The Property Disputes Team
Real estate is core to Trowers & Hamlins business, and we have a class‑leading real estate disputes practice. We act for all principal stakeholders across a range of real estate sectors, including residential and commercial property developers and property companies, title indemnity insurers, institutional pension funds, receivers and insolvency practitioners, housing providers, private investors, entrepreneurs and occupiers of commercial and residential property.
Our specialisms include rights to light; easement and restrictive covenant disputes and other real property matters; the full range of commercial landlord and tenant matters including lease renewal, alienation, rent review, dilapidations and other general breach of covenant matters; leasehold enfranchisement (acting for both landlords and tenants); all areas of residential landlord and tenant, with a particular emphasis on residential service charge disputes and tenancy enforcement; telecommunications; and all aspects of property‑related insolvency.
We take a pragmatic approach to disputes, seeking to resolve these in the most efficient manner possible and always tailored to the client’s objectives.
Owners of residential leasehold property are able to take advantage of various rights to maintain and increase the value of their assets. It is important for landlords and leaseholders alike to be aware of all the available options in order to protect their interests and maximise the value and marketability of each leaseholder’s flat.
We act for a wide range of landlords on lease extension, collective enfranchisement and right to manage (RTM) claims, advise on the application of the legislation on regeneration and development schemes and on the rights of first‑refusal legislation. Statutory claims by leaseholders are often subject to strict timetables, making it essential to be aware of the rights being exercised, the required responses and their effect on value. Leaseholders can act individually or together to extend their leases and challenge unfair charges, and it is important for them to be aware of their options and enabled to act positively.
What you will be doing
The leasehold enfranchisement team offers the full range of services in this complex area to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of comprehensive advice.
As a Senior Associate you will support the team by acting for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants in respect of:
* Statutory lease extension claims
* Right to Manage claims
* Tenants’ rights of first refusal
* Advising a mixed client base from both the public and private sector on enfranchisement issues
* Managing statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims, acting for both landlords and leaseholders
* Negotiating settlements with opposing parties and advising clients on any proposed terms in enfranchisement claims
* Building and maintaining effective client relationships
* Participating in firm‑wide, office and departmental training sessions
* Preparing reports for clients
* Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures
What you will need
The firm has a competency framework for Senior Associates and in particular for this role we require:
* Candidates with at least 5+ years of relevant post‑qualification experience, or equivalent, gained from a reputable firm
* Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement is essential
* Drive, enthusiasm and a client‑focused approach
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Strong technical and communication skills (both spoken and written), including the ability to write in plain English
* Good interpersonal skills, presenting and client‑facing skills
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant’s suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non‑binary), race, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
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