Real Estate Disputes

We advise investors, developers, owners and occupiers of real estate on how best to avoid, manage and resolve real estate issues and disputes. We listen to your priorities and use our skills to reach a swift resolution.

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Andrew Walker

Prevention is better than cure, so I advise my clients on how to avoid disputes in the first instance and how to manage them effectively should they happen.  I regularly work with occupiers, developers and investors in the real estate sector, with clients ranging from corporates and retailers to charities, educational establishments and nursing homes. I’ve established strong connections with many companies over the years and draw on extensive experience to successfully navigate a wide range of real estate issues including insolvency, landlord and tenant disputes and professional negligence claims.

Specialist experts

Our real estate litigation team supports issues with land and property transactions such as development agreements and option and overage provisions. We have experience providing strategic advice to developers looking to secure sites as well as more specific issues such as restrictive covenants, rights of light and party wall disputes.

For sellers or purchasers of land, we advise on off-plan contracts and disputes, rights of way, disputed boundaries, nuisance and trespassing.

But our expertise doesn’t stop there. From lease renewals and rent reviews to subletting, dilapidations and possession, we’re here to provide clear and prompt advice for both landlords and tenants. We also advise on the insolvency of borrowers, tenants and landlords and professional negligence in the real estate arena, and probate issues relating to real estate rights.

Our approach

We listen to find out what clients want to achieve and tailor our advice accordingly. Using formal process only where it is appropriate to do, our aim is to support you to achieve your objectives. We keep in mind the broad commercial drivers of avoiding or at least minimising real estate liabilities and maximising income and capital returns.

As key members of the wider HCR property team, we work closely with our colleagues in the transactional, construction and planning teams to ensure a full and seamless real estate service for our clients.

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Legal 500 2026 – Top Tier Firm

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Hear what our clients say about us

We spent years looking for a team with the correct expertise, professionalism, drive, and responsiveness to handle our complex legal matter and dispute. This team was exactly that. Had they not been instructed we likely wouldn’t have reached a resolution at all, never mind one that was thorough and legally sound.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

The practice has a large property department and the people are on our wavelength: it is a good fit for our business.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

I can have straightforward conversations and get instant advice across various topics. I appreciate a quick turnaround, and they work hard to achieve this. I feel I am well looked after by everyone in the team.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Natalie Minott gives very good and clear advice with a strong commercial understanding.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Natalie does a great job and she’s a pleasure to work with.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Kate is always client-focused.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Andrew Walker leads the team across the firm and brings big ticket expertise and experience to the full range of property litigation matters.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Andrew Walker is a very experienced litigator who uses every ounce of that experience in cases.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Natalie is a very good litigator who is very dedicated to her clients and incredibly hard-working.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Kate continues to provide an excellent service. She combines a strong knowledge base with an excellent understanding of what clients are seeking to achieve.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Andrew is a very experienced individual with a great breadth and depth of knowledge. He is always personable and focused on getting results for the client.

Client testimonial Chambers 2026

Tahlia Woollatt is professional, able to provide good clear legal and practical advice, and always responds in a timely manner.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

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