputes.
Retained by Cancer Research UK in respect of all property litigation matters arising out of its commercial property portfolio, the majority of the work centring on 1954 Act proceedings and dilapidations.
Lawyers
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.
Sophie Carey
Practice head
Andrew Baines
Other key lawyers
Ben Sharples; Charlotte Curtis; Sophie Carey