Leanne Bowler

I specialise in all aspects of property litigation, and my day to day work includes advising on matters such as service charge issues, enforcement of covenants, insolvency-related issues and leasehold enfranchisement. I have recently worked on disputes under the new telecoms code, and also have considerable experience of assisting with commercial landlord and tenant disputes, such as those involving the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 (acting both for tenants and landlords). I appreciate that contentious situations can be stressful and time-consuming for everyone involved. Where possible I aim to resolve disputes without the need for court proceedings.

• Advising shopping centre landlord regarding 1954 Act issues, service charge disputes and arrears recovery, keeping in mind the fact that decisions on an individual property could often have implications for its wider portfolio.
• Advising tenant occupier in relation to, and the eventual out of court settlement of, a high value terminal dilapidations claim (circa £1m).
• Helping the owner of various residential mansion blocks with management issues (including fire safety), and enfranchisement claims.
• Assisting a client with issues arising in relation to termination of rights over its development site, to pave the way for an exciting new project.