Mark Steggles

Mark Steggles

Partner, Property Dispute Resolution

Specialisms & expertise

Real estate disputes to include advising on easements, restrictive covenants, rights of common, boundary disputes and adverse possession claims
Disputes arising out of development contracts to include overage claims and arbitration to determine price
Advising on commercial landlord and tenant disputes and related insolvency matters
Contested lease renewals under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
Professional negligence claims arising from property related matters
Enfranchisement and statutory lease extensions
Property contract disputes to include claims for misrepresentation and non-completion.

Client stories & examples of work

Advising a charitable trust on the enforcement of restrictive covenants on a large residential development
Acting for a corporate client in connection with the recovery of overage payments due under a sale contract
Advising an Association to which over 1500 private members Clubs are affiliated in respect of its property related business needs
Acting for a tenant in connection with an application to court for a declaration that a landlord is unreasonably withholding consent

Types of client

Commercial landlords and tenants
Developers and private landowners
Lenders
Charitable organisations
Unincorporated Associations, Private Members Clubs, Industrial and Provident Societies
Individuals

Achievements & other appointments

Mark is acknowledged in leading independent guide to UK law firms, Chambers UK, as a leader in his field. In the 2014 edition, his clients say he “"will get on with the work without us having to chase him, and he has a good balance of commercial intelligence and legal knowledge." In the 2013 edition he is described as being “incredibly approachable, personable and knowledgeable”. He is a member of the Property Litigation Association.

Profile

Mark joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in 2003. He became a Partner in 2014.

Mark Steggles, Guy Evans and Kate Turnham are very responsive and willing to explain situations in as much detail as the client needs.

The Legal 500 2020

Timely advice in accordance with our request, which required only minor adjustment for publication to shareholders, bearing in mind some sensitivities.

Client

Sources praise Mark Steggles for his "sensible approach to things." His practice includes property insolvency proceedings and a wide variety of landlord and tenant disputes.

Chambers UK 2018

My case file was handled efficiently and with a positive result. I received feedback at sensible times throughout the case. I was able to give input at all times