Property and construction disputes

We advise on a wide range of property issues, including: 

• forfeiture and commercial property possession (including applications for relief)
• lease renewal
• dilapidations
• actions relating to other breaches of covenant
• consents to assignment, sub-letting and change of use
• contested rent review
• residential possession
• party walls act disputes
• access to neighbouring land requests
• boundary disputes
• adverse possession
• rights of way
• planning permission
• trespass claims / recovery of land or premises from unlawful occupiers/squatters
• leasehold enfranchisement
• rent and service charge recovery

In respect of building and construction disputes we advise developers, main contractors, sub-contractors, property owners, surveyors, architects, suppliers and consultants. We act on a range of disputes from smaller projects such as extensions to large scale construction and redevelopment works.

We can assist with disputes regarding:

• unpaid invoices for goods/services supplied
• defective works requiring remedial action or having caused a financial loss
• delay and extensions of time
• goods and services provided by sub-contractors or other suppliers
• contractual terms, including penalty clauses
• professional negligence of agents