Michelle Footer

I am a Partner and lead the Real Estate Disputes team.

I have experience in dealing with cases in the High Court, County Court and the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and am experienced in dealing with mediation.

My caseload is varied but I regularly deal with the following work:

• Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act lease renewals contested and uncontested – acting for both landlords and tenants;
• Advice on breach of covenant including rent arrears recovery, section 146 notices and forfeiture;
• Recovery of possession of commercial and residential properties including dealing with squatters;
• Advice on easements, covenants and restrictions and disputes arising in connection with the same;
• Dealing with applications for assignment, alterations, sharing occupation and disputes relating to unreasonably withholding consent;
• Termination of business and residential tenancies including surrender;
• Dilapidations claims;
• Trespass and boundary disputes;
• TOLATA claims and ownership advice;
• Adverse possession claims;
• Neighbour disputes;
• Party Wall Act advice
• Property related professional negligence claims;
• Applications to the First-Tier Tribunal (Property) Chamber
• Service charge disputes.

I particularly enjoy working on contested Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 commercial lease renewals and adverse possession claims as these are areas which I studied in depth in my Masters degree.

Outside of work, I enjoy walks in the countryside, the occasional run and travelling to new countries when I get the chance.

Fun Fact

I am a keen photographer and enjoy taking lifestyle photos and portraits of family and friends.