Real estate litigation
Our range of services includes:
- disputes arising in relation to development agreements;
- dilapidations claims;
- rent reviews;
- restrictive covenants;
- forfeiture;
- possession actions;
- adverse possession and rights of way disputes;
- planning;
- leasehold enfranchisement;
- landlord and tenant insolvency;
- all aspects of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954; and
- professional negligence claims arising out of real estate transactions.
As well as regularly acting in proceedings in the Civil courts, we frequently act in both the Lands Tribunal and Leasehold Valuation Tribunal. We also have a wide range of experience of alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration.
"Macfarlanes offers a comprehensive property disputes service, acting for public companies, developers, institutional and retail investors and private individuals....Head of department Willie Manners is an 'excellent practitioner and a likeable character,' say sources."
Chambers UK 2012
"Macfarlanes LLP has a pedigree practice advising landlords and wealthy families in property disputes."
The UK Legal 500 2011