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Pinsent Masons LLP, recognised as a ‘leader in the property litigation field’, advises clients on the full spectrum of property disputes, with a focus on issues such as right of light, public and private rights of way, restrictive covenants, dilapidations claims, asset management, and the Electronic Communications Code. Praised as ’one of the UK’s top property litigators’, Matthew Baker heads the team from the Leeds office, assisting governmental departments, banks and wide range of UK and international companies on high profile and complex right of light issues and judicial review claims. The ‘excellent’ Claire James specialises in rights of light matters, development constraints, and contractual interpretations, particularly working with developers and investment funds representing local authorities. Nicola Charlton left the firm to join Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in October 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Well respected team within a strong national firm, led by the excellent Matthew Baker - very experienced, very well respected and very effective.'
- 'This is a dynamic team that undertake high-value and complex property litigation. I have been instructed many times by Matthew Baker, who is one of the UK's top property litigators. He has a particular specialism in rights of light disputes. Matthew is a highly sophisticated litigator. Excellent on the law and highly commercially aware. He also makes litigation enjoyable.'
Key clients
- Aviva Investors
- Homes England
Work highlights
Advised Ludgate House Limited in defending a claim for an injunction and/or damages for interference with rights of light, involving complex issues under the Housing and Property Act 2016.