Bio
Andrew is a Real Estate Disputes Partner.
Andrew has experience in working on complex disputes arising from property transactions and substantial property portfolios.
He has particular expertise in resolving issues related to overage provisions, covenants, easements, and landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, dilapidations claims, and rent review disputes.
He is a specialist in claims related to combustible cladding and building regulation non-compliance, often handling high-value multi-party disputes involving developers, contractors, landlords, and fire safety professionals.
Andrew is an accredited mediator and member of the Property Litigation Association.
He is also Professor of Land Law at Brunel University, where he teaches third-year law students.
Examples of Andrew’s work include:
- Advising on the management of a shopping centre in Durham, including opposing 1954 Act statutory renewals.
- Acting on an overage dispute arising from the purchase of land.
- Advising on a time-related costs professional dispute arising from sale of land which included an agreement to redevelop the land to be sold as a hotel.
- Acting on an easement dispute affecting five parcels of non-contiguous agricultural fields in Hemel Hempstead.