Burges Salmon LLP’s property litigation practice prominently features asset management issues for large property portfolios, dilapidations and lease issues, including terminations and renewals. Practice head James Sutherland is experienced in advising landlords, occupiers, wealth managers and financial institutions on contentious issues regarding asset management and post-construction issues. Chris Preston continues to stand out for his expertise in the Telecoms and the Electronic Communications Code.
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  • ‘The team is friendly, very approachable and offers concise, easy-to-understand legal advice in a practical manner, making it easy to understand and assess the risk/reward of pursuing the particular point in question.’
  • ‘I have had the pleasure of working with James Sutherland on multiple occasions. He listens. He is extremely knowledgeable and offers concise well well-reasoned advice, always willing to go the extra distance to put the client first.’

Key clients

  • The Crown Estate
  • John Lewis & Partners

Work highlights

Advising Post Office Limited on all asset management issues arising from its UK-wide property portfolio, including advising on lease renewals and termination, service charge disputes, fire safety works, break options and dilapidations.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Catherine Banton
Catherine Banton
Practice head

James Sutherland

Other key lawyers

Chris Preston; Catherine Banton