Flint Bishop LLP works on a range of complex property litigation matters on behalf of landowners, developers and commercial landlords. The team has a particular specialism in litigation within the licensed trade industry. Nick Wells deals with all forms of commercial property disputes with a particular focus on landlord and tenant and property-related insolvency disputes. Since becoming Chief Executive, Qamer Ghafoor has continued to represent landlords, tenants and property developers in a range of disputes. Jo Milward is an expert in all types of trade property litigation.

The property litigation team at Freeths LLP works on a wide range of disputes, including those surrounding business leases, dilapidation, covenants possession claims and forfeitures. Paul Tomkins leads the national team and has extensive experience in lease renewals, dilapidation claims and break clause issues. Simon Baigent is an expert in restructuring and insolvency matters for clients with property portfolios, while also supporting landlords with insolvent tenants. Managing associate Beth Jenkins regularly handles trespass and possession claims, service charge disputes and forfeiture and termination matters.

Howes Percival LLP acts predominantly for large companies, investment funds, developers and institutional landlords across a wide array of contentious matters. In particular, the team supports both landlords and tenants on lease renewals, while also handling contentious break clauses and dilapidation claims. The team also has a particular expertise in insolvency work. Geraint Davies leads the team with extensive experience in complex and high value property and land disputes. Satnam Chayra deals primarily with landlord and tenant issues, particularly portfolio management work like dilapidations, lease renewals and rent recovery.

Browne Jacobson LLP handles complex disputes for prominent clients across the retail, health insurance, private and public sectors. The team focuses on development and landlord and tenant matters, both commercial and residential. This includes lease renewals, covenant obligations, dilapidation and overage disputes. James Coles is the national head of real estate disputes, supporting major national clients in the retail, logistics and healthcare sectors.

The property litigation team at Nelsons Solicitors Limited regularly handles complex, high value property disputes such as boundary disputes, restrictive covenants, compulsory purchases and private and public right of way disputes. Simon Waterfield is experienced in all landlord and tenant issues, including forfeitures and dilapidation, while also acting for leading regional and national property developers. Promoted to director in June 2022, Oliver Maxwell has a strong track record in commercial lease renewals and termination claims.

Wilkin Chapman LLP‘s dispute resolution team are particularly skilled at handling disputes for clients in the agricultural sector, while also being experienced in housing, development and social housing disputes. In addition, the firm is active in disputes concerning portfolio management, commercial property and landlord and tenant issues. Joshua Briggs leads the team with a strong track record in commercial property disputes. Tom Hickingbottom is another key name with particular experience in agricultural disputes.

The property litigation team at Actons handles a wide array of property litigation matters for a diverse client base comprised of individuals, businesses and charities. Gordon Monaghan leads the team with considerable experience in dilapidation claims, tenancy renewal disputes and property possession claims. Daniel Harley is particularly active in commercial landlord and tenant disputes.

In addition to general property litigation work, Smith Partnership specialises in handling residential possession claims, as well as rent arrears claims and lease renewal disputes. The team is led by Russell Davies, who specialises in disputes concerning the leases and tenancies of pubs.