Cases
Ali v Khatib & ors [2022] EWCA Civ. 481 [2022] WTLR 811
High-quality set, St John’s houses a team with established strength in handling contentious property matters.’ ‘Top quality counsel with in-depth subject knowledge.’ ‘The barristers are approachable, talented and provide a first class service.’ “
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Our Real Estate barristers have a particular specialism in all aspects of landlord and tenant law, from commercial premises to agricultural land, to residential property. They frequently deal with landlord and tenant issues concerning:
- Commercial, industrial, residential and rural estates
- All types of business premises, including factories, offices, industrial, commercial and retail parks, shops, markets and pop-up shops
- Farms and agricultural land
- Blocks of flats, houses, apartments, mobile homes and houseboats
- Single and multiple occupancy units
Areas of expertise:
- Lease and licence disputes
- Rent and rent reviews
- Service charges and insurance premiums
- Dilapidations
- Disputes with managing agents
- Assignments and sublettings
- Breaches of covenant
- Break notices and options to renew
- Termination by forfeiture, surrender, notice to quit, etc
- Relief from forfeiture
- Proceedings under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Possession of residential premises under the Housing Act 1988, Rent Act 1977 and/or Housing Act 1985
- Claims under guarantees and indemnities
Team members regularly appear in Landlord and Tenant proceedings at all levels, from the Court of Appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (in Wales)
Mediation
As the number of cases being dealt with by way of mediation increases, our mediation team is on hand to help, as advisers, advocates and mediators. Our facilities are specifically designed to meet with clients’ needs for a mediation venue. Read more.
Public Access
Some members of the team are also available to act, where appropriate, for members of the public, as well as commercial and non-commercial organisations, under the Public Access scheme. Read more.
Training
The team delivers workshops and seminars in Chambers and regional centres. We also provide training on behalf of local Law Societies and in conjunction with solicitors’ firms. In addition we can give tailored in-house training for particular firms. If you would like any further information please contact Paul Nuttall on 0117 923 4742 or email: [email protected]
Landlord & Tenant Team
Alex Troup KC
- Call: 1998
- Silk: 2023
Charles Auld
- Call: 1980
John Sharples
- Call: 1992
John Dickinson
- Call: 1995
Christopher Jones
- Call: 2004
Oliver Wooding
- Call: 2009
Charlie Newington-Bridges
- Call: 2011
Adam Boyle
- Call: 2012
Joss Knight
- Call: 2014
Annie Sampson
- Call: 2015
Brittany Pearce
- Call: 2015
Ben Harwood
- Call: 2022
Guy Adams
- Call: 1989
Resources
- Podcast
Measured duty of care
- Article
Conditions precedent
Directory Quotes
The premier set for contentious property matters on the Western Circuit and remains a go-to for solicitors in the South West and further afield. The set boasts a deep roster of barristers with specialist real estate litigation expertise who appear at all levels of the court system, including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.”
I am always impressed with the prompt responses received via both email and telephone. They are always happy to assist.”
High-quality set‘, St John’s houses a team with established strength in handling contentious property matters.’ ‘Top quality counsel with in-depth subject knowledge.’ ‘The barristers are approachable, talented and provide a first class service.’ “
St John’s Chambers is the premier set for contentious property matters on the Western Circuit and remains a go-to for solicitors in the South West and further afield. As one instructing solicitor puts it, ‘the set is the biggest player in the South West and has a really good spread of expertise’.”
The team is probably one of the best I have dealt with – they cannot do enough for you and they go above and beyond to meet your needs.”
St John’s Chambers is the strongest chambers in the South West for property work.”
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