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Property Disputes

Our property dispute solicitors advise individuals, tenants, landlords, freeholders, developers and public bodies on a wide range of contentious property matters.

Whether your concern is commercial or residential, personal or corporate, disputes affecting land and property can be complex and disruptive. Our experienced team provides clear and practical advice, combining technical expertise with a commercial approach to property litigation, helping you resolve issues efficiently and protect your position.

Our property dispute solicitors act for individuals and organisations across England and Wales, resolving disputes relating to land, leases, ownership and development.

How we can help

Property disputes can arise in many different contexts, from landlord and tenant relationships to ownership disputes, development issues and rights affecting land. Our property litigation solicitors act for a broad range of clients, including individuals, social landlords, commercial landlords, developers and public sector bodies. We understand that each dispute brings its own challenges, whether financial, operational or personal.

Our approach is tailored to your circumstances. We take time to understand your objectives and the wider context of the dispute, enabling us to provide advice that is both legally robust and commercially grounded. As experienced property dispute lawyers, we aim to resolve matters efficiently through negotiation where possible, but we are equally prepared to pursue or defend claims through the courts when required.

We work across both commercial and residential property disputes, offering joined up advice that reflects the practical realities of managing property assets or resolving personal disputes. Our team combines litigation expertise with sector insight, ensuring you receive clear guidance and effective representation at every stage.

Our services include:

Commercial landlord and tenant disputes

We advise landlords and tenants on breaches of lease, possession, rent recovery and lease renewals, protecting your interests and minimising disruption.

Residential housing disputes

We act for landlords, including social landlords, and tenants in possession proceedings, rent arrears claims and housing management issues.

Property ownership disputes and TOLATA claims

We assist co owners, former partners and family members in resolving disputes over ownership, occupation and sale of property.

Boundary and land disputes

We advise on boundary disputes, rights of way, easements and restrictive covenants, supporting clients across a wide range of freehold property disputes. Our approach is to provide clear and practical guidance, helping you protect your land, resolve conflicts with neighbouring owners and secure the long term use and value of your property.

Development and land use disputes

We support developers and landowners in resolving issues affecting site assembly, access and development potential.

Telecommunications disputes

We advise landowners on disputes relating to telecoms equipment, access rights and agreements affecting land.

Strategic advice and dispute resolution

We provide early stage advice to manage risk and resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation where appropriate.

Court and Tribunal representation

Where matters cannot be resolved amicably, we represent clients in complex property litigation, including proceedings in the County Court, High Court and specialist Tribunals.

Why choose us?

You’ll get technically strong, commercially informed legal advice, delivered by experts with deep experience in both property law and dispute resolution. We combine:

  • An ability to navigate highly technical property law issues.
  • A deep understanding of the real estate sector.
  • Practical strategies to settle or mitigate disputes where possible.
  • Robust representation where your case is litigated.
  • Sensitivity to personal, reputational and financial stakes.
  • Value-driven service, with a focus on resolving matters in the most cost-effective way consistent with your aims.

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Chambers [UK 2026]

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Property Litigation Association (PLA)

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Commercial Litigation Association (CLA)

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Resolution

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Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA)

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Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP)

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The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn

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Birketts has strength and depth across the full range of property litigation, from possession claims to commercial tenancy disputes to agriculture. Clients can be confident that, whatever contentious real estate issue they may encounter, Birketts can provide advice that addresses their commercial objectives.

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