The Property Disputes Team specialise in disputes arising out of the landlord and tenant relationship, lease renewals and rent reviews.
Alongside dealing with disputes the Team also advise on protecting interests in land owned by third parties or provide strategic advice to developers who are considering acquiring a site for development.
The Team can provide advice on other property related matters including planning, licensing, judicial review, compulsory purchase, public rights of way, common land and village greens.
Our property disputes lawyers act for a wide range of business clients including partnerships, trusts, registered social landlords and corporate clients, in both the public and private sectors.
We have experience of High Court and County Court litigation, as well as all forms of alternative dispute resolution. All of our lawyers are encouraged to recognise those cases which may benefit from mediation and have participated in a number of mediations with a high degree of success.
Our clients can be assured that we will provide constructive and commercial advice, ensuring their long-term objectives can be achieved as quickly and as cost effectively as possible.
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Accreditations
Top Tier Firm UK 2025
Legal 500
Top Ranked 2025 – Band 1
Chambers
Birketts is in the sweet spot for property litigation firms: a large and specialist team; a broad range of clients from large national housebuilders, developers and funds all the way to private individuals; excellent technical knowledge; but all at rates reflecting the lower overheads of a regional firm.
Legal 500 [UK 2025]