Real estate 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