Claire is a Property Litigation partner within the Real Estate and Construction team providing advice, representation and support across the full spectrum of property matters including commercial and residential disputes. She acts for both landlords and tenants, landowners and developers as well as HNW individuals and is able to advise in insolvency situations where there are properties involved.
Claire joined us in October 2021 from a national law firm where she headed up to two teams in England and she has a particular expertise in the retail sector. Claire always strives to provide pragmatic and commercial advice and to understand her clients’ needs and objectives.
Recent work
Some recent examples of the assistance Claire has provided include:
- Representing a global technology services provider defending a £1m claim for dilapidations which was successfully compromised at mediation;
- Acting for a family property company in a claim for dilapidations against a former commercial tenant;
- Acting for a restaurateur in a dispute with a former franchisee in relation to improvements made at a property;
- Providing advice to a national house builder about enforceability of mutual covenants in long residential leases;
- Acting for a HNW individual with an intervention in divorce proceedings to obtain a charge to protect an interest held in property;
- Representing a property owner in relation to a long leaseholder’s application for consent to alter;
- Providing advice to a property owner in relation to a tenant’s proposal to enter into a CVA;
- Defending an offshore company in relation to a worldwide freezing order concerning assets within the jurisdiction which included defending a mortgagee’s claim for possession of a £20m property;
- Represented a HNW individual involved with a multi-million pound redevelopment of a property in a party wall dispute.
WHAT CLIENTS HAVE SAID
Claire Lamkin was my initial point of contact, and before engaging KN, she took the time to discuss my options thoroughly, offering clear, transparent, and informative guidance about the process. The consultation was free of charge, with no pressure or pretentious sales tactics. My case was later managed by Peter Paul, who demonstrated great patience and ensured all timelines were met by providing prompt and consistent updates. I always felt confident that my affairs were being handled with care and professionalism. I am deeply grateful for the team’s professionalism, patience, advice, and support throughout what was a tedious case. Although my matter was relatively small compared to some of their high-profile clients, I was never made to feel any less important — I genuinely felt that my best interests were always their priority."
A client
A written review seems so inadequate to express my appreciation for the effort on my behalf. I am truly grateful for helping us to no less than get the peace in our lives back. I cannot speak highly enough of Claire Lamkin. It is clear that Claire always wants the best for her client. She clearly has exceptional knowledge and experience, dealing with situations on an informed and proactive basis, which ensures her clients receive the most effective outcome. Claire, thank you for your most helpful and thoughtful assistance, not least in your patient and thorough responses to my questions. Thank you for everything you have done to help us with the issue, it has been greatly appreciated.
A client
Claire Lamkin is an experienced litigator and a great person to call upon when faced with a property dispute. The service provided is first class. Practical solutions are always suggested where appropriate and this is invaluable when quick and effective solutions are required."
Mr J In-house counsel, charitable organisation
Claire is not only a great property lawyer but she inspires confidence through her very wide experience in the retail sector in particular. She is organised, diligent, tough when she needs to be but always commercial and sensible with her advice to clients."
Chancery Barrister
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of the Property Litigation Association
- Panel member of Lexis Nexis Property Disputes Law Experts
Publications
- How will Labour handle cladding and leasehold issue? - PropertyWire (July 2024)
- Quoted by Inside Housing on How can a Labour government hit the ground running in the first 100 days? (July 2024)
- Defective Cladding: A Legal Perspective - IFSEC Insider (January 2024)
- Impact of the Leaseholder Provisions in the Building Safety Act 2022 - Fire & Risk Management (April 2023, p.51)
- Caution advised on rent disputes - Property Week (March 2022)
