Contact Alison:
alison.mclachlan@middletonlawltd.co.uk
0345 034 2478
Direct: 01743 652154
Expertise
Formerly head of commercial and property dispute resolution departments in two prior firms, for 8 and 6 years respectively, Ali is a seasoned dispute resolution practitioner.
Ali’s practice encompasses all aspects of commercial and property litigation. With a particular interest in real estate/ land and contracts litigation, Ali is known for her very practical approach to cases and to proposing and brokering pragmatic solutions. Where solutions cannot be brokered, she is experienced in pursuing Business and Property work and companies work through the County Court , High Court, First-Tier Property Chamber, Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
Undertaking work for both corporate and private clients, Ali delivers timely and commercial advice from the point of instruction and is regarded for her straight talking and approachable manner. She regularly receives repeat instructions and is frequently recommended by existing or former clients and third parties.
Previous cases cover a broad range of disputes relating to:
- Constructive and Resulting trusts and Trusts of Land legislation
- Restrictive covenants
- Easements/Rights of Way
- Alteration / Rectification of the property register
- Adverse possession
- Promissory /proprietary estoppel
- Commercial and residential boundaries
- Misrepresentation
- Professional negligence
- Construction
- Fraud
- Property disrepair
- Defective premises
- Party walls
- Rights of light
- Landlord and tenant covenants including, particularly, forfeiture and dilapidations
- General contract and Joint ventures
- Planning work including planning prosecutions
