Property litigation in East Anglia

Birketts LLP

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.

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