Our Commercial Property Disputes team, led by Robert Payne, works seamlessly alongside our Real Estate, Finance, Restructuring, Planning, and Construction practices to provide holistic, commercially pragmatic solutions across the full spectrum of property litigation. We pride ourselves on combining robust legal expertise with deep commercial understanding, underpinned by real-world in-house experience.
From prevention to resolution
We recognise that a successful outcome may look different for each client. Our approach is tailored: taking time to understand your objectives, providing clear risk analysis, and exploring all avenues, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration or, where necessary, litigation. We are adept at resolving disputes both in and out of court, always striving to deliver outcomes that protect your interests and support your business goals.
When disputes cannot be avoided, our litigators have a track record of succeeding in high-profile, high-value cases. Our experience spans from managing nationwide portfolios to landmark cases that shape industry precedent. We also offer strategic advice to help clients avoid disputes before they arise, leveraging our cross-disciplinary strength and an in-depth appreciation of the commercial realities faced by property market participants.
Our commercial property disputes expertise
Our team regularly advises on all aspects of property disputes, including but not limited to:
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Development & Planning: Rights of light, easements, overage, access, and environmental constraints
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Landlord and Tenant: Lease renewals (including Landlord and Tenant Act 1954), rent arrears, dilapidations, service charge disputes, and forfeiture
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Transactional Disputes: Sale and purchase disputes, contract breaches, misrepresentation, and title issues
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Construction & Professional Negligence: Defective works, payment disputes, and claims against professionals
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Investment & Asset Protection: Strategic management of complex portfolios, joint venture disagreements, insolvency-related litigation, and asset recovery
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Possession & Occupation: Possession claims, trespass, boundary and party wall disputes, and management company conflicts
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Telecommunications & Infrastructure: Disputes under the Electronic Communications Code and related advisory
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ADR & Litigation: Mediation, arbitration, adjudication, expert determination, and high-stakes proceedings in all courts, including appeals
Why choose Travers Smith to handle your dispute?
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Strategic business insight: Our team brings first-hand in-house counsel experience as well as a strong grounding in the commercial drivers and internal pressures facing our clients.
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True collaboration: We are fully integrated with our Real Estate, Finance, Restructuring, Planning, and Construction teams for joined-up robust advice on all property matters.
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Cost transparency: We are committed to providing clear and predictable costs, offering flexible fee structures and focused cost management.
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Innovative and efficient: We embrace technology and process improvement, ensuring high-quality, cost-efficient delivery.
Whatever your property dispute challenge, we deliver pragmatic and robust advice designed to protect your interests and secure commercial outcomes, whether through negotiation or litigation.
