Property disputes
Dispute resolution service for public and private sector
businesses, based on highly developed negotiation and litigation
skills.
Whenever property disputes occur, the needs of
the parties involved are always the same: to achieve a speedy
resolution with minimum cost and disruption to normal activities.
Much of this depends on informed understanding of the legal issues
and experience in negotiating satisfactory settlements.
As an area of expertise, handling property
disputes is one of Weightmans’ key strengths. Our Commercial
Dispute Resolution team acts for public and private sector
landlords, tenants and real estate developers, and our
client base includes local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing
associations, social landlords, blue chip retailers and
owner managed businesses.
We realise that, as a client, you need a
service that is professional, proactive and focused on helping you
achieve your goals. We understand in particular that litigation is
not always the best means to achieve your objectives, and that
other forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and
arbitration, are often more appropriate.
From our lengthy experience, we also recognise
that a commercial dispute does not need to result in the ending of
a business relationship. We are sensitive to all the issues
involved and seek to protect your interests in the long-term while
resolving immediate problems.
We use bespoke case management systems to
ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, court
procedures are followed and deadlines met. All our activities
are founded on highly efficient internal systems, which help us
provide a streamlined and genuinely cost-effective service.
Our services include:
- Boundary disputes
- Claims for disrepair
- Contested lease renewals/ surrenders/
forfeitures
- Enforcing/ avoiding restrictive covenants/
easements
- Eviction of squatters and travellers
- Injunctive relief, including obtaining access
to tenants’ properties to carry out utility inspections
- Option agreement disputes
- Re-possessions