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Vanquish Properties (UK) Limited Partnership –v- Brook Street (UK) Limited: beware the break clause

July 25, 2016 By Benchmark

In this case, the Claimant was a Limited Partnership made up of five partners. The Claimant claimed that they had been granted an overriding lease of office premises held by the Defendant company. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landlord & Tenant

Marks & Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities – arguing over refunds

June 23, 2016 By Benchmark

This case looks likely to become the leading authority on implied terms, break clauses and the apportionment of rent paid in advance. Shoppers often seek refunds from Marks & Spencer. In this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landlord & Tenant

Burgess v Lejonvarn – when friends fall out

June 23, 2016 By Benchmark

This case is a cautionary tale of the duties owed when someone acts for a friend in a professional capacity. Mr and Mrs Burgess and Mrs Lejonvarn were friends in North London. Mrs Lejonvarn had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Stevens v Ismail – modifying restrictive covenants

June 23, 2016 By Benchmark

This case concerned the jurisdiction of the Upper Tribunal to modify restrictive covenants in leases under section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925. Under this section, the Tribunal can modify … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Property Disputes

Greenridge Luton One Ltd –v- Kempton Investments Ltd – a costly answer

June 23, 2016 By Benchmark

This case concerned answers to pre-contract enquiries during the conveyancing process. The claimant contracted to buy an office block from the defendant for £16.25 million. In the Commercial Property … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landlord & Tenant, Property Disputes

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Property Solicitors Central London

Benchmark Solicitors LLP is a Central London based law firm specialising exclusively in land and property related disputes.  Our team of experienced property dispute lawyers are based in Temple just moments from the Royal Courts of Justice.

Our Expertise

Our solicitors only specialise in civil dispute resolution (commonly referred to as litigation). Our team have particular expertise in claims involving property repossessions and tenant evictions, landlord and tenant disputes, bankruptcy and the family home and investment property (including foreign property investments).  Given our proximity to the Royal Courts of Justice and Central London County Court we are able to offer competitive rates for agency advocacy services.

Recent News

  • Changing email addresses or changing tenancy deposit schemes? The potential effect on possession claims – case note on Ameera Macintyre v Cowdray Trust Limited and Rathbones Trust Company Limited (2025) EWCC 54
  • Japanese Knotweed – Article on Davies -v- Bridgend County Borough Council
  • Brooke Homes (Bicester) Limited –v- Portfolio Property Partners Limited and Others [2021] – All Reasonable Endeavours in Property Contracts
  • London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited – Commercial Rent Arrears

Our Advantages

Highly specialised legal services: property litigation and insolvency/bankruptcy litigation.

Close knit team: clients get combined experience.

Location: Temple, near leading courts.

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We offer a fixed fee no obligation sixty minute meeting for us to provide you with initial advice and direction. Contact us via the contact form, email address or telephone for more information as to how we can help you begin to resolve your dispute today.

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