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Property
Extensive experience in property and landlord and tenant work including a variety of building and construction disputes. Has dealt with cases in the Technology and Construction Court, including actions for disrepair and building costs disputes on behalf of tenants, builders and architects.
In addition to experience in dealing with general commercial property disputes, Philip has built up an expertise in constructive and resulting trusts, and probate related claims.
Recent claims include:
- a claim by tenant for damages for disrepair against landlord holding company;
- a claim for fees and interest by an architect in excess of £1/2 million;
- a boundary dispute involving adverse possession, rights of way and prescription;
- a claim on behalf of a cohabitant to a share of a multi-million pound estate;
- a claim by an illegal overstayer to a share of her former partner’s estate;
- a claim by an estate to overturn a will drafted by a beneficiary on the grounds of lack of understanding, knowledge and approval, undue influence and forgery.
Personal Injury
A wide range of claimant work including claims against employers for breaches of statutory duty, tripping and slipping, and RTAs. Experience includes CICB and MIB claims.
Family
Predominantly interested in private children work. Has dealt with a large number of contact disputes. Experience in dealing with international abduction cases. Also experienced in dealing with public law proceedings including care proceedings and adoptions.
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