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.’
‘Personal touch and helpful with providing updates on key matters, as well as historic ones. Efficient and kept us well informed.’
‘The team working on matters and client interaction is truly partner-led, meaning clients benefit from a wealth of experience.’
‘James Sutherland offers strategic and commercial advice beyond what we often encounter in the property litigation sphere.’
‘The team came across as organised and efficient, with meetings getting to the point and the advice provided to the client realistic and concise. They also knew when to value my input as the subject matter expert and simply support my advice from a legal perspective rather than stray into attempting to offer technical input.’
Key clients
- The Crown Estate
- John Lewis & Partners
- St James’s Place Wealth Management Group Limited
- Tritax Big Box REIT Plc
- Virgin Management Limited
- Kent County Council
- Pennon Group
- Severn Trent Water
- Tryst Enterprises
- JTI Group
- Taper Building Residential Leasehold Association (TBLRA)
- FRP Advisory
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.
Advising Pennon Group on contentious and litigation issues relating to its regulated and non-regulated real estate portfolio.
Advising Tritax Big Box REIT Plc on a range of asset management issues across its large portfolio of logistics investment assets.
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
Chris Preston
Practice head
James Sutherland
Other key lawyers
Chris Preston; Catherine Banton