John Stephenson
Consultant
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Location
London
Profile
Services
John has specialised in the residential landlord and tenant field for 25 years, and has a particularly strong reputation in the leasehold enfranchisement of houses and flats, and lease extensions for flats. He also advises many managing agents and tenant management companies on tenancy issues.
John is a leading practitioner for tenant clients in the specialist leasehold reform field and is a ‘go to’ adviser for properties on the Cadogan, Grosvenor, Wellcome Trust, Howard de Walden and other principal central London estates.
""'John Stephenson is very personable, with great attention to detail. He worked well on tight timescales and was good to work with. He has great depth of knowledge.'
Chambers HNW 2024
'He has great experience with leaseholds, is well-versed with all sorts of structures and his knowledge is phenomenal.'
Chambers HNW 2024
'John is very strong on enfranchisement and lease extension work, one of the recognised leaders.'
Chambers HNW 2024
‘John Stephenson. Just simply one of the best professionals in leasehold enfranchisement. Knows everything and can see the way through a difficult thicket with ease’.
Legal 500, 2024
'[John] has a vast amount of knowledge in the residential property world and has been here for a very long time.'
Chambers 2022
Career highlights
- Cadogan v 26 Cadogan Square Limited (House of Lords
- Day v Hosebay (Supreme Court)
- Sloane Stanley Trustees v Mundy (Court of Appeal)
- Sloane Stanley Trustees v Carey-Morgan and Stephenson (Court of Appeal)
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