Paul Pinder

Job title: Senior Associate

Regions: North

Telephone: 01484821558

Paul qualified as a solicitor in 2005 after a previous career as a chemistry teacher and is fluent in Spanish and French. Paul obtained distinctions from the University of Law in both his GDL and LPC. As a highly regarded real estate dispute resolution solicitor, Paul has an impressive 19-years of expertise as a specialist navigating the intricate world of property law. His passion lies in commercial and residential property matters, with a particular focus on the unique application of competing occupier rights in mixed-use leasehold developments. Areas Paul specialises in: All aspects of business lease renewal claims and security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 including the service of s25 notices (both those opposing the grant of a new lease and those seeking to offer a new lease), s26 requests, s27 notices to quit; Advice on the validity and service of all types of property notices such as the exercise of options, break clauses, notices to complete together with supporting advice on the conditions required for their validity; Claims and advice relating to enfranchisement, lease extensions, Right to Manage claims, consultations on major works contracts involving residential service charges; Sector specific knowledge relating to the licensed trade, pub leases, NHS leases including GP leases, airport leases, and shopping centre lettings; All aspects of property insolvency work; He acts as counsel to our clients working with our real estate and conveyancing teams, is able to negotiate precise drafting and advisory on property notices and negotiating contracts for property sales and purchases. His expertise also covers forfeiture/relief claims, party wall agreements, and the complexities of commercial rent arrears recovery (CRAR).