Meet the experts
Nick Lambert
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Liz Shaw
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Contact the team on
0114 266 6660
or via the enquiry form
Property Litigation Solicitors
Latest news
11 February 2014Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery ("CRAR")
CRAR comes into force on 6th April 2014. Until then, the common law remedy of distress should ... read more
3 May 2013
Is Rent Paid in Advance the Same as a Deposit?
In the context of assured shorthold tenancies this question is important because if a payment made by a tenant ... read more
22 April 2013
A Lifeline for Landlords of Blocks of Flats
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has recently made life much easier for landlords of blocks of flats ... read more
Our dedicated team have expertise in all aspects of property litigation concerning either commercial or residential property, including:
- Lease renewals (including running lease renewals for clients with extensive property portfolios);
- Rent review, forfeiture and possession claims (including peaceable re-entry);
- Efficient recovery of rent arrears using court proceedings/insolvency procedures or distraint;
- Claims involving breach of lease covenants;
- Claims concerning alienation and user covenants and refusal of consent;
- Solicitors/surveyors professional negligence claims;
- Property related insolvency issues;
- Disrepair/dilapidations claims;
- All types of property related contract disputes
Wake Smith has a dedicated legal team that provides a comprehensive range of services to landlords and their agents. From assisting with buying property and managing portfolios of properties, to dealing with landlord and tenant disputes and any contentious issues concerning property, the team provide all the legal help and advice you need.
The team is able to handle volume work and is used to providing pro-active advice and acting within tight deadlines. A large number of our clients have been instructing us for many years. The team prides itself on building strong reliable working relationships and understanding our clients needs so that we can provide the most cost effective and practical solution for your dispute.
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For further information, help and advice please contact Nick Lambert on 0114 266 6660 or email landlords@wake-smith.com.
