Recent work
Negligence claim for developer client against architect
We acted for a London-based residential developer in a claim for professional negligence against a firm of architects.. The case involved complex issues of expert evidence, steps taken in mitigation, and valuation of loss.
Advising private portfolio landlord
The real estate disputes team acted for a private portfolio landlord client in relation to a range of issues relating to high value prime central London residential building including advice on major works consultation, service charge arrears, tribunal proceedings and lease obligations. The team worked very closely with the client directors, their project managers, design team and managing agents.
Acting for Local Authority in contentious mixed use lease renewal actions
Pursuing lease renewal acts under the framework of the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act in respect of several mixed units with retail and residential use. The tenants were unrepresented and not familiar with the renewal process under the 1954 Act. The matter successfully settled immediately prior to trial, following three years of litigation. This provided peace of mind for our client because of the uncertainty of a trial and risk it would have created an unfavourable precedent for its property portfolio at large
Class action contesting valuation of green energy on behalf of sustainable energy consortium
We act for a consortium of companies working in the field of sustainable energy in a class action against the Valuation Office challenging the current methodology of rating in the niche area of green energy. Given the complexity and potential wide-reaching consequences of a decision in this area, we have worked with other highly recognised experts, in this field. The potential saving in terms of business rates could be substantial across this sector.
Dealing with right to light claims against developer client
We have been advising our client to resolve, a significant number of claims to compensation from a neighbouring community to a large scale development in relation to alleged interference with right to light. We have well established expertise in the complex area of rights to light. and successfully navigated the claims, reducing the settlements to a commercially acceptable level and securing releases for future development.
Complex boundary dispute affecting housing development
We successfully acted in a sensitive boundary dispute concerning the exact location of the boundary between the neighbour’s garden and the access driveway (which forms part of our clients’ title). This was important because our client wishes to develop the land.
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