We handle claims of all sizes and types; from smaller disputes where cost-efficiency is a priority, to large-scale multimillion pound complex disputes and coverage issues.

Our dedicated team acts for the insurers of international, national and high street property companies, surveying firms and architects on matters relating to the full range of services they provide.

We have a wealth of experience in defending valuation claims brought in contract, negligence and deceit and advising on issues relating to lending practices, including securitisation and syndication. Our experience is coupled with extensive knowledge of and links to a range of highly skilled valuation experts.

We have defended claims arising out of structural surveys of all types of land, rent review cases, landlord and tenant matters involving surveyors, design and supervision, property management, project and consultancy work and planning and quantity surveying.

Our lawyers have strong relationships with the local regulating bodies and can assist insurers and their insureds to make certain they have appropriate and adequate coverage.

We also represent surveyors before their professional body as well as in relation to any prosecutions.

Our Surveyors & Valuers Work

  • All
  • Asia Pacific
  • UK & Europe
  • Advising commercial surveyors

    Advising commercial surveyors with allegation of conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentation relating to the purchase of a commercial property / business

    United Kingdom

    Advising on alleged overvaluations

    Advising a surveyors firm on an a claim relating to over-valuation of a development site

    United Kingdom

    Advising on alleged property overvaluations

    Advising a leading property services firm in relation to alleged  overvaluation of commercial properties

    United Kingdom

    Advising on alleged undervaluation

    Advising an integrated property service provider in relating to land, commercial and residential undervaluation

    United Kingdom

    Defending allegations of negligence

    Defending an Estate Agent against allegations of negligence  relating to valuations

    United Kingdom

    Large claim regarding commercial properties

    Advice relating to a claim in respect of a portfolio of commercial properties which is put at over £160 million

    United Kingdom

    Mis-valuation claim

    Advice relating to a mis-valuation claim against a global surveyors' firm relating to four large developments in India totalling 83.3 million square feet

    India

    Successfully resolving claim relating to the valuation of 90 properties

    Successfully resolving a claim against a large UK based surveyors' firm in relation to the valuation of 90 properties, with individual claims ranging from £25,000 to £1 million

    United Kingdom

    The largest alleged over-valuation claim in the London market

    Acting for a multi-national firm of surveyors in what is likely to be the largest alleged over-valuation claim in the London market, involving over ten different lenders

    United Kingdom
  • Mis-valuation claim

    Advice relating to a mis-valuation claim against a global surveyors' firm relating to four large developments in India totalling 83.3 million square feet

    India
  • Advising commercial surveyors

    Advising commercial surveyors with allegation of conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentation relating to the purchase of a commercial property / business

    United Kingdom

    Advising on alleged overvaluations

    Advising a surveyors firm on an a claim relating to over-valuation of a development site

    United Kingdom

    Advising on alleged property overvaluations

    Advising a leading property services firm in relation to alleged  overvaluation of commercial properties

    United Kingdom

    Advising on alleged undervaluation

    Advising an integrated property service provider in relating to land, commercial and residential undervaluation

    United Kingdom

    Defending allegations of negligence

    Defending an Estate Agent against allegations of negligence  relating to valuations

    United Kingdom

    Large claim regarding commercial properties

    Advice relating to a claim in respect of a portfolio of commercial properties which is put at over £160 million

    United Kingdom

    Successfully resolving claim relating to the valuation of 90 properties

    Successfully resolving a claim against a large UK based surveyors' firm in relation to the valuation of 90 properties, with individual claims ranging from £25,000 to £1 million

    United Kingdom

    The largest alleged over-valuation claim in the London market

    Acting for a multi-national firm of surveyors in what is likely to be the largest alleged over-valuation claim in the London market, involving over ten different lenders

    United Kingdom

Our Surveyors & Valuers team

Andrew Blair
Andrew Blair

Consultant

Louisa Robbins
Louisa Robbins

Partner

Tom White
Tom White

Partner

David Méheut
David Méheut

Partner

Dr. Henning Schaloske
Dr. Henning Schaloske

Partner

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