Eligibility and route
Ask counsel to review the proposed route and identify information needed to assess the claim.
Leasehold matters · England & Wales
Lease extension dispute barrister
If you are considering a lease extension or cannot agree the terms, we provide access to independent barristers for focused advice on the issues in dispute, where direct instruction is suitable.
Focused case assessment
Understand the process and the points in dispute.
Lease extension matters can involve formal notices, statutory requirements, proposed terms and valuation evidence. The rules have changed in stages, so the legal position and available route should be checked against the facts and the law in force when you act.
Terms and valuation
Get advice on disputed terms, valuation material and the points that may need to be resolved.
Notices and deadlines
Have documents and dates reviewed before taking a procedural step or responding to a notice.
Advice, drafting and advocacy
Keep advice tied to your documents.
A barrister may be able to review the lease and correspondence, advise on the legal issues, help prepare written material or represent you in an appropriate dispute. Scope, timing and fee are confirmed before instruction.
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 measures are being implemented in stages. Ask counsel to confirm which provisions apply to your case rather than relying on an old guide.
Discuss a lease extension question.
Include the property location, approximate lease term if known, the point you cannot agree and any important notice or response dates.
General information only; it is not legal advice and does not protect any deadline. Public Access is not suitable for every case; a solicitor may be needed for litigation conduct or ongoing case management.
Further information: GOV.UK leasehold toolkit.
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