Handling a steady stream of property disputes from landowners, developers, and commercial landlords, the Flint Bishop team is well-prepared to undertake work before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and beyond. Qamer Ghafoor spearheads the practice and advises on complex commercial disputes and insurance-related claims, while Jon Jefferies receives instructions from a variety of commercial clients ranging from corporate entities to landowners on commercial and insolvency matters. The arrival of Sarah Burton from Knights plc in September 2024 strengthens the team’s property-related dispute offering. Other key names include Kelly Savage, who has demonstrable experience within High Court and Court of Appeal cases, and Jo Milward, who handles commercial forfeitures, lease assignments, and lease renewals.

Freeths LLP receives a regular stream of varied matters, which include the likes of dilapidation disputes, possession claims, forfeiture, and covenant disputes. Working across all areas of real estate litigation issues, team lead Paul Tomkins ‘remains steadfast on the overall objective’ within issues such as contested and uncontested lease renewals, dilapidation claims, and covenant matters, while Simon Baigent combines restructuring and insolvency acumen with landlord and tenant expertise. Edward Pickard lends his expertise to clients on the management of property portfolios.

Howes Percival LLP has a market-leading property litigation practice and attracts instructions from investment funds, institutional landlords, developers, and private individuals. Property portfolio management for landlords and tenants remains a core component of the team’s work, as well as a robust development practice. Geraint Davies heads up the team and lends his extensive experience to high-value property and development-related disputes. Satnam Chayra is a seasoned adviser in the contentious property space and is the key point of contact for landlord and tenant issues. With experience across a wealth of property disputes, Aimee Newton is noted for her residential possession expertise.

Browne Jacobson LLP is sought out by a variety of clients, including names from the retail, public, health, insurance, and private sectors. The team has recently seen an uptick in instructions for commercial lease renewals and dilapidation disputes. James Coles sits as head of the team and has demonstrable experience within a variety of disputes. Victoria Curran is the primary contact for local authorities, schools, and insurers on complex property damage claims, while also heading the social housing litigation team, and Sarah Ward has a proven track record in commercial landlord and tenant work, with key experience on lease renewals, dilapidations, and break notice issues.

The property litigation team at Nelsons Solicitors Limited is praised by its developer, commercial landlord, tenants, and individual clients for being ‘prepared to recommend a strategy rather than just giving a range of options’. Simon Waterfield’s far-reaching practice stands out for his particular focus on public right-of-way disputes, while he also has experience extending to landlord and tenant issues and agricultural matters. Waterfield is well-supported by Chris Chan, who represents individuals, companies, developers, and retailers on a range of issues, including complex forfeiture, possession, and property-related insolvency matters.

With offices in Grimsby, Lincoln, and Louth, Wilkin Chapman Rollits‘s property litigation team regularly provides expert advice on property disputes within the agricultural sector, alongside offering guidance on housing and development matters. The experienced Joshua Briggs heads the department and has a broad portfolio that encompasses all aspects of property disputes. Tom Hickingbottom has a wealth of experience in TOLATA disputes, as well as being an active advisor to both landlords and tenants on a range of issues, including forfeiture and possession claims. Siobahn Sylvester is recommended for her work across a variety of matters, including lease renewals, dilapidation injunctions, and rights of way.

Fielding a team praised by clients as ‘genuine specialists’ that ‘cover a broad spectrum of property litigation’, Smith Partnership‘s property litigation practice is particularly rated for work within the pubs and hospitality sector. Russell Davies is the chief contact for pubs, with experience leading on pub tenancies, lease renewals, and boundary disputes. The ‘very talented’ Oliver Maxwell joined the team in January 2025 to work alongside Liam Kreibich, who assists landlords and tenants.