Robert is an experienced and approachable property litigation partner, who deals with property disputes in the High Court and County Courts as well as arbitration and mediation. He acts for a number of nationally and internationally recognised clients. A substantial amount of his work derives from referrals by other law firms, who greatly value the support he provides to their clients.

Robert’s expertise includes:

  • Commercial Rent Arrears

  • Lease Renewals and Termination

  • Dilapidations

  • Possession

  • Co-Ownership Disputes

  • Residential Tenancy Disputes

  • Professional Negligence Claims

Recent work has involved:

  • Successful High Court proceedings against a developer over a joint venture.

  • Acting for a Caribbean company on recovery of assets in the UK following an international freezing order.

  • Advising on a right to light dispute over commercial property in Holborn.

  • Advising a number of GP surgeries in relation to commercial property disputes.

  • Advising a number of commercial tenants on termination of commercial leases, including premises in Regent Street.

Robert is a member of the Property Litigation Association and regularly publishes articles and hosts seminars on property litigation.

 

Contact details
Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 8000
DDI: +44 (0)20 7842 8066
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Qualified as a Solicitor in 2005

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Renters (Reform) Bill
Renters (Reform) Bill

The government has now published the first draft of the Renters (Reform) Bill 2023. The Bill outlines several proposals which are hoped to establish a fairer private rented sector for both landlords and tenants across the UK.

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New Laws and Code of Practice on Commercial Rent Arrears and Covid-19
New Laws and Code of Practice on Commercial Rent Arrears and Covid-19

On 9 November 2021, the Government announced new legislation and a Code of Practice to resolve commercial rent arrears that accrued during the pandemic. The new legislation is intended to take effect once the current moratorium, which protects commercial tenants from eviction, ends on 25 March 2022.

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Commercial Rent Arrears
Commercial Rent Arrears

Current estimates indicate that the total commercial rent arrears between the March and December quarters in 2020 reached £4.2bn. With the current moratorium on forfeiture due to end on 30 June 2021, commercial landlords are having to look at their options very seriously.

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Life After Lockdown: Covid-19 and Commercial Property
Life After Lockdown: Covid-19 and Commercial Property

With all non-essential shops opening on Monday 15 June and the June quarter’s rent (which usually falls due on 24 June) imminent, commercial landlords and tenants are being encouraged to discuss the position and work out commercial solutions, which are likely to involve varying the terms of their current arrangements.

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Residential Possession Proceedings: Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy during the Term
Residential Possession Proceedings: Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy during the Term

It is possible to terminate an assured shorthold tenancy during the term by service of a notice under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 (“HA 1988”). This can include a number of potential grounds for possession which are split into “mandatory grounds” or “discretionary grounds”.

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Residential Possession Proceedings: Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy after the Term
Residential Possession Proceedings: Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy after the Term

It is possible to terminate an assured shorthold tenancy after the term (or under a break clause in the lease) by serving a notice under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. However, it is important to ensure that the additional requirements, prior to service of the notice, have been complied with fully otherwise the notice will be invalid.

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COVID-19 and Residential Tenancies
COVID-19 and Residential Tenancies

The Coronavirus Act 2020 (CVA 2020) has changed the landscape for thousands of residential landlords and tenants, following a decision by the Government, which has effectively suspended residential possession proceedings for three months.

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COVID-19 and Commercial Leases
COVID-19 and Commercial Leases

In certain circumstances, a commercial lease might also allow one or other party to suspend their obligations (including rent payment) in certain specific events, that are outside either party’s control, which are referred to as “force majeure” events.

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Laytons Run the River

A team of 10 runners from Laytons LLP took on the challenge of Run the River, a major charity event that criss-crosses the Thames. 

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