Property Disputes

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We provide advice on all stages of the dispute management process.

We can advise on:

Litigation – including all court and tribunal work
Arbitration
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Dispute Avoidance

We always seek to guide our clients on the most appropriate options available when facing a dispute. Our experienced team covers all levels of court work right up to the Supreme Court, and are skilled at dealing with disputes in other dispute resolution forums such as the property tribunals, arbitration and mediation.

In addition we uniquely offer advice in the high-end residential property market and in leasehold enfranchisement disputes, particularly in prime central London. We are also strong in the field of compulsory purchase, whether acting for acquiring authorities or landowners.

Working with a wide range of clients we help them to protect and develop their property interests.

Clients include:

Asset managers
Banks
Charities
City livery companies
Developers
Housing associations
Landed estates
Private individuals
Property investment companies
Public bodies
Retailers

The team’s expertise covers a range of real estate disputes relating to commercial, residential and mixed-use properties including:

Boundary disputes
Claims for compensation under the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965
Disputed easements
Disputes over contracts for the sale of land
Insolvency
Misrepresentation claims
Noise and other nuisance claims
Options and rights of preemption
Party wall disputes
Property and insolvency issues, and
Property-related professional negligence claims
Restrictive covenants
Rights of light claims
Trespass / squatters / adverse possession

We also deal with all types of landlord and tenant disputes including:

Breaches of covenant
Business lease renewal claims
Dilapidations and repairs
Disputed rent reviews
Disputes regarding consent to assign or underlet
Possession and forfeiture
Rent arrears
Service charge disputes

Agriculture and Rural Disputes

Agriculture and rural disputes involving land, buildings and leases can often be complex and involve many different personal and business interests.

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The team's advice to us was of a universally very high order and delivered in a way which demonstrated the firm’s expertise.
Chambers and Partners UK 2020
BDB Pitmans is an excellent firm to work with.
Chambers and Partners UK 2020
A good service from the firm. They offer strength in depth and continuity of work, even if some of the lawyers we normally work with are unavailable.
Chambers and Partners UK 2020
The team provides the same excellent service as larger firms but with the additions of a personal approach and reasonable fees.
Legal 500 UK 2020
They are willing to spend time ensuring the client understands the issues, so it can make the most well-informed decision.
Legal 500 UK 2020
The client service at BDB was excellent. They provided good advice and carried out all necessary steps.
Chambers and Partners UK 2019
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