Advising across a broad array of sectors, including agricultural, SIPP property and commercial, the team at Birketts LLP is based across Ipswich, Norwich and Cambridge. Home ownership disputes specialist Laura Tanguay handles a broad array of TOLATA claims. Alice Harris has significant expertise in residential letting, while James Humphreys handles real estate investment matters. Richard Eaton is a key practitioner with litigation capabilities, and team head James Robinson has a specialism in various property disputes.
Property litigation in East Anglia
Birketts LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
James Robinson
Autres avocats clés:
Laura Tanguay; James Humphreys; Alice Harris; Richard Eaton
Principaux clients
Kent County Council
TT Group
M7 Real Estate Limited
Valor Real Estate Partners
Alltrust SIPP Limited
South Norfolk District Council
The Charterhouse
News Corp UK & Ireland Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Alltrust SIPP Limited on a forced sale of a pension property under TOLATA and successfully obtained an order for sale, permission to convey the defendant’s interest under S.50 of the Trustee Act 1925, and costs, in March 2025.
- Advising the client in relation to a business park in Surrey regarding the installation of a telephone mast.
Howes Percival LLP
Howes Percival LLP‘s team is co-led from Cambridge by Simon Murphy, who specialises in landlord and tenant matters. Key practitioner Leanne Davis frequently manages property portfolios and TLATA claims. Co-head alongside Murphy, Norwich-based Jamie Kidd, is well-placed to handle issues involving residential, commercial, and agricultural land. Also in Norwich are Ruth Burrell, who brings expertise in leasehold enfranchisement to the team, and Georgia Wood, who is a key contact for restrictive covenant and adverse possession matters. Cambridge's Hollie Deacon is a notable name for section 17 notices.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jamie Kidd; Simon Murphy
Autres avocats clés:
Leanne Davis; Ruth Burrell; Georgia Wood
Principaux clients
Lawsons Holdings Limited
Celfone Trading Limited
Cholmondeley Estate
Davidsons Developments
Norwich Cathedral
Greene King Plc
Cambridge University Endowment Fund
Davidson Homes
Ministry Of Defence
C Brewer & Sons Limited
Ford Retail
Lothbury
Hughes Electrical
Ely Cathedral
BFS Group Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised individuals and a developer in connection with a claim for overage with a value of £1.8m.
- Advising on the methods to terminate a conditional land purchase agreement with a residential developer with a value of £11m.
Mills & Reeve LLP
Mills & Reeve LLP's team advises on a broad array of complex regional, national, and international property projects, with particular experience in assisting clients in the healthcare, education, and development sectors. Richard New spearheads the practice and is well-placed to advise commercial investors and developers. For agricultural and leasehold enfranchisement matters, James Hordern is a key contact. Acting for government bodies and residential developers, Samuel Maw has notable ADR expertise, while Jules Steed is well-regarded for landlord and tenant work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard New
Autres avocats clés:
James Hordern; Samuel Maw; Jules Steed
Principaux clients
South Kensington Estates
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Railway Pension Nominees Limited
Lendlease
Wallace Estates Limited
The Wellcome Trust
Principled Offsite Logistics Limited
Principaux dossiers
Ashtons Legal
The team at Ashtons Legal advises a wide range of clients, including property developers, landlords, and well-known university colleges. The practice is headed by Kirsteen Durrant, whose litigation experience includes commercial lease disputes and renewal cases. Michael Frape and Chantal Beck are noteworthy for their experience advising on a range of commercial property issues. For rent arrears and tenancy deposits, Sheree Richardson is a key contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kirsteen Durrant
Autres avocats clés:
Michael Frape; Chantal Beck; Sheree Richardson
Principaux clients
Savills PLC
Cambridge University Colleges – Christ’s College, Churchill College, Clare College, Clare Hall, Corpus Christi, Emmanuel College, Hughes Hall, Jesus College, Magdalene College, Newnham College, Pembroke College, St Catherine’s College, Wolfson College, Kings College
Flip Out Limited
Trustees of The Phelan Group Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme
Principaux dossiers
- Advises Savills (UK) Limited across its entire occupied portfolio in England and Wales.
- Acts for the Trustees of The Phelan Group Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme in connection with the compulsory purchase of a commercial property under the Places of Worship Act 1920.
- Acted in the defence of an oral cryptocurrency loan agreement repayment claim and the assessment of damages, involving substantial market volatility.
Greene & Greene
Based in Bury St Edmunds, the team at Greene & Greene advises on a full spectrum of property litigation mandates, from landlord and tenant issues to transactions. Sarah Western is well-placed to advise on dilapidation claims, construction and tenant disputes, and discrimination-related property defect cases. Michael Batty's work includes boundary disputes, restrictive covenant matters, and objections to applications for titles. Rob Adam heads the group.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rob Adam
Autres avocats clés:
Michael Batty; Sarah Western
Principaux dossiers
HCR Law
The team at HCR Law is led by Andrew Walker from Cheltenham. Natalie Minott is a core member of the East Anglian practice, advising developers, portfolio investors, and commercial tenants on the range of complex matters. Working alongside Minott is Kate Church, whose client roster includes charities, higher education institutions, and private individuals. Georgia Dinallo left the firm in January 2026.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrew Walker
Autres avocats clés:
Natalie Minott; Kate Church
Principaux clients
RSPB
Falcon Housing Association
Homes England
Anglia Ruskin University
Garden Studios
Babraham Science Park
Various of the Cambridge Colleges including Downing College
Chesterford Group (including Fish ‘n’ chick’n)
Fosters
In Norfolk, Fosters‘ team has particular strengths in landlord and tenant matters, and various property matters relating to the leisure and tourism sector. Property litigation specialist Tyler Clayton has experience in handling commercial property disputes and residential property litigation. Practice head Chris Fielding splits his time between Norwich, Wymondham, and Lowestoft.
Responsables de la pratique:
Chris Fielding
Autres avocats clés:
Tyler Clayton
Principaux clients
Eastern Landlord’s Association (‘ELA’)
Safe Suffolk Renters (‘SSR’)
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for client regarding restrictive covenants, with associated costs of c.£2.5m.
- Acted for client regarding property dispute, involving a statutory demand to wind-up a company with assets of c.£1m.
- Acted for a client with a property portfolio of c.£2.5-3m.
Fraser Dawbarns
Fraser Dawbarns‘s offering is led by Neil John from Wisbech. The firm draws on the expertise of David Moulton for its property dispute work; Moulton is well-versed in various property matters and harnesses experience advising on the regulatory aspects of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Responsables de la pratique:
Neil John
Autres avocats clés:
David Moulton
Principaux dossiers
- Acting on behalf of commercial landlords across a diverse range of sectors to resolve issues with commercial tenants on matters with values up to £1m.
- Acting for local landed estates and other residential landlords to secure possession and rent arrears in relation to rental properties.
- Acting for a local Council in relation to allotment land which the Council owns; challenges from residents to the Council’s application to perfect their title from possessory to absolute title have now been successfully quashed.
Hunt & Coombs LLP
In Peterborough, Hunt & Coombs LLP‘s workload spans lease renewals, beneficial interest matters, and disrepair claims. Rebecca Beynon-Phillips heads the group, and has experience acting before the County Court, High Court, and property tribunals. Luke Edwards is a key contact for Section 26 notices, lease renewals, and boundary disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rebecca Beynon-Phillips
Autres avocats clés:
Luke Edwards
Principaux dossiers
Prettys Solicitors LLP
With expertise in handling landlord and tenant issues, and Building Safety Act-related matters, the team at Prettys Solicitors LLP is well-known for its work in the agricultural, commercial, and construction sectors. Heading the practice is Graham Mead, who has experience in handling repossessions, legal charge disputes, and trust matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Graham Mead