Property

Clear, prompt and commercial advice on legal questions, as well as on tactics and strategy in litigation. That's what you can expect from members of Wilberforce Chambers. You can also expect a creative approach, securely based on a detailed knowledge of the law, and seamless cooperation with other members of your advisory team. That's why Chambers & Partners is happy to say that Wilberforce "makes you feel like a valued client."

Wilberforce Chambers is clearly recognised as one of the leading sets in the real property field, and a number of our practitioners focus exclusively on the area. Our advisory work, on matters such as property transactions and development proposals, helps clients avoid potential future disputes, while our strong advocacy skills give them the best chance of success in litigation through the courts.

We receive instructions primarily from solicitors, but also directly from local and other public authorities, as well as from property professionals such as chartered surveyors.  Most of our contentious work is conducted in the High Court or the county courts, but members are just as adept at handling arbitrations, expert determinations and mediations, together with statutory tribunals and inquiries. Our leading reputation in this area also means that we regularly appear in prominent appeals before the Court of Appeal and House of Lords.

Our expertise includes:

• Commercial landlord and tenant, including rent reviews, dilapidations, forfeiture and assignment of leases, and lease renewals.
• Residential landlord and tenant, including leasehold enfranchisement.
• Easements, restrictive covenants and proprietary estoppel.
• Property finance and mortgages.
• Property related insolvency.
• Development agreements, including profit-sharing and "overage" agreements.
• Issues relating to title and the sale and registration of land.
• Adverse possession claims.
• Property related torts (nuisance and professional liability).

We also have experience of town and country planning, highways, commons, town and village greens, compulsory purchase, school sites and property tax.

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