Landlord & Tenant
Five Paper has a substantial team of specialist barristers who practice in all areas of Landlord and Tenant law. From first hearings in the County Court to legally complex cases in the appellate Courts and Tribunals, our barristers span the full range of seniority and can expertly handle cases at all levels.
Our barristers provide advice and representation in both residential and commercial sectors, and for corporate and private individuals alike. We are focussed on understanding our clients’ objectives and offering straightforward pragmatic advice.
Members of the team are ranked by Legal 500 as leading individuals in Property Litigation and three members of the team are fee-paid judges of the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
The typical areas of work we undertake include:
- Claims for Possession / Forfeiture
- Disrepair / Dilapidations
- Unauthorised Alterations
- Unlawful Subletting
- Business Lease Renewals
- Service Charges and Administration Charges
- Leasehold Enfranchisement
- Variation of Leases
- Right to Manage
- HMOs
Five Paper is recommended as a leading set in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 in the field of Social Housing. Editors have singled out the Property Team for the “quality of their advice”, “dedication to the case” and “strong advocacy before the court”.
Specialist Barristers
Five Paper’s Property Team includes specialists at all levels. Several of our senior barristers are leaders in the field and we are well-regarded for the calibre of our juniors. This spread of experience enables us to provide you with a service that is both expert and cost-effective.
To view profiles of Property Team members, including their individual areas of expertise, please click on the profiles below.
For all enquires please contact our Senior Clerk, David Portch, and his team at