What they say about themselves:
Charles Russell offers a full range of property services from assisting with landlord and tenant issues, acquisitions and disposals to advising on property finance, construction and planning issues. We work with a range of leaseholder-owned landlord companies as well as companies which manage a mix of leasehold and freehold properties.
We think it is important that clients receive a personal, cost-effective service and we are always available to answer your questions or concerns. We are completely transparent with our fees and costs, and offer fixed fee charges for some service charge arrears recovery work. Other work is based on hourly rates, although we clearly and regularly communicate cost levels to our clients.
"Understanding Relationships" is at the centre of everything we do. Through understanding the needs of clients, we deliver tailored legal solutions and establish and maintain mutually successful working relationships. Central to this approach is our highly praised client management programme. Built around regular service reviews with clients, it ensures our services are adjusted to meet changing needs.
As one of the largest property litigation teams in the UK we have extensive expertise in the commercial, residential and mixed-use sectors. This makes us unusual in the property sector, and means that when problems occur, you can trust us to put them right as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
Clients include:
The Falcons Estate, Battersea
Key Individuals:
David Haines
Role: Partner
Profile: 16 years’ Post Qualified Experience (PQE). David specialises in all forms of commercial and residential property litigation and has particular expertise in commercial dilapidations claims, covenant and easement disputes, compulsory purchase order work, leasehold enfranchisement, and commercial landlord and tenant matters.
Natalie Deuchar
Role: Associate Solicitor
Profile: Nine years’ PQE. Natalie specialises in property litigation work including all aspects of commercial and residential property litigation, 1954 Act lease renewals, rent and service charge arrears claims, dilapidations and contentious leasehold enfranchisement matters.
Tanya Pinto
Role: Paralegal
Profile: Tanya acts for a variety of Landlords, Management Companies and Housing Associations and deals with all types of breach of covenant claims, with particular expertise in residential ground rent and service charge arrears disputes. Tanya deals with numerous residential property management disputes.
Rachel Massey
Role: Associate Solicitor
Profile: One year PQE. Rachel advises on a variety of aspects of commercial and residential property litigation work, including landlord and tenant disputes, service charge arrears disputes, professional negligence claims, 1954 Act lease renewals, possession issues and cases involving property insolvency aspects.
What others say about them:
Director of Aspect Property Management Ltd
“We and our clients (both Resident Freehold Companies and Private Landlords) have been extremely satisfied with the professional advice and assistance offered by both the professional and litigation departments of Charles Russell LLP. The team offer sound legal guidance on all property matters, in particular arrears collection, assignments, lease extensions, and First Tier Tribunal work. We and our clients have been impressed by the contribution from Charles Russell LLP which has assisted in the smooth running of the building and its services.”
Property Manager, D&G Block Management
“I’ve been working successfully with Charles Russell for a number of years and for numerous issues. From land disputes and freehold covenants to debt collection, Charles Russell have been able to help, offering a first class service. Staff are incredibly approachable, going out of their way to make things as straightforward as possible – all in all they have made life much easier!”
