Pinsent Masons LLP
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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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- 'Great team - very bright, excellent standard of work, some great clients. Matthew Baker is exceptional. Very good to work with, energetic on behalf of his clients but sensible and realistic.'
- 'Matthew Baker is one of the best property litigators in the industry. He has a wealth of experience and is lovely to work with. Claire James is excellent. We have worked together on a long-running, difficult case involving a vexatious litigant in person where Claire has been great to work with.'
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.