Fielding experts in handling major cases involving fire safety and Building Safety Act issues, Freeths LLP regularly advises commercial landlords and multinational corporations. Led by ‘standout’ head David Marsden , a specialist property litigator, the Birmingham-based team has noteworthy experience in managing cases before the County Court.
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‘David Marsden is a standout litigator. His advice is not only excellent but timely, understandable and commercial. He is collaborative and really easy to work with.’
- 'Very capable team, led strongly, with masterful strategic planning, ably implemented.'
- 'David Marsden is a standout strategic thinker showing consistent excellence in cutting through complex and fast-changing multi-layered litigation.'
- 'David Marsden is extremely hands-on and heavily involved in all aspects of his clients' cases. He is extraordinarily good value.'
- 'David Marsden is one of the leading litigators for clients in the property world. His clients are principally property owners or developers, but he litigates claims of all kinds, irrespective of whether they involve property law in a true sense. He is committed to his clients' interests and he is relentless in his pursuit of them.'
Key clients
- Yianis Group
- Lazari Group
- Mazars LLP (Gloucester)
- Monte Properties Limited
- Pattichi Properties Limited
Work highlights
Acted for the Respondents Octagon Overseas Limited, Canary Riverside Estate Management Limited and Riverside CREM 3 Limited in the appeal before the Upper Tribunal.
Acted for the Appellants Octagon Overseas Limited and Canary Riverside Estate Management Limited in the appeal before the Upper Tribunal regarding a contractual right to charge residential leaseholders for its insurance-related works.
Acted for the Respondents Canary Riverside Estate Management Limited, Yianis Hotels Limited, Octagon Overseas Limited and YFSCR Limited in an application for permission to appeal before the High Court of Justice in CH-2024-000089 where the High Court refused the Appellant’s application and ordered them to pay the Respondents’ costs of £40,000.
Practice head
David Marsden