Clarke Willmott LLP’s property litigation team handles a wide range of issues spanning portfolio and lease management to defect claims. Graham McIntyre leads the practice, handling a range of matters including substantial forfeitures, securing possession of various premises for development as well as a wide range of matters at the Court of Appeal level. Naomi Cunningham has expanded the firm’s housebuilder sector, working across developments, promotion agreements, and land acquisitions.
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- ‘They receive a client brief and it does not feel like a standardised approach seeking to establish client requirements and provide advice to be relied upon, but ensuring a balance of risk is understood in commercial client situations. There is a range of staff and backgrounds deployed to any work, with strong teamwork and record keeping to support client work over long-running periods of time.’
- ‘They are very responsive and available at any time, regardless of the scale of the issue. Timeframes on transaction work are very quick, ensuring this meets our needs in the chosen work areas.’
Key clients
- Lidl
- C & J Clarks
Work highlights
Advised Persimmon Homes Limited on the high-profile, high-value acquisition of land, pursuant to historic option agreements, for the extension of the Cranbrook development in Exeter by up to 1,435 homes and including a school, a neighbourhood centre, and play areas.
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.
Naomi Cunningham
Laura Robbetts
Practice head
Graham McIntyre
Other key lawyers
Naomi Cunningham; Laura Robbetts