Emma Slade
Partner
Emma is a civil litigation solicitor, primarily specialising in professional negligence claims. She also represents residential and commercial landlords.
We offer pragmatic, cost effective legal advice to landlords to find the best solution for you.
We will advise you on your legal options and develop a strategy to achieve your goals.
In appropriate cases, we can offer limited or ad-hoc assistance where it may not be cost effective for us to act for you throughout on the conventional basis. Limited legal help of this sort can prove invaluable in resolving a dispute economically.
We are aware of the need for legal representation to be cost effective, with the fees being proportionate to the outcome. We understand the benefits of negotiation, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
It is often the case that by taking a proactive approach, a dispute can be settled at an early stage, without the expense and worry of court proceedings. However, if litigation can’t be avoided, then we will fight your corner all the way to a contested hearing.
We will give clear advice on costs at the outset and as the case progresses, with costs estimates being provided throughout.
Our property dispute team comprises several senior solicitors with a great breadth of property litigation knowledge and experience. We will be in a position to give you the appropriate advice and guidance and ensure that you have the best chance of achieving your desired outcome.
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces wide-ranging reforms to the law governing residential tenancies in England and Wales. Using the services of solicitors who are up to date with these legislative changes is therefore essential.
We offer a range of fixed fee services for residential landlords seeking possession of their property, recovery of unpaid rent, and setting up a tenancy. Follow this link for our menu of fixed fee services offered.
Commercial Lease termination and disputed renewals, forfeiture action and forfeiture proceedings, commercial rent arrears recovery, dilapidation and service charge disputes. We also deal with Injunctions and breach of lease/derogation of grant and damages claims, county and High Court claims, break clause and lease assignment/underletting/alterations disputes, squatter/traveller eviction claims.
Services include: Section 8 & Section 21 Notices, possession proceedings, leasehold repair disputes, service charge disputesand restrictive covenant disputes.
Preparation of tenancy agreements for landlords.
Please contact our team if you have any questions about this area of law.
Emma is a civil litigation solicitor, primarily specialising in professional negligence claims. She also represents residential and commercial landlords.
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