.descriptionthe departmentwe have earned a reputation as one of london's largest and best specialist property litigation teams.
the team is led by daniel levy and all six of the team's partners are individually ranked in the key directories.
the way in which the team functions allows the individuals in it to take on responsibility from an early juncture, but at the same time provides on-going support and development in a genuinely collaborative working environment.unlike other leading property litigation teams, we are equally at home advising high net worth individuals as we are leading uk property companies, developers, corporate occupiers, and investment funds.the lawyers in our team regularly participate in court and trial work, including in the appeal courts.
the size and complexity of the matters not only requires commercial and strategic acumen but the ability to handle the often significant media interest.while recognised as assertive, highly skilled litigators, our team are also renowned negotiators and regularly conduct mediations, arbitrations and other dispute resolution alternatives.the team's expertise covers the full range of real estate disputes including:- breaches of contract- commercial, residential and mixed-use schemes- compensation claims- construction disputes- development disputes- dilapidations claims- insolvencies- landlord and tenant act 1954 maters; - landlord and tenant issues including rent arrears and forfeiture (both commercial and residential)- mixed use scheme advice (including tenants' rights of first refusal)- party wall disputes- possession of land claims (both commercial and residential)- professional negligence- rights of light claims- service charge disputes- telecommunications code strategic advice and disputesthe team's key clients include, among others:- brookfield- blackstone property management- chelsfield- shaftesbury capital plc- delancey- iwg (regus)- tk maxxthe property litigation team sits within the wider real estate department.
in addition to property litigation, the department's core practice areas include construction, development and urban regeneration, fashion and retail, investment, planning and environment, residential, finance and taxation.the department's clients span both the world of corporate and private wealth giving us a unique perspective on the market.
this role will focus on the former.
our infrastructure of connections and investors coupled with our understanding of the complex policy landscape, are both highly valued by our clients.we find practical commercial solutions, underpinned by a tenacious determination to get the deal done.
we offer a one-stop shop for property services from acquisition and planning, through to construction, disposal and asset management, encompassing both commercial and residential property.
*responsibilities*:- management of a varied and complex contentious property caseload