From its office in Guildford, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP advises national clients on commercial property matters. The firm is particularly active in advising on matters involving hotels, developments, retail, and promotion agreements. The practice is led by Mike Busby, who has a strong track record in acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio refinancings as well as development work. Tony Burns, Timothy Davies, and associates Graham Dixon and Lyndsey Whittell are also singled out for praise by clients.
Mike Busby holds a very wide knowledge of his field. A great team leader and you know he is always there if needed. Fights for you whilst still being pragmatic. An outstanding lawyer both with regard to personality and expertise.
Tony Burns in the commercial real estate department has broad experience of the development world and is backed by a highly efficient team.
Tim Davies and Graham Dixon are the stand-out folk for us, but we had no hesitation at all in speaking to any of their colleagues.
Sam Davies is excellent. Great potential. Delivers in time and effort. Total commitment.
Sarah Jordan has been exceptional in pulling the transaction together.
Senior associate Lyndsey Whittell is patient and copes well with multiple points from various joint owners and agents.
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP [in Oxford] has a strong reputation for handling major projects and complex development contracts for sectors such as rail, housing and renewable energy. Practice head Simon Knott acts for developers and landowners in connection with land assembly for residential and mixed use schemes. Senior associate Laura Gorman leads on complex and high value transactional work relating to housing and commercial developments, student accommodation schemes and care homes. Justin Winterbottom arrived in April 2019.
Justin Winterbottom is approachable and always at hand for any advice needed – nothing is a chore.
The Cambridge real estate practice acts for global banks, developers, housing associations, science parks, colleges and wealthy families. It handles property finance transactions for both lenders and borrowers. Lead partner Sarah Coates is best known for the acquisition and set-up of residential development sites. Social housing partner Mark Sellers, working from both London and Cambridge, assists registered providers with acquisitions, option agreements and golden brick transactions. Senior associate Giorgia Clements handles investment purchases, and landlord and tenant matters.
The Legal 500 - 2021 edition
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP’s London property team places a high degree of emphasis on real estate investment work, supporting on a variety of ownership structures, funding arrangements and subsequent leasing negotiations, in addition to forward sales and purchases. Practice head James Nadin demonstrates a tenacity for high-value portfolio transactions and is also active in the development space. The team’s development work includes a number of significant large-scale projects and is supported by the firm’s wider proficiency in construction and planning affairs.
Mike Busby heads the department in Guildford with considerable expertise in high-value asset work and development work, acting for national retailers, hotel operators and large landowners. Timothy Davies handles acquisitions of development land commercially and residentially whilst Tony Burns handles work involving industrial and logistics sites, especially regarding development funding agreements.
Sarah Coates, who is known for her 'great clarity and proactivity', leads the practice [in Cambridge] and is supported by London-based social housing partner Mark Sellers, who frequently works from the Cambridge office. 'Courteous, responsive' senior associate Giorgia Clements frequently advises investors on the sale and purchase of property assets.
Simon Knott leads the Oxford practice, regularly acting for large corporate tenants with fast 'roll out' programmes in the retail and leisure sector, including convenience stores and drive-thrus. Other key members of the team include Justin Winterbottom, who is a specialist in portfolio management issues, and associate Laura Gorman, who leads on high-value transactional work relating to commercial developments, student accommodation and care homes.
‘A great team spirit is clearly evident within this department. Communication and knowledge across colleagues are seamless and they strike a great balance of delivering the highest standards for their clients with a very personable approach.’
‘Penningtons Manches Cooper have a widely respected property team covering all aspects of the law. Regionally the team have become market leaders and are head and shoulders above the competition in terms of response times, quality of advice, communication etc.’
‘Mike Busby’s legal knowledge and expertise is second to none.’
‘Tony Burns is hard working, reliable, responsive and easy to deal with and friendly.’
‘Giorgia Clements operates with an attention to detail that is both thorough and accompanied by a strong instinct towards problem-solving.’
‘Sarah Coates operates with great clarity and proactivity. Sarah is open, accessible and calm, as well as being technically and commercially astute.’
‘Graham Dixon has excelled himself in his advice and assistance working for us, most recently on a complex estate purchase.’
Laura Gorman: ‘Her work for us has been exceptional without fail and I could not recommend her highly enough.’
‘Led by Simon Knott, all of his team are diligent, intelligent, friendly, astute and commercially minded.’
‘Jamie Lynch is highly competent and an excellent communicator.’
Regionally the team have become market leaders and are head and shoulders above the competition in terms of response times, quality of advice, communication etc.’
‘Mike Busby’s legal knowledge and expertise is second to none.’
‘Tony Burns is hard working, reliable, responsive and easy to deal with and friendly.’
‘Giorgia Clements operates with an attention to detail that is both thorough and accompanied by a strong instinct towards problem-solving.’
‘Sarah Coates operates with great clarity and proactivity. Sarah is open, accessible and calm, as well as being technically and commercially astute.’
‘Graham Dixon has excelled himself in his advice and assistance working for us, most recently on a complex estate purchase.’
Laura Gorman: ‘Her work for us has been exceptional without fail and I could not recommend her highly enough.’
‘Led by Simon Knott, all of his team are diligent, intelligent, friendly, astute and commercially minded.’
‘Jamie Lynch is highly competent and an excellent communicator.’
The Legal 500 - 2022 edition
Offers knowledge in a vast array of areas, including sizeable development and infrastructure projects for high-profile clients.
Strengths: One client notes: ‘The communication and knowledge across departments is seamless, and they strike a great balance of delivering the highest standards for their clients with a very personable approach.’
Another interviewee comments: ‘They are highly experienced in all property-related matters and are a class outfit.’
An impressed client praises the team for being ‘approachable and hands-on’. The same client highlights that the lawyers are ‘good at spotting issues we didn't anticipate’.
Notable practitioners
Mike Busby: ‘Mike's friendly demeanour and sheer knowledge of his subject gives me, as a client, the confidence that matters are dealt with in a timely fashion, with every avenue explored to ensure the best possible outcome.’
Sarah Coates is ‘great to work with; she is very responsive and professional’.
Sam Davies: ‘Sam works tirelessly to ensure that deadlines are met and is quick to think of elegant solutions on the rare occasion a problem is thrown up by the other side.’
Simon Knott heads the Penningtons Manches Cooper real estate team in Oxford.
Peter McElligott is head of the real estate division and a key contact at the firm.
Chambers UK - 2022 edition
Respected and versatile team managing property portfolios for national retailers, regularly handling lease renewals and dilapidation claims, as well as advising residential clients on service charge disputes. Counts a number of well-known leisure groups among its clients. Additionally represents start-ups in industries such as life sciences and biotechnology.
Strengths: Clients say: ‘Their ability to tailor their service to their clients' needs is a great asset.’
Another client reports: ‘They are available and responsive, and come back to you with a solution within a good timeframe.’
Notable practitioners
Donald Lambert of Penningtons Manches comes recommended for his counsel on portfolio management and development-related disputes. Clients say: ‘He’s able to grasp and analyse a broad array of technical detail and apply the law in a commercial and strategic manner.’
John Morrison is a ‘very practically oriented problem solver’ who is ‘always available,’ according to clients. His vast experience covers a broad range of commercial real estate disputes such as break notices and contentious lease renewals.
Senior associate Sabrina Furneaux-Gotch continues to draw praise for her work on disputes such as restrictive covenant matters and rights of way conflicts. She also advises on a variety of contentious commercial landlord and tenant issues. Sources say: ‘She is very thorough and helpful, and has great attention to detail. She also has the ability and willingness to think outside the box to her clients’ benefit.’
Chambers UK - 2018 edition
Offers knowledge in a vast array of areas, including sizeable development and infrastructure projects for high-profile clients.
Strengths: One client says: ‘They have really impressed us with their initiative and desire to get the deal done.’
Another says: ‘It’s a very professional, knowledgeable and commercial team that provides very clear, concise advice and value for money.’
‘They are very focused and work hard to secure results,’ says a client, adding: ‘They listen to their clients, understand their objectives and support them in getting the job done.’
Notable practitioners
Mike Busby: ‘Mike's friendly demeanour and sheer knowledge of his subject gives me, as a client, the confidence that matters are dealt with in a timely fashion, with every avenue explored to ensure the best possible outcome.’
Sarah Coates is ‘great to work with; she is very responsive and professional’.
Sam Davies: ‘Sam works tirelessly to ensure that deadlines are met and is quick to think of elegant solutions on the rare occasion a problem is thrown up by the other side.’
Simon Knott heads the Penningtons Manches Cooper real estate team in Oxford.
Peter McElligott is head of the real estate division and a key contact at the firm.
Chambers UK - 2022 edition
Offers knowledge in a vast array of areas, including sizeable development and infrastructure projects for high-profile clients in the rail and energy sectors. Also advises a number of corporates on their property requirements. Retail, leisure and education groups also feature in the team's client list. Able to advise on the environmental and planning aspects of real estate transactions.
Strengths: Clients note: 'They are an outstanding firm; they have an edge, and are widely experienced.'
Another reports: 'They are well coordinated and efficient with rapid turnaround of documents.'
Notable practitioners
Mike Busby maintains a broad practice, acting for commercial and developer clients among others. He often advises on acquisitions, disposals and lease renewals. 'Mike is hugely experienced and is commercially aware. His advice and proactive interventions have been very important.'
Sarah Coates acts for clients on a wide array of real estate matters, including lease agreements and terminations, property acquisitions and landlord and tenant matters. She also advises on development matters and the real estate aspects of corporate transactions.
Sam Davies acts on a range of commercial property matters. He has particular experience of acquisitions and disposals. 'He is efficient and has clear communication skills.'
Simon Knott is a key contact.
Joel Kordan is a respected real estate practitioner in the Birmingham market. He has experience handling a wide range of deals, including investment transactions and development matters.
Peter McElligott is head of the real estate division and a key contact at the firm.
Chambers UK - 2021 edition
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP’s London property team places a high degree of emphasis on real estate investment work, supporting on a variety of ownership structures, funding arrangements and subsequent leasing negotiations, in addition to forward sales and purchases. Practice head James Nadin demonstrates a tenacity for high-value portfolio transactions and is also active in the development space. The team’s development work includes a number of significant large-scale projects and is supported by the firm’s wider proficiency in construction and planning affairs.
Mike Busby heads the department in Guildford with considerable expertise in high-value asset work and development work, acting for national retailers, hotel operators and large landowners. Timothy Davies handles acquisitions of development land commercially and residentially whilst Tony Burns handles work involving industrial and logistics sites, especially regarding development funding agreements.
Sarah Coates, who is known for her 'great clarity and proactivity', leads the practice [in Cambridge] and is supported by London-based social housing partner Mark Sellers, who frequently works from the Cambridge office. 'Courteous, responsive' senior associate Giorgia Clements frequently advises investors on the sale and purchase of property assets.
Simon Knott leads the Oxford practice, regularly acting for large corporate tenants with fast 'roll out' programmes in the retail and leisure sector, including convenience stores and drive-thrus. Other key members of the team include Justin Winterbottom, who is a specialist in portfolio management issues, and associate Laura Gorman, who leads on high-value transactional work relating to commercial developments, student accommodation and care homes.
‘A great team spirit is clearly evident within this department. Communication and knowledge across colleagues are seamless and they strike a great balance of delivering the highest standards for their clients with a very personable approach.’
‘Penningtons Manches Cooper have a widely respected property team covering all aspects of the law. Regionally the team have become market leaders and are head and shoulders above the competition in terms of response times, quality of advice, communication etc.’
‘Mike Busby’s legal knowledge and expertise is second to none.’
‘Tony Burns is hard working, reliable, responsive and easy to deal with and friendly.’
‘Giorgia Clements operates with an attention to detail that is both thorough and accompanied by a strong instinct towards problem-solving.’
‘Sarah Coates operates with great clarity and proactivity. Sarah is open, accessible and calm, as well as being technically and commercially astute.’
‘Graham Dixon has excelled himself in his advice and assistance working for us, most recently on a complex estate purchase.’
Laura Gorman: ‘Her work for us has been exceptional without fail and I could not recommend her highly enough.’
‘Led by Simon Knott, all of his team are diligent, intelligent, friendly, astute and commercially minded.’
‘Jamie Lynch is highly competent and an excellent communicator.’
The Legal 500 - 2022 edition
Handles investment and development matters and property joint venture projects. Regularly advises on student accommodation, prime residential sales and purchases and a variety of other property investments.
Strengths: ‘They understand our business and work to provide us with the best commercial position in any instruction,’ says a client.
‘They are terrific with communication,’ says another source, continuing: ‘Nothing is ever too much trouble.’
Notable practitioners
Louis Manches is a key contact.
Mike Busby's clients include developers, retailers and funds. He is praised for being ‘always on top of the details’ and ‘attentive and responsive to queries in a very prompt and personable manner.’
Lyndsey Whittell continues to advise on landlord and tenant matters. A client praises her ability to be ‘in control of everything.’
Chambers UK - 2018 edition
Respected and versatile team managing property portfolios for national retailers, as well as advising on service charge disputes and complex regulatory issues. Additionally represents start-ups in industries such as life sciences and biotechnology.
Strengths: ‘The team works exceptionally hard to match our ongoing workload, always providing regular updates and adapting to the ethos and mentality of our working practices. It is keen to offer suggestions and ensures that every deadline is hit.’
‘They're quick to act and there is a good team to pull on if someone is occupied. They offer a variety of services so that whether it's litigation, commercial or whatever, we can approach things in a comprehensive manner.’
Notable practitioners
‘Savvy and formidable litigator’ John Morrison is highly experienced in commercial property disputes and management issues, with a strong focus on break notices, dilapidations and lease renewals. Clients describe him as ‘very informative, logical and reliable.’
Associate Sabrina Furneaux-Gotch is recognised by interviewees as ‘outstanding’ and able to provide ‘accurate, clear and concise advice.’ She has notable expertise in commercial landlord and tenant matters, as well as disputes affecting landowners.
Donald Lambert is praised by market commentators for being ‘very good at making independent judgements in that he forms his own assessments and brings his own points and suggestions to the table.’ His areas of specialism include development disputes and managing landlords’ property portfolios.
Chambers UK - 2017 edition
Strengths: Clients say: ‘They are a very personable team that provides tailored advice and commercial awareness of how a particular instruction fits within the bigger picture of our strategy.’
Another source says: ‘I feel we get excellent advice and it is delivered in a friendly manner.’
Notable practitioners
Donald Lambert of Penningtons Manches LLP has expertise in contentious elements relating to portfolio management for landlords and developers. Sources say: ‘He takes everything in his stride and inspires confidence. He has considerable experience and great instincts.’
John Morrison advises on commercial property disputes including issues of dilapidations, lease renewals and break notices. One client reports: ‘He was really helpful – very knowledgeable and thoughtful. His strategic approach to the problem has been absolutely correct.’
Andrea Nicholls has in-depth understanding of developer disputes and suits relating to right of way, dilapidations and restrictive covenants. Sources comment that she is ‘easy to talk to, efficient and very knowledgeable.’ Others describe her as an ‘outstanding litigator,’ adding: ‘She can deal with difficult points of law and has very good client skills.’
Chambers UK - 2019 edition
Strengths: ‘The lawyers' knowledge is excellent and you can always trust their advice.’
‘Penningtons are diligent, thoughtful and thorough when advising on real estate disputes.’
‘Their service levels were very good and they provided quick response times throughout.’
‘Penningtons has an incredible level of expertise. They work closely together to ensure all work is completed to the top quality.’
‘The team is always responsive and provides actionable and practical advice.’
Notable practitioners
Donald Lambert: ‘Donald has extremely extensive knowledge and is very intelligent and creative. He has a great ability to see the angles on things and can find points that turn out to be worth exploring.’
John Morrison: ‘John has helped navigate us through a tricky and complex set of negotiations and has provided commercially astute advice.'
Amy Evans: ‘Amy provides an excellent level of detail and commercial awareness in every instruction. She is very personable and keen to ensure that any uncertainty is addressed in a timely fashion.’
Chambers UK - 2023 edition
Strengths: Clients say: 'They are a great service provider.'
Others note: 'They go the extra mile, they deal with complex matters clearly and positively, and their work ethic is exceptional.'
Notable practitioners
Donald Lambert offers clients expertise across a range of property disputes. He handles service charge and dilapidations claims, among other disputes. 'He has an innate ability to understand exactly what the client needs and where the case is going.'
John Morrison has extensive experience in a range of real estate litigation. His work includes dilapidation claims, lease renewals, boundary disputes and landlord and tenant issues. 'He is extremely astute, reliable, thinks with great clarity and makes it easy to follow complex information. He is very impressive.'
Andrea Nicholls acts on rent arrears, service charges and forfeiture matters concerning commercial premises, while also advising private clients on rescission of purchase contracts and proprietary estoppel claims.
Chambers UK - 2021 edition
At Penningtons Manches LLP, Donald Lambert is recommended along with David Masters, who has ‘a great deal of experience’.
Practice head [Oxford] and ‘fierce litigator’ John Morrison is supported by associate Sabrina Furneaux-Gotch, who is ‘an up-and-coming star’. 2015 highlights included representing East Tower Apartment in a service charge dispute and a dispute concerning unreasonably withheld consent to assign.
The Legal 500 - 2016 edition
At Penningtons Manches LLP, key names in the ‘knowledgeable, efficient and commercially minded’ team include team head Donald Lambert, who ‘provides clear and concise advice through an incredibly affable manner’, and David Masters, who is ‘very pleasant to deal with’. Ben Robinson is recommended for residential property issues including rent and service charge disputes, enfranchisement claims, party wall-related matters and adverse possession claims.
The ‘pragmatic and helpful’ team [in Oxford] provides ‘very clear guidance on the legal principles involved in each case, including how the dispute might develop, what evidence would strengthen the case and the likelihood of succeeding with objections’. Practice head John Morrison is the main contact for real estate disputes and is well regarded along with recently promoted senior associate Sabrina Furneaux-Gotch.
The Legal 500 - 2017 edition
‘Knowledgeable advice given with an understanding and appreciation of commercial relevance and viability.’
‘Penningtons have real strength in depth. They are incredibly well set up, in terms of people, resources and technology, to handle even the largest and most complex of cases.’
‘Highly commercially aware and technically excellent. The team also has a warm and friendly approach that inspires confidence in individual and corporate clients alike.’
‘Kerra Jelbert – handles matters for blue chip clients with a perfect balance of pragmatism and business sense.’
‘Donald Lambert is intelligent, measured and thoughtful. He has the ability to see interesting, viable legal angles that can support his clients’ positions. He is very commercially minded and highly aware of the drivers of his clients.’
‘David Masters – very experienced. Thoughtful, good judgement.’
‘Sam Mullender is detailed and determined, and delivers as promised.’
‘Diligence, communication, accuracy of advice, Andrea Nicholls has been particularly helpful in providing timely advice on recent matters.’
‘Ben Robinson is a stand-out individual; his calm, collected unflappable exterior belies exceptional client care skills combined with tactical nouse in litigation. He has particular strength in leasehold matters including cladding/ fire safety issues.’
‘An outstanding group of lawyers including Peter Stockill and Chris Bates. They are extremely thorough, diligent, hard-working and experts in their field.’
‘Peter Stockill and Jamil Sanaullah have good communication skills and excellent knowledge in their area.’
The Legal 500 - 2023 edition
The ‘strong, commercial savvy’ lawyers at Penningtons Manches LLP ‘combine a deep knowledge of the law with commercial advice and pragmatism’. Practice head Donald Lambert ‘applies the law in a commercial and strategic manner’ while being ‘pleasant to work with and extremely knowledgeable’. Ben Robinson has been promoted to partner and ‘can be relied upon to spot all the angles and be on top of the matter’. Robinson is ‘strong on the residential side’ while the ‘commercially astute’ David Masters has particular expertise in lease extensions, party wall awards and rights to light. Laura West joined the team.
The property litigation team [in Oxford] 'works seamlessly together and incredibly hard, tailoring advice and commercial suggestions according to clients' requirements'. Key figures include John Morrison, who has a strong focus on dilapidation claims, lease renewal and break notices, as well as service charge and boundary disputes and professional negligence disputes.
The Legal 500 - 2019 edition
Acting for landlords and tenants alike, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP's client portfolio includes investment managers, office occupiers, retailers and charities alongside residential landlords and tenants. In the commercial property space, the team led by Donald Lambert is particularly active in contested lease renewals and tenant insolvency matters, while, in the residential property sphere, the group is adept at assisting with the recovery of service charges and lease matters. Handling development-related work, including various neighbourly issues and restrictive covenants, as well as social housing litigation are other key areas of expertise. Housing association specialist Ben Robinson made partner in April 2018.
The main focus of the 'really experienced and very good' Andrea Nicholls is real estate litigation, and she works closely with commercial property partner Sarah Coates [in Cambridge] to advise on agricultural and rural property disputes; freehold property disputes; rights of way; restrictive covenants; overage agreements and disputes regarding options; commercial leasehold disputes; forfeiture; rent arrears recovery; lease renewal proceedings; and break notices.
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP's real estate litigation group [in Oxford] is 'approachable, clear and always willing to help'; it shows 'persistence in the face of difficult and rare problems'. Team head John Morrison advises on both commercial and residential property disputes, and has a notable specialism in contentious matters involving the education sector.
The Legal 500 - 2020 edition
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is strong in handling development disputes, including telecoms sector matters, and disputes at the intersection with construction (most notably in the fire safety space), as well as landlord and tenant work. Clients include investors, developers and landlords, including social housing providers. Portfolio management expert Donald Lambert is the head of the practice.
Partners Donald Lambert and David Masters are approachable, commercially astute and very good lawyers.
David Masters – an old hand who inspires confidence in both the professional and lay client alike. Very calm and collected in the heat of trial.
Laura West – largely responsible for the branching out into telecommunications work; an important facet to any team advising developers these days. She has a cool head and provides clear and concise advice.
Oxford-based practice head John Morrison's work includes lease renewals, dilapidation claims, service charge disputes, forfeiture issues, possession proceedings and boundary disputes. Amy Evans has particular experience in dealing with lease extensions and enfranchisement claims.
John Morrison is exceptionally clear thinking and astute. He provides very efficient and timely responses, having analysed quickly and effectively. He distils complex issues into more easily understood concepts. He instils confidence into what can be a worrying area of law. Outstanding!
Amy Evans gave clear concise advice on the eviction of a residential tenant with long-running debt issues. She deftly guided us through the process and successfully obtained vacant possession of the property.
The office in Cambridge is central to the firm's national property litigation practice. Senior associate and practice head Andrea Nicholls, who works closely with real estate partner Sarah Coates, handles an extensive range of disputes, including those relating to agricultural and rural property, freehold matters, rights of way, restrictive covenants, overage agreements and options. She also has experience in commercial leasehold disputes, forfeiture and rent arrears cases.
The Legal 500 - 2021 edition
The team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is led by Donald Lambert, who is experienced in portfolio management but has in recent years focused on development-related work. These two elements form the cornerstones of the practice and include tenant insolvency and telecoms sector matters as well as disputes at the intersection with construction (most notably in the fire safety space). Clients include investors, developers, institutional landlords and tenants. The firm is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through its accreditation with Planet Mark.
Practice head [in Oxford] John Morrison handles the full range of commercial and residential disputes, most notably for educational institutes and life sciences companies in and around Oxford. Amy Evans is noted for her niche agricultural focus, and often works with the firm’s social housing team, advising various housing associations on statutory lease extensions, enfranchisements and rights of first refusal. Roberta Bombaci is recommended for her experience in easement disputes and TOLATA cases.
Senior associate Andrea Nicholls in Cambridge plays a central role in the firm's work in contentious agricultural and property matters and disputes concerning freehold property, rights of way, restrictive covenants, overage agreements and land options. Nicholls 'gets straight to the point and is fluent in her law and steady under fire'.
‘Amy Evans is able to provide valuable information in the context needed for the client…Time-critical matters are always dealt with impeccably.’
‘Donald Lambert is impressively clever and a lateral thinker, with a remarkable ability to find new angles in law to apply to a case’s facts.‘
‘John Morrison is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. It is a pleasure to work alongside him. He deals with matters swiftly and is able to add valuable insights based on his extensive experience.’
‘Andrea Nicholls is an experienced litigator who is focused on getting the right result for the client. She stands out in cutting through to the main issue and setting aside distractions which often slow down litigation in the hands of others.’
‘Ben Robinson is outstanding – he appears very relaxed on the surface, but has a real eye for detail. He is extremely thorough and very good at seeing the end game – he always keeps everything on track.‘
‘Laura West is a standout associate. She is tenacious, organised and committed to achieving results at every stage of litigation. She is very able with technical detail.‘
The Legal 500 - 2022 edition
Respected and versatile team managing property portfolios for national retailers, regularly handling lease renewals and dilapidation claims as well as advising residential clients on service charges disputes. Also acts for several institutional investors on contested lease renewals and redevelopment. Further clients include educational institutions and start-ups.
Strengths: Clients appreciate that the firm is ‘good at spotting issues we didn't anticipate’.
Sources note that the lawyers are ‘flexible and commercial in their approach’.
Interviewees praise the firm for ‘listening and then giving us advice based on our personal position’.
Notable practitioners
Donald Lambert: ‘He is very experienced and very commercially smart.’
John Morrison has extensive experience in a range of real estate litigation. His work includes dilapidation claims, lease renewals, boundary disputes, and landlord and tenant issues.
Andrea Nicholls: ‘Andrea provides clear, confident advice. She is very personable and a good communicator, particularly with clients.’
Chambers UK - 2022 edition
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