Kamil Zelechowski

Paralegal

Kamil is a paralegal in the real estate litigation team based in London. He has experience dealing with disputes in relation to residential real estate and social housing.

He assists multiple fee earners within the team, often taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of cases at various stages of the litigation process, with a particular focus on the block and estate management sector. Kamil’s work includes supporting possession claims, handling matters involving housing defects and access injunctions, and providing broader litigation support. His responsibilities range from preparing court documents and instructing counsel to drafting witness statements, preparing court bundles, and undertaking legal research.

As the first point of contact for clients navigating real estate disputes, I ensure their objectives are clearly understood and effectively pursued. I build strong, trust-based relationships, giving clients confidence their matters are in safe hands, while proactively advancing each case and delivering positive, results-driven outcomes.

Kamil Zelechowski, Paralegal

Kamil graduated from the University of Reading in 2022, where he obtained a first-class law degree and subsequently achieved a distinction in the LPC MSc in law and business at the University of Law in 2023. Prior to joining Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2025, Kamil developed a foundation of real estate litigation experience through his previous role as a real estate litigation paralegal at a specialist London-based firm. Kamil is also a member of the Property Litigation Association.

Recent work highlights

Disrepair claim

Achieving a favourable commercial settlement in a contested dispute by leading negotiations, refining strategy, and adopting a robust litigation approach to secure a favourable outcome for the client.

Successful access injunction

Securing an access injunction against a difficult tenant in a disrepair claim, enabling essential works and achieving a strategic costs order that effectively offset the tenant’s damages claim.

Strike out application

Securing strike out of a tenant’s disrepair claim following procedural failures, taking a proactive approach to enforcement and achieving a favourable costs order.

Successful possession order

Obtaining an outright possession order in an anti-social behaviour matter, including recovery of rent arrears, a costs order, and transfer to the High Court for expedited enforcement.

Attachment of earnings result

Ensuring recovery of significant rent arrears by securing an attachment of earnings order following successful possession proceedings.