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 matters such as airport forfeiture, 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.’
‘Naomi Cunningham is an exceptional partner and is always on hand and available, the perfect balance of risk-conscious and commercial, which is what you need.'
Key clients
- Lidl
- C & J Clarks
- Mileway
- Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
- Persimmon
- Vistry
- Summerfield Group
- Fat Face
- The Cornish Bakery
- Rapleys LLP
- Hardman Investment Unit Trust
- Teville Gate House Limited
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.
Successfully challenged the validity of a break notice served such that the lease term continued and an agreement was reached to provide an early release of the tenant in return for a significant payment.
Retained by Lidl to advise on issues across its properties in England and Wales including securing vacant possession from several tenants on expiry of 1954 Act protected leases to enable Lidl to occupy the premises for its own purposes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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