Dual qualified litigator with particular expertise in property disputes
Jeremy has wide ranging experience of many aspects of litigation, but has a particular interest in disputes arising out of property given that he was a qualified chartered surveyor in both government and private practice for several years before retraining as a solicitor.
He is regularly involved in actions for repossession, rent review disputes, breaches of covenant, dilapidation claims, actions for rent and service charge recovery, advice in respect of lease renewals, requests to sub-let or assign, for changes of user, and consent to alterations. He also advises on nuisance issues, disputes arising over easements, freehold covenants, construction and engineering disputes and other general contentious property matters.
Jeremy’s broader experience extends to contested trust and probate actions, and he has recently advised as to challenges to the capacity of the testator, alleged fraudulent signatures on wills and undue influence having been exerted on the testator.
He has also acted for several clients with professional negligence claims against solicitors and accountants amongst others.
He is the point of contact for and heads our public sector specialist team.
Jeremy is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Property Litigation Association.
Areas of expertise
- Complex landlord and tenant disputes
- Real estate disputes
- Contested trust and probate
- Other commercial disputes
In the real world … Jeremy plays tennis and enjoys riding his bike as often as looking after his young children allows!
Year of qualification: 2001
What the legal directories say …
… an "approachable and easy-to-deal-with" practitioner who offers practical advice.
Chambers & Partners UK 2012 - Jeremy Ferris, Dispute Resolution