Property Disputes

"Today's in-house lawyers and client's surveyors understand that effective day-to-day property management needs thorough knowledge of landlord and tenant law as well as anticipation of traps for the unwary," says Bond Pearce property law expert James Rees.

"In more general real property disputes, the law can be complex, demanding expertise in interpretation and implementation."

Timing of notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, when and how to serve a schedule of dilapidations, and strategies to adopt in tenant default situations are some of the everyday challenges where our property law expertise will ensure that the right actions are taken," James says.

Observation of key dates and high quality risk management is critical to efficient management of a commercial property portfolio - miss the date, and important business opportunities can be lost. "It can be one of the biggest traps for unwary property companies."

"On the larger disputes, whether that involves dilapidations, service charges, rent reviews, etc, a detailed knowledge and understanding of the issues is critical. Bond Pearce has built a specialist team of commercial property lawyers, boasting strength in depth. Its members include high calibre litigators and high profile experts like Vivien King," a leading figure in the RICS.

"Our team ensures that our clients are advised about key issues, the available options and the best tactics to help resolve their disputes" James says.