Resolving real estate disputes and managing risk with Hay & Kilner

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Hay & Kilner’s leading property litigation team supports businesses across the North East.

Whether you’re a landlord, tenant, developer or investor, legal disputes over property can be disruptive, stressful and expensive.

When they arise, timely and clear-headed legal advice can make all the difference.

Hay & Kilner’s property litigation team is now one of the largest and most experienced in the North East, helping businesses across the region navigate a wide spectrum of real estate disputes, from lease issues and service charges, to development conflicts and enforcement of rights.

“Disputes over property can escalate quickly,” says Amandeep Dhillon, senior associate in Hay & Kilner’s property litigation team.

He adds: “Getting advice early, before issues become entrenched, can save you significant time, cost and stress.

“It’s one of the most important things a business can do.”

With deep expertise in commercial property litigation and an up-to-date awareness of the property market, Hay & Kilner’s team delivers pragmatic, commercially driven advice tailored to each client’s circumstances.

The firm’s approach prioritises early resolution, but where litigation is unavoidable, clients can be confident in a team with extensive experience in courts and tribunals.

Amandeep says: “We work hard to resolve disputes efficiently and outside of court where appropriate.

“But when litigation is the only path forward, our clients know we have the knowledge and courtroom experience to protect their interests effectively.”

A full-service offering

As a full-service firm, Hay & Kilner’s property litigation team also works closely with its commercial, rural and residential property teams to offer a seamless, joined-up service.

At the heart of the firm’s continued success is a genuine sense of teamwork.

Each member of the property litigation team – Julie Adams (senior associate); Kati Savtsenko (paralegal); Beth Donaldson (associate); Guy Barr (senior associate); Rachel Armstrong (solicitor); and Tom Whitfield (partner) – brings their own expertise, insight and energy, contributing to a culture where collaboration and shared purpose drive exceptional results for clients.

This integrated approach ensures disputes are resolved in tandem with ongoing transactions, lease negotiations or post-litigation steps, such as the enforcement of court orders.

The team advises on a wide range of issues, including:

• Lease terms and enforcement.
• Landlord and tenant relationships.
• Lease renewal or termination.
• Service charges and dilapidations.
• Easements and enforcement of covenants.
• Boundary issues, adverse possession and trespass.
• Squatter removal.
• Rights of way, light and air.
• Tenant and landlord insolvency.
• Rent reviews.
• Development and sale contract disputes.
• Nuisance claims.
• Active portfolio management.
• Enforcing security.

Trusted by a diverse client base

Amandeep’s clients include national retailers, investment funds, pension schemes, public sector bodies, charities, developers, housing associations and agricultural landowners.

His work includes advising on property portfolio management, restrictive covenant enforcement, development constraints and risk mitigation strategies.

He says: “One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is seeing the tangible impact of our work — sometimes in buildings or sites I pass every day.

“Property law is complex, but solving real-world problems for clients that I’ve built long-term relationships with is what makes this job so satisfying.”

Expert advice: What to do if you’re facing a property dispute

For businesses or individuals facing a property-related dispute for the first time, Amandeep offers the following practical advice:

• Get advice early: The earlier you act, the more options you have.
• Be open with your advisers: Full disclosure allows your legal team to prepare more effectively.
• Keep clear records: Emails, letters, contracts and timelines are critical – the more organised your evidence, the stronger your position.

Hay & Kilner

Hay & Kilner’s property litigation team remains a trusted partner for clients across the North East and beyond, combining legal excellence with commercial insight and a practical, client-focused approach.

For more information, contact Hay & Kilner’s property litigation team using the website at the top of this article or by calling 0191 232 8345.