Our Real Estate barristers advise on all aspects of residential property law matters and enjoy a long-standing reputation for being the leading set in the South West of England. We represent clients in all courts and tribunals and our varying levels of expertise within the team means we can offer the best advice for the value and complexity of the particular dispute.
Our barristers handle a range of residential property disputes including:
- Conveyancing and land registration
- Co-ownership, trusts of land and beneficial interests
- Proprietary estoppel
- Rights of way, rights to light and water rights
- Restrictive covenants
- Boundary disputes and trespass
- Adverse possession
- Landlord and tenant issues including statutory security of tenure, succession and possession claims
- Mortgages, charges, finance and insolvency
- Property insurance disputes, including water ingress, subsidence and tree root damage
- Planning, CPO and compensation
- Residential development
- Professional negligence (surveyors and other professionals)
Mediation
As the number of cases being dealt with by way of mediation increases, our mediation team is on hand to help, as advisers, advocates and mediators. Our facilities are specifically designed to meet with clients’ needs for a mediation venue. Read more.
Public Access
Some members of the team are also available to act, where appropriate, for members of the public, as well as commercial and non-commercial organisations, under the Public Access scheme. Read more.
Training
The team delivers workshops and seminars in Chambers and regional centres. We also provide training on behalf of local Law Societies and in conjunction with solicitors’ firms. In addition we can give tailored in-house training for particular firms. If you would like any further information please contact Elizabeth Champion on 0117 923 4714 or email: elizabeth.champion@stjohn.joydemo.co.uk.