Why choose me
I support clients to resolve property disputes quickly, practically, and with minimal stress. Property disputes can have a significant impact on individuals, businesses and investors, and I enjoy helping clients navigate complex situations to achieve the best possible results.
I advise on a broad range of real estate disputes, including landlord and tenant matters, possession claims and lease disputes. My particular areas of expertise include disputes under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, forfeiture and relief from forfeiture and issues relating to disrepair and dilapidations.
My clients include commercial landlords and tenants, property investors and developers, managing agents and property management companies, SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private individuals involved in residential property disputes.
I understand that legal disputes can be stressful, time-consuming and costly. Wherever possible, I aim to identify solutions at an early stage to save my clients time and expense. I focus on providing clear, commercially focused advice that clients can easily understand, rather than simply explaining the law. I also keep clients informed throughout, so they are aware of both the legal and commercial implications of their decisions.
Outside work, I enjoy playing tennis and you’ll often find me on the court when I’m not at my desk. I’m also passionate about wine, having spent a substantial amount of time in the winelands of my home country, South Africa. I have completed the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 1 and Level 2 Award in Wine and hope to complete Level 3 in the future.
I support clients to resolve property disputes quickly, practically, and with minimal stress. Property disputes can have a significant impact on individuals, businesses and investors, and I enjoy helping clients navigate complex situations to achieve the best possible results.
I advise on a broad range of real estate disputes, including landlord and tenant matters, possession claims and lease disputes. My particular areas of expertise include disputes under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, forfeiture and relief from forfeiture and issues relating to disrepair and dilapidations.
My clients include commercial landlords and tenants, property investors and developers, managing agents and property management companies, SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private individuals involved in residential property disputes.
I understand that legal disputes can be stressful, time-consuming and costly. Wherever possible, I aim to identify solutions at an early stage to save my clients time and expense. I focus on providing clear, commercially focused advice that clients can easily understand, rather than simply explaining the law. I also keep clients informed throughout, so they are aware of both the legal and commercial implications of their decisions.
Outside work, I enjoy playing tennis and you’ll often find me on the court when I’m not at my desk. I’m also passionate about wine, having spent a substantial amount of time in the winelands of my home country, South Africa. I have completed the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 1 and Level 2 Award in Wine and hope to complete Level 3 in the future.
Related services and specialisms from HCR Law
Questions my clients ask me
Whether you have a right to remain in the property depends on whether your lease benefits from security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. If it does, you may have a statutory right to renew your lease unless the landlord can successfully oppose renewal on one of the grounds set out in the Act.
Most leases contain forfeiture provisions that allow a landlord to bring a lease to an end in certain circumstances, such as non-payment of rent or other breaches of lease covenant. However, landlords must follow strict legal procedures before forfeiture can take place and tenants may have the right to apply for relief from forfeiture.
Timescales vary depending on the circumstances of the case, including the grounds relied upon, whether court proceedings are required and court availability. Early legal advice can help identify the most efficient route to recovering possession.